Modular buildings are now one of the fastest and most convenient ways to build structures. It also requires less construction time, is less destructive, is cheaper than conventional construction, requires less manpower and is an overall greener option.

And apart from it being cost-efficient, energy-efficient, time-efficient and good for the environment, it can also be used in limitless ways! Modular buildings are made up of standardized sectors called modules and come with walls, ceilings, frames and sometimes windows and doors.

To give you an idea, modular buildings can be used as prefabricated booths, like parking booths, prefabricated shelters like bus shelters at bus stops and so much more! But among the endless ways modular buildings are used, 5 types stand out the most!

And if you’re curious to know what they are, below is a list of the 5 best structural ideas for modular buildings!

1 – Government modular buildings

This type of modular building is almost always used as administrative and management offices, police & firefighter headquarters, training facilities and more. These are usually places in areas to aid in occasional or seasonal events, growing populations, increase in staff and more.

2 – Disaster response modular buildings

Modular buildings are perfect for this type of structural use since it’s ideal for an immediate building. This type of modular building is usually for temporary use and simply to aid individuals that have been affected by disasters and calamities in the area.

It also serves as the headquarters for disaster respondents like volunteers, field nurses and so on. 

3 – Educational modular buildings

In some areas around the world, modular buildings are also used for educational uses. Modular buildings turned into classrooms are called “modular classrooms” and can be big enough to fit in various chairs, tables, desks, blackboards, computers, shelves and so on.

It can also be used as faculty offices, laboratories, activity areas and so much more! These are usually considered if the school surpasses its maximum capacity and needs more space, when the school’s main building is temporarily unavailable, if the community cannot afford a building and so on.

4 – Medical modular buildings

Modular buildings are pretty popular in the medical field and are also called modular healthcare buildings. This type of modular building can either be permanent or temporary, depending on its purpose of use, but it’s almost always used temporarily.

Modular healthcare buildings can be used as laboratories, clinics, wards, rooms, headquarters and so on if the main hospital is (1) far from the affected area, (2) has reached its capacity limit, (3) is currently unavailable…etc.

This kind of modular building can also have custom features to suit the needs of all kinds of patients such as a ramp, wall handles and so much more.

5 – Housing modular buildings

Believe it or not, modular buildings are also used as housing! It’s prefabricated homes that can house various individuals that need housing due to their homes being far away from their schools or workplace.

For work housing, it is commonly bought by companies to shelter their employees. Usually to house employees who live far from the work site. For schooling purposes, modular buildings used as dorms are either privately owned or owned by the school.

This can also be used by individuals who simply want to use modular buildings as their home’s choice of structure.

Other uses for modular buildings

Apart from the 5 popular types, there are also other ways modular buildings are used! To give you an idea, below are some of the many ways modular buildings are utilised:

  • Prefabricated booths – This kind of modular build is small inbuilt and can fit no more than 4-5 people. These are usually temporarily or permanently installed on-site. (ex. Cashier booths, parking booths, equipment booths, etc.)
  • Prefabricated shelters – This type is used to shelter individuals from the weather (whether it’s raining or very sunny), debris and so on. This can be found in urbanized areas and come in different uses. (ex. Bus stop shelter, train stop shelter, garage, etc.)

Take away

Now you know the many uses of modular buildings, you can now use your new-found information for good! So if you’re thinking about a building structure, whether it’s permanent or temporary, you can consider modular buildings for business, shelter and so much more!