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Stack Modular 7 Critical Modular Design Tips

The document provides 7 modular design tips for making modular designs successful from Stack Modular, a modular manufacturer. The tips include using standardized module sizes, aligning modules to avoid cutting through fixtures, placing service shafts along corridors, allowing a 1 inch gap between modules, keeping piping and ductwork out of fire rated ceilings, placing services rooms in site-built portions, and keeping structural connections accessible. Stack Modular combines their experience with their partner Bird Construction to deliver locally compliant modular buildings.

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Stack Modular 7 Critical Modular Design Tips

The document provides 7 modular design tips for making modular designs successful from Stack Modular, a modular manufacturer. The tips include using standardized module sizes, aligning modules to avoid cutting through fixtures, placing service shafts along corridors, allowing a 1 inch gap between modules, keeping piping and ductwork out of fire rated ceilings, placing services rooms in site-built portions, and keeping structural connections accessible. Stack Modular combines their experience with their partner Bird Construction to deliver locally compliant modular buildings.

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SEVEN MODULAR

DESIGN TIPS:
STACK MODULAR
A high-level introduction to the tips we consider
in order to make every design a success

Stack Modular is a design-build structural steel


modular manufacturer, that builds across the
USA and Canada. Stack is focused on the multi-
family/affordable, hospitality, resource, and
student and senior housing sectors.

We provide our clients with pre-construction


services that include design assist, supply chain,
logistics, and general contracting modular set
and install consulting.

Stack combines it’s 12 years of modular


experience with the experience of our 100-year-
old partner, Bird Construction, to deliver local
code compliant modules with stakeholder
assurance that projects will be executed
successfully.

contact us for an in-depth look at more modular design tips 1.800.819.3190 | [email protected]
standardized sizes

01.
Aim to use the same steel module sizes. Where this isn’t possible,
try to keep the module sizes for a particular project to 5 or less.
Design using the largest module sizes possible.

Module sizes are typically no greater than 4.40m x 22.8m x 3.66m


[14’-5’’ x 75’ x 12’] (W x L x H) outermost dimensions.

internal alignment

02.
Do not have module seams cutting through mechanical or ele-
vator shafts, door or window frames, millwork or cabinetry, or
bathrooms.

service shaft placement

03.
All wet modules and most gas modules require a mechanical shaft in
the module. Place shafts along corridors and keep plumbing fixtures
within 1800 (6ft). Begin with a 500mm x 500mm (20in x 20in) clear
space for shaft.

space between modules

04.
Allow a 25mm (1in) air gap between modules to ensure the proper
tolerance when placing modules.

at a glance

innovative modular buildings | manufacturing precision to


suit clients specific requirements | leveraging global supply
chain | superior steel frames for asset longevity | verified
compliance and stringent quality control
standard piping & ductwork

05.
Keep sprinklers, plumbing, and ductwork out of the module’s fire
rated ceiling assembly.

site built / concrete core

06.
Try and place services rooms, gyms, laundry, and storage rooms
in the conventionally-built portions of the design to limit odd
modules, which slow design and manufacturing. Concrete cores
typically required in high seismic areas and buildings over 6 stories.

structural connections

07.
Keep structural connections accessible.

STACK MODULAR OVERVIEW

40 30-50% 18 days 100 years


Up to 40-storeys of Reduction in To ship to North Building projects across
structural steel modules schedule America’s west coast Canada and USA

contact us today for any inquiries 1.800.819.3190 | [email protected]

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