With practical tips for your next development The hurricane season is upon us, and our first instinct during storms is to find a shelter. But the house, building, or hotel we are relying on to shelter us experience the winds with a much higher impact. So, when designing building projects, we need to account for […]
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Are Modular Elevators a Good Investment?
Prefabricated, Turnkey Elevators In five minutes, find out whether your next construction project can use a modular elevator Modular components can slash timelines for traditional builds. After looking into prefabricated bathroom pods last week. Whether it’s the faster turnaround time for your next construction project or a quick ADA upgrade for an old property, modular […]
How Bathroom Pods may benefit your traditional build
Ready-to-use Bathrooms Find out if prefabricated bathroom pods can be a good fit for your traditionally built project. The first question you might have is: What are bathroom pods and how are they different from mainstream modular construction? The answer is in their flexibility. While bathroom pods are modular and factory-made, they can be used […]
Keeping Up with Hotel Prototype Design Trends
A hotelier’s quick guide to what’s trending in prototype design Pivoting toward technology and younger generations, the hospitality industry is seeing frequent changes in the various prototype designs. Today, these design trends are easily recognizable and appreciated by not only individuals working in the A/E industry, but also your hotel guests. Staybridge Suites, Tru, Hyatt […]
The Rooftop Pool: Is it Right for Your Hotel?
The Rooftop Pool: Is it Right for Your Hotel? The Basics Engineering for rooftop pools requires vastly different calculations than ground floor pool design. So, let’s dive in! Water is heavy. Being the primary component of a pool, this is the first consideration. Water has a density of 62.4 pounds per cubic feet (ft3), which […]
Top 12 Ideas for an Incredible Hotel Rooftop
Top 12 Ideas for an Incredible Hotel Rooftop An effective rooftop design attracts travelers and locals alike. It may be designed as a social hub or a place to relax—or both! Today I present some purposeful and distinctive elements that make it all happen. Remember, even the small details go a long way! The Elements […]
How to Choose Workstations in Guestroom and Public Areas
How to Choose Workstations in Guestroom and Public Areas How important is a guestroom work desk? It’s been debated for a while now. A few years back, some hotels tried eliminating this staple and ended up receiving mixed responses from business and leisure travelers. Guest feedback shows that the preferred desk would be strategically designed […]
Going Modular Series: Final Notes and Easy Reference
Going Modular Series: Final Notes and Easy Reference For the past month, we have dedicated our writings to inform you about the modular industry and how it could work for you. In this final newsletter, we provide an overview of these instructional guides, so you can save this email for easy-access reference when questions arise […]
Using Steel Modules for Your Mid- to High-Rise Structures
Using Steel Modules for Your Mid- to High-Rise Structures If you’re planning a mid- or high-rise construction, this piece is for you. Modular construction, as you know, is picking up everywhere. But what’s the catch? Is it safe for a high-rise? Should you consider prefab over stick-built? You may have had these questions for a […]
Modular Solutions for Hotels: Questions Answered
Building Modular for Low- to Mid-Rise Structures: Next Steps Let’s assume you’ve decided to go modular with your next project. Now what? This third article in our series on modular explains your next steps. After choosing to go modular, you must decide whether to use wood or steel modular boxes. Typically, hotels of 4-5 stories […]