Sustainability in modular design and construction: a case study of ‘The Stack’

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International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development Pub Date : 2014-10-02 DOI:10.1080/2093761X.2014.985758

Y. Ahn, Kyoon-Tai Kim

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Abstract

The goals of sustainability are to meet people's basic needs and improve their quality of life while simultaneously ensuring that the natural systems, resources, and diversity upon which they depend are maintained and enhanced, both today and for future generations. Construction activities over a facility's life cycle are also connected with the broader problems and issues affecting the environment, including global warming, climate change, pollution and the depletion of valuable resources. Built facilities significantly impact human health, comfort, and productivity. Modular building is becoming increasingly popular in many countries due to its many benefits, including greater construction efficiency and productivity. This study investigated how modular building can support sustainability goals in the built environment via a deep case study of ‘The Stack’, a recently completed modular rental housing block in New York City. The building's architect and manufacturer were interviewed for the case study and ...

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模块化设计和建造中的可持续性:“The Stack”的案例研究

可持续性的目标是满足人们的基本需要和提高他们的生活素质，同时确保他们所依赖的自然系统、资源和多样性得到维护和加强，无论是今天还是为了子孙后代。设施生命周期内的建筑活动也与影响环境的更广泛的问题和问题有关，包括全球变暖、气候变化、污染和宝贵资源的枯竭。建成的设施对人类的健康、舒适和生产力有重大影响。模块化建筑在许多国家越来越受欢迎，因为它有很多好处，包括更高的建筑效率和生产力。本研究通过对“the Stack”的深入案例研究，探讨了模块化建筑如何在建筑环境中支持可持续发展目标，“the Stack”是纽约市最近完成的模块化租赁住宅街区。该建筑的建筑师和制造商接受了案例研究的采访。

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International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development Engineering-Building and Construction

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development is the official publication of the Sustainable Building Research Center and serves as a resource to professionals and academics within the architecture and sustainability community. The International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development aims to support its academic community by disseminating studies on sustainable building technology, focusing on issues related to sustainable approaches in the construction industry to reduce waste and mass consumption, integration of advanced architectural technologies and environmentalism, sustainable building maintenance, life cycle cost (LCC), social issues, education and public policies relating to urban development and architecture .