Abstract
Usually, modular construction involves the off-site manufacturing of standard building
components in a factory before the components are assembled on the construction site. It is common to use
terms like "prefabrication," "off-site construction," and "modular construction" interchangeably. The
construction of modular constructions nowadays is flourishing all over the globe. The roots of the Albanian
prefabricated constructions are extended for the first time around the 1970s. This paper will indeed analyze
some recently built modular construction in Albania, considering and comparing it with international case
studies.
The demand for new construction in Albania is rising rapidly. Currently, the most common structures are
cast-in-place beam-column designs, driven by both traditional mindsets and industrial capabilities.
However, with Albania's economic growth, there is an increasing need for affordable, quickly built, and
technologically advanced buildings. Modular construction, which assembles prefabricated modules on-site,
offers a solution. This method aligns with bioclimatic design principles, reducing environmental impact
and optimizing resources, marking a shift toward sustainability in the construction industry.
The purpose of this article is to explore the potential integration of “modular construction techniques” with
“bioclimatic design concepts” to create buildings that are environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and
multipurpose by function.
This study explores the use of modular construction techniques in conjunction with bioclimatic techniques
to increase “building sustainability”. Combining these tactics encourages energy efficiency and a reduced
environmental effect, making people far more resilient and weather-adaptable. The synergy between the
two of them is necessary.