Modular Buildings

This nursery in Cumbria was a challenging build; the site is in a conservation area and on top of the World Heritage Site of a Hadrian's Wall Roman Fort, so it was essential not only that the completed build had a traditional aesthetic, but also that the building did not in any way damage the archaeological heritage of the site.

The solution was to use a modular building method, using a steel frame in place of traditional foundations and SIPs Industries panels to provide a lightweight and strong shell for the building.  The project was carried out in conjunction with Reiver Lodges and EcoEstates.

Modular Buildings

SIPs Industries provided the panels for this modular toilet block for the Forestry Commission Scotland.  The toilets needed to be highly insulated so that they could be open year round without freezing in Winter, and to touch the earth lightly.  By using a modular method of construction the clients were able to ensure that there was minimal wear and tear on the site.

Modular Buildings

SIPs Industries provided the SIPs kit for this garage for Ecospace.  The result is a highly insulated building which can be used as a garage or as extra recreation space.

Modular Buildings

This building was constructed in modules, each of which was assembled in a factory setting before being transported to site.  Each module was then craned into place to create a two storey building. 

Modular Buildings

We've been sent in this image of a completed garden office for Cube Architects near Edinburgh.

Modular Buildings

SIPs Industries frequently supply the panels for modular buildings, such as this toilet block in a forest car park.  The plumbing and foundations were prepared in advance of the building arriving on site 

The panels were manufactured in the SIPs Industries factory according to the architects drawings.  The panels were then transported to the clients factory where they were assembled into the toilet block which was transported to site in a single unit. 

The sink, toilet and pipes for the plumbing had also been installed in the factory, and just needed to be connected once the building was in place.  This cut down on not only the volume of traffic to the site, but also the time spent on site compared to using more traditional build methods.

Modular Buildings

The new Johnsons Cleaners Pods are constructed using SIPS Industries panels.  The modular design means that they are easily transportable, allowing them to be taken wherever they are needed.

HIA Greensmart Awards 2011

We are delighted that SIPs Industries Australia has been chosen as the winners of the HIA WA Greensmart Partnership Award 2011 for the project featured in this post.

The winning entry was the Landcorp Sales Office, designed by Coda Architects in Perth, WA.  SIPs Industries constructed the building in their factory, then transported in it modules to the site.  The design called for a reduced carbon footprint, along with high levels of efficiency to keep running costs down to the minimum.

The Greensmart judges were impressed that a working prototype has been used to enhance and re-engineer the improved end product. They thought that the project ticked all the boxes for a collaborative approach to innovative design outcomes.

Modular Buildings

SIPs Industries Australia have been in the news again, this time for a sales office which was constructed in the factory then transported to the site in modules.  The project has been entered into the HIA Greensmart Awards 2011, so fingers crossed!

A copy of the article, which first appeared in the Weekend West Australian Homes Liftout on 6th May 2011 is under the cut.  You can see more images of the office in this post.

Completed Projects

This sales office in Australia was manufactured and built in the factory, dissembled and transported to site and then reassembled.  Modular buildings often require special transport in order to be taken to site, but this was not the case here.