Additional Floors in Old Apartment Blocks

Prefabricated modular units were developed in the project in cooperation with the industry. The size of the units chosen has implications for structural planning as well as for the planning and implementation of the construction site and installation. Prefabricated wood-framed units can be installed on existing concrete slab. The direction and placement of the units are usually determined by the location of the load-bearing structures below. Installation of an array of beams upon the roof of the original building is often the best solution. The beams distribute the load from the new units over the old structures.