May 28, 2009

2009 Modular Building Awards

Every year the Modular Building Institute sponsors an awards program that recognizes the best projects in commercial modular building design and construction.

The ceremony to present the awards was held earlier this year during MBI’s annual convention and tradeshow in Las Vegas. Each entry was reviewed by a panel of industry and non-industry construction and code experts, architects and engineers, and marketing professionals.

A full list of awards and case studies are available at: www.modular.org/awards

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Eco-Friendly Trellising

Greenscreen offers three-dimensional welded wire trellising systems that provide a captive growing space for plants. Screens are made from recycled steel and feature an adaptable attachment clip system that allows screen panels to attach to a building façade. The wire-frame configuration can also span between structures to create a fence, free-standing screen or gazebo. The trellis system can help increase energy efficiency by adding a natural shading system to the building envelope, according to the company.

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