Australia's vastness often poses challenges in sourcing adequate resources for essential infrastructure projects - particularly in rural areas. Modular and off-site construction presents an innovative solution to these challenges, offering several advantages over traditional constructions methods. Using our Rural Doctors/Key Worker Accommodation project, we explore how modular construction is an [...]
At Modscape, we love seeing innovation, longevity, and environmental responsibility in architectural practices. Danish architecture studio, Forma, has recently undertaken a project that exemplifies its dedication to preserving heritage and promoting eco-conscious values. The initiative involved the meticulous restoration and relocation of a 105-year-old glasshouse originally situated within the Copenhagen [...]
We’re excited to announce Modscape as a participant in QBuild’s Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Housing Program to address the immediate housing needs in Queensland. This initiative is aimed at providing affordable and sustainable housing to Queenslanders, from Essential Government Workers through to those who are struggling to find a [...]
When we think about prefabricated buildings in an education context, most Australian’s minds will go straight to portables - the decades old solution for schools running out of classrooms. However, modular construction has gained significant attention in recent years as a viable solution to the growing demand for educational facilities, [...]
Modscape is thrilled to announce its plans to relocate and expand to a cutting-edge facility in Essendon Fields, Melbourne. This exciting move represents a major milestone for our company, as it will be the largest offsite manufacturing facility in Australia, allowing us to scale up and further expand our operations. [...]
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges we face today, with the Earth's temperature rising at an alarming rate. Cows are the largest source of methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide. Tasmanian company, Sea Forest, has developed [...]
The construction of a hotel is a multifaceted process that involves careful planning, design, and execution. However, modular building is an ideal application for hotels due to the repetitive nature of their design. Most hotels follow a similar design pattern with identical or similar rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas. [...]
In cities like Melbourne and Sydney where many rail cottages and terrace houses were built without garaging, in an increasingly electric world, how do people with electric cars charge their vehicles? There’s chargers here and there, in supermarkets, shopping malls and the like, but, even fast charging times range from [...]
Since 2006, we’ve been loudly championing the sustainability, quality, efficiency, and end-cost saving benefits of modular. But there’s another important advantage that often goes unnoticed: safety. Construction has consistently been among the top few industries with the highest number of serious workplace incident claims according to Safe Work Australia. Ranked [...]
