Modern Elegance In Commercial Modular Building Design

The topic of this blog is DON'T SETTLE!

I just published a great article on linkedin  follow that link to read more!

We want everyone out there to know you do not have to settle for the OLD modular design standard of wood siding, vinyl gyspum wall board, and VCT tile flooring.

There are so many great custom finishes out there today, for a very feasible fee and this  is what Modular Solutions, Ltd preconstruction team specializes in.

Look at stone or marble flooring, consider LED track lighting, ask for a reclaimed wood accent wall, have your LOGO on the storefront entry way, include inviting natural lighting in your design!

All of these design choices are easily accommodate, but not regularly incorporated into modular factory construction.   Modular Solutions, Ltd is here to say YES!  You can have these great modern and elegant design features incorporated into your new facility and make a statement.

To learn more about a better way to build contact our preconstruction team for a free estimate
Phone:  800-441-8577 x 1 (sales)
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Indoor Air Quality, What Is That?

One phrase that has been seen more in the modular building industry lately is "indoor Air Quality". What does that really mean?

Indoor air quality (IAQ) simply refers to the air quality within modular and traditional constructed buildings and structures. IAQ usually relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. IAQ can be affected by gases (including carbon monoxide, radon, volatile organic compounds), particulates, microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), or any mass or energy stressor that can induce adverse health conditions. In most cases buildings being utilized for classroom or office use can be brought up to current standards by updating fresh air standards. Some occupants can be sensitive to the gases in a building (traditional or modular), and need special corrections.

When a project is LEED the category this usually falls under is Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This is only one of the categories, that LEED uses as a standard to provide comfort, well-being, and productivity of the building occupants. The LEED IEQ category helps address design and construction guidelines pertaining to: indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal quality, and lighting quality.

Proper building ventilation, fresh air, windows, natural & electric lighting, VOC or gas emissions, all fall under the environmental conditions inside a modular or traditional structure.

For more information on proper indoor air quality levels and design contact our team:
Modular Solutions, Ltd
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, With A Solatube

With everyone wanting to be more "green" and building an environmentally friendly modular building we often asked what is a better way to light naturally without all the heat penetration from standard windows. Our solution has been to include "solatube" lighting. This is a name brand, I think their industry nomenclature is tubular daylight device. What ever you choose to call them, there are many great benefits.

1. No heat transference, sky lights and windows allow sunlight in-the design of this device only allows the light to bend through & into your space
2. These tubular daylights are so bright you can even turn off all lighting during the day & have a brightly lit room
3. With the flexible shape & design they can be placed almost anywhere in your modular building
4. Low maintenance & repair. Unlike traditional skylights that require motors and constant maintenance, when installed properly an annual inspection will show if you need any preventative maintenance.
5. Energy star endorses the "solatube" brand due to its proprietary bright lighting capacity, and light damper capacity
Their website is located at : http://www.solatube.com/commercial

Anything you can design into your modular building to reduce your carbon footprint is the great for the environment. This is an alternative that has been very successful in warm and sunny climates.


For more information regarding alternative lighting methods contact our team:

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How Do I Make My Modular Building Workplace Safer? (5) great tips

Whether you are in a site built or modular building the safety of employees is a great concern. We have some great general tips that will help encourage employees that your organization is doing everything they can to offer a safer work place environment no matter what the external existing conditions might be.

1. Trim back all hedges and landscape. If there are no hiding places employees can get to vehicles safely and know they are visible.
2. Have great exterior lighting. Whether that is parking lot lighting on a pole, or wall sconces mounted to the modular building, light will help divert criminal activity to a different location.
3. Fences and gates should have lighting. If possible have an automatic gate system. This way an employee does not have to exit their vehicle after leaving the modular building.
4. Employees in remote areas can arm their modular building with a security alarm feature. This can be set off in emergencies to divert criminal activity, making your employees feel more confident.
5. Open the floor to suggestions, have a wall box on your modular building or in staff meeting to allow staff to make suggestions for a safer workplace environment.


If you have a new modular building this can be incorporated into the design, if you have an existing modular building the modular building or site can be retrofitted to accommodate.

For more information on designing a safer modular building, contact our team:

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Modular Buildings, Lighting The Way!

When you think of a commercial building you typically think of fluorescent lighting in tubes, laid in 2' x 4' or 2' x 2' grid. While that is one way to accomplish your lighting goals, why not look for a more energy efficient design or a more "fun" way to light up an area.

Some of our clients in the restaurant & retail industry have selected Pendant lighting our wall sconces to have direct and indirect lighting options, with energy efficient bulbs.


There are new & exciting options available for clients that want to spend a little money now, and have lower operational costs in the long run.

COMMON TYPES OF LIGHT BULBS:
Incandescent: On the way to the boneyard
Halogen: Used mostly in industrial applications (produces heat)and requires special handling conditions
Fluorescent: Most common, but disposal can be tricky, fair life cycle, average costing
Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Small version of fluorescent, found in smaller use areas
High-Intensity Discharge Lamps: High and Low Density produce MUCH light, great for outdoor or industrial use
LED (Light Emitting Diodes): Are fastest growing, use less power & much longer life cycle
Current IBC codes require occupancy sensors and other features to be included, so thoughtful design is important to plan approval.

When you make your lighting choices make sure it meets your goals, and your business practices.

Contact our preconstruction team at Modular Solutions, Ltd (800) 441-8577 x 1

email: information@modularsolutionsltd.com
website: www.modularsolutionsltd.com