Modular Buildings in the Educational Sector - Revision history

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	* Custom build home.		* Custom build home.
	* Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).		* Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).
		+	* HORSA hut.
	* Modular buildings.		* Modular buildings.
	* Modular classrooms: The Friars Primary School extension.		* Modular classrooms: The Friars Primary School extension.

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	It’s also very important to consider the maintenance and foundations of the modular building. They aren’t designed in the same way as an ordinary classroom, so it is important to make sure that they are able to withstand the elements all year round, as well as ensuring that they stay as structurally stable as possible.		It’s also very important to consider the maintenance and foundations of the modular building. They aren’t designed in the same way as an ordinary classroom, so it is important to make sure that they are able to withstand the elements all year round, as well as ensuring that they stay as structurally stable as possible.

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	* Modular buildings.		* Modular buildings.
	* Modular classrooms: The Friars Primary School extension.		* Modular classrooms: The Friars Primary School extension.
		+	* Modular construction market report 2020-2026.
	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
	* Open source architectural plans for modular buildings.		* Open source architectural plans for modular buildings.
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	* Modular buildings.		* Modular buildings.
		+	* Modular classrooms: The Friars Primary School extension.
	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
	* Open source architectural plans for modular buildings.		* Open source architectural plans for modular buildings.
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−	One of the most popular uses of modular buildings is within the educational sector; specifically, as classrooms in schools around the world. Modular buildings are incredibly versatile, meaning that they can be used for several applications, but it is fair to say that the educational sector reigns supreme when it comes to these types of buildings.	+	= Introduction =

		+	Modular buildings are incredibly versatile, meaning that they can be used for several applications, but one of the most popular uses of modular buildings is within the educational sector, specifically as classrooms in schools.

		+	When using a modular building as a classroom, there are a few things that need to be taken into account:

−	~~When using a modular building as a classroom, there are a few things you need to take into account.~~	+	= What will it look like? =

		+	When people think of modular buildings, they assume that they are relatively dull structures that aren’t very sturdy and can look like a very unappealing educational environment.

		+	Some of the things that may need to be considered if planning on either installing or having a modular building installed on premises include:

−	~~== What Will It Look Like? ==~~	+	* Making the modular building inviting for everyone.
−		+	* Ensuring that it is full of natural light as opposed to artificial lighting.
−		+	* Making sure that the building is constructed of the highest quality materials.
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−	The first one is figuring out what the building will look like. When people think of modular buildings, they assume that they are relatively dull structures that aren’t very sturdy and can look like a very unappealing educational environment.	+
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−	~~Some of the things that you may want to consider if you are planning on either installing or having a modular building installed on your premises include:~~	+
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−	* Making the modular building inviting for everyone	+
−	* ~~Ensure~~ that it is full of natural light as opposed to artificial lighting	+
−	* ~~Make~~ sure that the building is constructed of the highest quality materials	+
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−	~~== When Would Be a Good Time to Use It? ==~~	+
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		+	= When would be a good time to use it? =

	One of the reasons why modular buildings are popular is because they are incredibly quick to install compared to a building that is made of bricks and mortar. Modular buildings can be built offsite, meaning that they won’t cause any disruption during busy times at the school or university.		One of the reasons why modular buildings are popular is because they are incredibly quick to install compared to a building that is made of bricks and mortar. Modular buildings can be built offsite, meaning that they won’t cause any disruption during busy times at the school or university.
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	Because of this, the best time to install a modular building on an educational premise is when it is least busy; an example would be during the holiday periods.		Because of this, the best time to install a modular building on an educational premise is when it is least busy; an example would be during the holiday periods.

		+	Another important thing to remember is to make sure that the correct planning permission has been put in place. If installing a modular building, it must be checked that the necessary paperwork has been sorted prior to installation.

−		+	= Other important things to consider =
−	Another important thing to remember is to make sure that the correct planning permission has been put in place. If you are installing a modular building, double check that the necessary paperwork has been sorted prior to installation.	+
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−	== Other ~~Important Things~~ to ~~Consider =~~=	+
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	The main issue that people tend to have about modular buildings is that they can be unattractive and an unproductive place to learn. However, another great benefit of modular buildings is that they are very customisable.		The main issue that people tend to have about modular buildings is that they can be unattractive and an unproductive place to learn. However, another great benefit of modular buildings is that they are very customisable.

		+	For example, if different types of windows are wanted to be situated within the modular building, then the manufacturer can easily change the position of the windows or change the type of window entirely.

		+	It’s also very important to consider the maintenance and foundations of the modular building. They aren’t designed in the same way as an ordinary classroom, so it is important to make sure that they are able to withstand the elements all year round, as well as ensuring that they stay as structurally stable as possible.

−	For example, if you wanted different types of windows to be situated within the modular building, then the manufacturer can easily change the position of the windows or change the type of window entirely.	+	= Find out more =

		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Custom build home.
		+	* Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).
		+	* Modular buildings.
		+	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
		+	* Open source architectural plans for modular buildings.
		+	* Prefabrication.
		+	* Structure relocation.
		+	* Temporary building.

−	It’s also very important to consider the maintenance and foundations of the modular building. They aren’t designed in the same way as an ordinary classroom, so it is important to make sure that they are able to withstand the elements all year round, as well as ensuring that they stay as structurally stable as possible.	+	[[Category:Education]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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One of the most popular uses of modular buildings is within the educational sector; specifically, as classrooms in schools around the world. Modular buildings are incredibly versatile, meaning that they can be used for several applications, but it is fair to say that the educational sector reigns supreme when it comes to these types of buildings.

When using a modular building as a classroom, there are a few things you need to take into account.

== What Will It Look Like? ==

The first one is figuring out what the building will look like. When people think of modular buildings, they assume that they are relatively dull structures that aren’t very sturdy and can look like a very unappealing educational environment.

Some of the things that you may want to consider if you are planning on either installing or having a modular building installed on your premises include:

* Making the modular building inviting for everyone
* Ensure that it is full of natural light as opposed to artificial lighting
* Make sure that the building is constructed of the highest quality materials

== When Would Be a Good Time to Use It? ==

One of the reasons why modular buildings are popular is because they are incredibly quick to install compared to a building that is made of bricks and mortar. Modular buildings can be built offsite, meaning that they won’t cause any disruption during busy times at the school or university.

Because of this, the best time to install a modular building on an educational premise is when it is least busy; an example would be during the holiday periods.

Another important thing to remember is to make sure that the correct planning permission has been put in place. If you are installing a modular building, double check that the necessary paperwork has been sorted prior to installation.

== Other Important Things to Consider ==

The main issue that people tend to have about modular buildings is that they can be unattractive and an unproductive place to learn. However, another great benefit of modular buildings is that they are very customisable.

For example, if you wanted different types of windows to be situated within the modular building, then the manufacturer can easily change the position of the windows or change the type of window entirely.

It’s also very important to consider the maintenance and foundations of the modular building. They aren’t designed in the same way as an ordinary classroom, so it is important to make sure that they are able to withstand the elements all year round, as well as ensuring that they stay as structurally stable as possible.