The document discusses modern methods of construction (MMC) and volumetric modular construction. It provides information on the drivers of MMC, including cost savings and sustainability. It outlines various MMC techniques used by HKR Architects, such as precast concrete, cladding panels, and volumetric modules. Challenges of designing residential volumetric modules are presented, along with case studies and details of two projects in Dublin that utilized modular construction. Key considerations for the design of volumetric modules are noted.

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Designing for MMC
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Who or what is driving MMC?
› Costs are the key driver
› Quality is a direct beneficiary
› A more sustainable form of construction emerges
› Exploration of alternative construction methods are often contractor driven
› Where design teams specify particular Modern Methods of Construction it
may restrict the ability of some contractors to return tenders
› Therefore MMC need to be flexible and be able to adapt to various designs
rather than driving a particular design solution
› Designers need to embrace the challenges of MMC
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Modern Methods of construction regularly used by HKR
› Twin wall construction
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Modern Methods of construction regularly used by HKR
› Precast concrete walls and floors
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Modern Methods of construction regularly used by HKR
› Precast Cladding Panels
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Modern Methods of construction regularly used by HKR
› Bathroom pods
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Modern Methods of construction regularly used by HKR
› Balconies
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Modern Methods of construction regularly used by HKR
› Volumetric Modules
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Challenges for Design of Residential Volumetric Modules
› Typically used on low density developments
› Generally the layout of accommodation is non urban in form
› Single use developments are generally only constructed
› Developments to date have been small scale
› There has been limited production capacity in the past for Volumetric
Modules
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Rockbrook, Dublin
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Siteplan
Allegro site plan
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Typical Courtyard
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Diagonal Street
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Main Boulevard
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Typical core
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Typical 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments
One Bed
57m2
(45m2 min)
Two Bed
4m max
81m2
(73m2 min)
10 max
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Block Section
Residential
Transfer
Retail
Carpark
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Module Section
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Detail Section
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Aerial photo of site under construction
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Concrete Cores
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Module arriving by truck
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Module being lowered into position
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Final positioning of Module
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Final service connections on top of modules
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Module roof placed into position
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Modules before installation of cladding
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Cladding and balcony installation
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Completion of balcony installation
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Completed facade
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Completed Courtyard
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Bathroom
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Bedroom and Ensuite
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Living room
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Dining/Kitchen
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Glencairn, Dublin
Aldi site plan
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Rockbrook Phase 2, Dublin
Glencairn site plan
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Glencairn image
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Design of Volumetric Modules
› All design must be completed at front end, pre fabrication
› Number of module types and variation has negligible impact on costing
› Flexibility of Module required to achieve diversity in façade design
› System must have BBA or IBA certification
› In Ireland system must have DOE approval, this includes full testing of the
external envelope from internal to external surfaces for each variation of
material type.
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