Permanent Modular Construction
PMC is an innovative, sustainable construction delivery method utilizing offsite, lean manufacturing techniques to prefabricate single or multi-story whole building solutions in deliverable module sections. PMC structures are intended to remain in one location for the duration of their useful life and then again shifted to another location.
Material for traditionally built and modular homes are the same as wood, steel or concrete. The buildings are completed 60-90 % offsite in a factory-controlled environment and transported & assembled at the building site which results in accelerated project timelines, more economical pricing, and less. The entire process of modular construction places significance on the design stage. The use of advanced CAD systems, 3D printing and manufacturing control systems are important for modular construction to be successful.
Advantages:
Indoor Construction: The assembly becomes more durable to weather.
Low waste: Due to execution of same building plan the exact quantity of material is determined correctly.
Environment-friendly Construction: Less site disturbance compared to site-built structures
Air Quality: Factory controlled settings allows materials to remain dry during all stages of construction.
Disadvantages:
Limited module size affects the required dimension of the construction.
Restricted flexibility.
Difficulty in transporting and handling modules.
Some Stunning Examples Of Modular Architecture:
Reflection of Mineral, Tokyo
Mini Sky City – Hunan Province, China
Carmel Place, New York
A shipping container mall, New York
Submitted by - Mrityunjay Patra






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