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Running Head: UNCONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Unconventional construction methods
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Contents
Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Volumetric Modular Construction .................................................................................................. 6
Characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 7
Advantages of volumetric modular construction method ............................................................... 9
Comparison with an alternative construction method .................................................................. 10
Characteristics in comparison ....................................................................................................... 13
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 15
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Abstract
In recent years, there has been a remarkable change in the building and construction
sector. As things start to change across the globe, architects and engineers are forced to think of
new ways in which designs can be made (Tazikova, 2014). In conjunction, one of the most
common challenges in this field of urban revitalization is to integrate excellent innovation
concepts and innovative technologies. Focus then springs to the development of new innovative
methods of constructions that focus on reducing the time, duration and increasing the quality of
construction sites. In this paper, the focus will be drawn to the modular volumetric system of offsite construction, while touching on other related aspects. The article will also stipulate the
characteristics of this method and perform an analysis of the schematics revolving this system.
After which, the paper will compare general concrete construction as a traditional method of
construction. This will be done by stating its characteristics and schematics involved during the
process of development.
The intention here is not to conclude that off-site construction should be endorsed every
time. The question then becomes, when should this method of construction be used? While there
may be so many different answers, the critical element here is that off-site has performed well in
other building types, with specific building teams and in certain locations. Even still, these
guidelines of construction are not meant to be definitive but suggestive of consideration that is
taken when deciding to uptake this method of construction. This method is ideal for projects that
are timely and restricted to short time completion mechanisms. Schools or dormitories can be an
excellent example of such a situation. Also, repetitive projects that have an identical mode of
construction, such as office suites are viable for this method.
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Introduction
This means that practices should incorporate sophisticated concepts such as skeleton/fill,
open building, two-stage supply system, the urban skeleton as well as modular planning. As
such, to develop an innovative and unconventional structure, it would be essential to advance the
commonly known traditional methods of construction (Melia, Ruggieri, Sabbanimi. & Dotelli,
2014). These methods are designed to make the lifetime of buildings longer and easy to maintain
and repair. This then culminates the thesis of affordability, sustainability and an increase in
responsiveness concerning changing business demand.
With that respect, a shift is seen from on-site to off-site construction techniques. On-site
construction involves a process where architects and engineers construct buildings in the exact
location where they are required to exist. Off-site, on the other hand, consists of the process of
planning, designing, fabricating, transportation and assembling of building elements for rapid
site assembly. This means that materials can be constructed or manufactured in factories then
craned to the sites for construction. Why then is this shift eminent? The development and
advancement of technology pose a challenge that integration is necessary to attain quality results
at a faster rate in a cheaper cost.
Off-site buildings, in this case, includes a range of materials, advanced scales and systems, use of
digital software and technology, different methods of fabrication and manufacture as well as
prospective innovation in the social integration. As such, this means that at the moment, various
mechanisms and changes are being put in place to make this process possible by a great length.
Tentatively, the outputs generated from this process are composed of componentized, panelized
and modularized elements that are deployed in service of structural, service and internal partition
system (Kozlovska, Strukova & Kaleja, 2015). This means that the only way of optimizing
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construction is through the integration of innovative methods of development as posed by
different advancements. This can be done through research, design, testing and prototyping.
All this change is a result of the different changes that are seen within the constructs of
design and construction. Ideally, the pressure in today’s housing market, such as high customer
demand with a shortfall in supply is a significant reason why off-site is highly valued. Also, the
desire to achieve speed, high quality and energy performance in terms of productivity is vital.
Besides, the pressure that is involved with the elimination of wastes from traditional construction
have forced this shift to become a reality.
The modular industry consists of two distinct industry segments, such as relocatable
modular and permanent modular. Relocatable modular are structures which tend to meet the
requirement of a limited or temporary space which has been leased for a short-term or purchased
outright (Pacheco-Torga & Jalali, 2012). The choice of the material is dependent on the site
forces, the project cost or the decisions of the stakeholders, architects or engineers. This is
assertive of their importance about commercial demand. Further, projects may have a hybrid of
materials solutions such as the traditional ones that counter the existing innovative strategy of
construction. As such, the focus is shifted to using an inside out approach to the building where
frames are constructed as planes, fitted as boxes and then fitted from the inside out.
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