Innovative Applications of Ecological Materials in Modular Buildings

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10.2991/978-2-38476-432-7_48How to use a DOI?

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Ecological Materials; Modular Construction; Architectural Design

Abstract

The Modular Building System (MBS) is an emerging off-site construction technology that significantly improves construction efficiency and quality by moving most construction processes to the factory for completion and rapid on-site assembly. In the context of sustainable development, how to introduce ecological materials into modular buildings has become the current vision of future green buildings. This study aims to find a new architectural model in the field of architectural design, taking into account both avoiding waste of resources and maximizing economic efficiency. This paper systematically explores the structural role of modular buildings, analyzing the two structural forms of load-bearing modules and corner support modules and their impact on building performance and delving into how modules are connected to modules, between modules, and between modules and foundations. The article also focuses on the current status of the application of ecological materials in modular buildings and the applicability of the materials. The article reveals the advantages of ecological materials in terms of thermal insulation, sound insulation, moisture protection, and economics through performance evaluation. Finally, combined with a full life cycle analysis of modular buildings, ecological materials’ environmental and economic benefits during the production, construction, use and end-of-life stages are further discussed. Research has shown that the synergistic effect of modular construction and ecological materials not only effectively reduces the energy consumption of buildings during operation but also reduces resource waste during construction, improving the sustainability and affordability of buildings. The research in this paper provides theoretical support and practical guidance for the future integrated application of modular construction technology and ecological materials.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jiahui Zhao
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/22
TI  - Innovative Applications of Ecological Materials in Modular Buildings
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 410
EP  - 421
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-432-7_48
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-432-7_48
ID  - Zhao2025
ER  -