Modular design is gaining momentum in the built environment as an approach to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The housing crisis and climate crisis are two significant factors that are accelerating off-site manufacturing of modular components. Before you jump on the bandwagon, it’s important to understand the pros and cons – as well […]

[…] innovation for more efficient ways for heating and cooling, such as connecting buildings through sustainable heat networks.   John Baird, Managing Director – Modern Methods of Construction Modular design is gaining momentum in the built environment as an approach to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The housing crisis and climate crisis are two significant […]

Modular and sustainable RDF correctional facilities

[…] research and novel techniques for fabrication and composite assemblies. As an advocate for forest stewardship, environmental responsibility and reducing carbon footprints, Andrew has ventured into off-site fabrication modular alternatives and site fabrication strategies in the design process to increase quality and reduce cost, time to fabricate and the environmental impact of construction. Andrew takes […]

[…] which is appealing to developers. Douglas Lang, Vice President This topic is near to my heart as NORR’s industrial research and development team is currently studying a modular prototype for urban fulfillment nodes based on brownfield and infill sites that decrease the length of the supply chain, and places fulfillment solutions closer to the […]

[…] product cycle from seed growth and development to processing, testing, storage and distribution on one site. In collaboration with Sakata, NORR is designing multiple ground up and modular structures comprising a two-story, 18,000 square-foot office, an 8,800 square-foot lab, a 31,800 square-foot warehouse with conditioned space and integrated greenhouse and headhouse. All new and […]

[…] trapping it in the building structure. Through careful planning, the existing school was able to remain operational throughout the construction period, minimizing disruption to the students. Temporary modular accommodation was provided on the existing playing fields to limit the use of existing classrooms. NORR delivered a sustainable project by collaborating with teachers, students and […]

[…] with Provencher Roy and supported by the project engineers, NORR developed a very innovative and sustainable solution for recladding the office complex. The design utilizes a prefabricated modular system incorporating cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels as the key structural element to support the high-performance building envelope composed of unitized curtainwall and aluminum cladding. The use […]

[…] the patient to ensure that it didn’t matter where you stood in the trauma bay, these critical indicators could be seen. We bundled equipment into highly functional modular carts that could be easily moved in and out of the clinical space. Finally, while the original design called for three trauma beds, we established that […]