What is a Modular Classroom?
Modular classrooms are prefabricated structures which can easily provide additional teaching space to an existing school building. They are constructed off-site in sections, known as modules. These are then transported to the site and assembled quickly with minimal disruption to a school day. While these buildings were initially seen as temporary solutions, they are now becoming more long-term facilities for schools.
A traditional build would see builders on site for a long-period of time, while the modular approach has proved a far more flexible and faster solution. The structures can be added and removed or altered based on the current requirements of a bespoke design or project. They also include everything you would wish to have from a traditional classroom such as proper ventilation, insulation, lighting, and connectivity. This ensures there is a comfortable environment for pupils, a key aspect in the learning process.
Months of planning, building and site management for a traditional construction are replaced by building in a controlled environment off-site which is not subject to weather delays, or any issues specific to the site.
Key Elements of Modular Classroom Design
Now we know what they are, it’s important to look at the design features of a typical modular classroom:- Natural Light: Modular classrooms quite often have large windows which maximise the light entering the room. Studies have shown that this is an important ingredient in education
- Soundproofing: External sound is a concern for every classroom and modular classrooms can be a distance away from main school buildings leaving them open to the external environment. But high-quality soundproofing materials are used which almost fully eradicate external noise leaving a quiet learning environment.
- Flexibility: Movable walls make an easily configurable space which can accommodate differently-sized classes or activities.
