Architecture
The possibilities for planning with the ALHO modular construction method are unlimited thanks to the flexible grid layout of the room modules. The modular construction method offers room cells from 6.50 - 16.75 m in length, widths of up to 4 metres and heights of up to 3.90 m. The room modules therefore offer a wide range of combinations for the most diverse buildings in terms of external dimensions, proportions and cubatures, which can be adapted to individual requirements. The only upper limit is the transportability of the room modules, not the modular construction grid itself.
The many different areas of application of the modular buildings make it possible to satisfy clients of the most diverse projects in equal measure. With the design grid for modular construction, architects can quickly and efficiently plan buildings for all areas of use, such as work, education, research, health or housing.
FAQ on architecture
Similar to the Lego principle, attractive structures and customised room solutions are created by arranging and stacking the room modules, which can be implemented efficiently and reliably. Thanks to the flexibility of the modular construction grid, almost any floor plan can be organised in a suitable, economical modular grid. The room modules resulting from this efficient planning are manufactured in the room factory and assembled on site to form a turnkey building. This form of industrial modular construction is particularly flexible.
Despite the flexibility of the modular system, it is advisable to use a grid system with room modules of the same size for reasons of economy and to take account of the idea of serial construction. We will be happy to advise you on the planning and realisation of your dream property.
We answer the most frequently asked questions about architecture in modular construction in advance:
The plan grids in modular construction are very diverse and variable. The grid dimension varies between 2.625 and 4.00 m in width, between 7.75 and 16.75 m in length and between 3.20 and 4.00 m in height. Special sizes can also be realised. For each building project, it is important to find a grid that takes aesthetic, economic and technical requirements into account in equal measure.
The planning grid on which the design of a modular building is based depends largely on the economic efficiency in terms of production and logistics. For office buildings, for example, an optimum grid dimension of 3.875 m x 12.750 m has been developed, which allows the creation of two office spaces in accordance with workplace regulations and a connecting corridor. In principle, the grid dimensions can vary between standardised widths of 2.625 to 4.00 m and lengths of 7.75 to 16.75 m. Other lengths and widths are available on request. Other lengths and widths are possible on a project-specific basis. A combination of different grid dimensions within one floor plan is also conceivable if this is necessary or economical.
Basically, it can be said that the modular grid gives the architect every conceivable freedom in terms of floor plan design - independently of each other on each floor. Almost any design for a solid building can also be realised in modular construction. Even if the floor plan is based on a fixed modular grid, this grid is highly variable. The standard module sizes range in width from 2.625 to 4.00 metres, in length from 7.75 to 16.75 metres and in height from 3.20 to 4.00 metres. Special sizes can also be realised - the maximum dimensions of the individual room modules are determined by their transportability. The modular design is a three-dimensional steel skeleton construction with statically non-load-bearing internal walls. This allows the greatest possible flexibility in terms of room design and thus fulfils the various requirements of the client.
Resource-efficient building design - this is the current challenge for engineers and architects. The steel construction of the room modules offers lightness with a high load-bearing capacity and small component dimensions. The comparatively filigree construction of the modules leads to higher space efficiency in modular construction than with comparable conventional construction methods.
The plan grids in modular construction are very diverse and variable. The grid dimension varies between 2.625 and 4.00 m in width, between 7.75 and 16.75 m in length and between 3.20 and 4.00 m in height. Special sizes can also be realised. For each building project, it is important to find a grid that takes aesthetic, economic and technical requirements into account in equal measure.
When designing the interior, the modular construction method gives the freedom to open up large spaces without disruptive partition walls. The corner columns of the room modules should either be considered as a design element or "disappear" into the side walls. Compared to structurally similar construction methods in concrete, however, modular buildings offer the advantage of considerably slimmer column cross-sections.
ALHO specialises in the construction of buildings below the high-rise limit. Just as in conventional construction, modular construction can also be used to build multi-storey buildings up to the height limit of 22 metres above ground level defined in the high-rise directive, whereby the height of the floor of the top storey is decisive. This results in 6 to 7 full storeys, which can be realised in modular construction.
By arranging and stacking the three-dimensional room modules based on an orthogonal grid, attractive structures are created. Above all, planners who appreciate clear forms or the Bauhaus style can feel at home in the world of modular architecture. If the possibilities of modular construction are utilised in a targeted manner, buildings can be designed with freely projecting bays, balconies and loggias or an exciting façade with a staggered arrangement of modules. However, one thing must be accepted with regard to the geometry of the building: Organic building cubatures can be realised, but only as special applications or in the form of hybrid construction methods.