MBI acknowledges Triumph's efforts to apply sustainability to modular classroom design

August 6, 2007—MBI, the Modular Building Institute, acknowledges the combined efforts of Triumph, Architectural Resources Cambridge (ARC), and NRB in applying sustainability to modular classroom design. "Sustainable design is no longer limited to big projects. Sustainable concepts can be applied to projects of all sizes, even a 950-square-foot classroom," according to Philip Laird, president of ARC. Installed earlier this year at The Carroll School in Lincoln, Mass., this sustainable classroom has become the nation's first green modular school building.

"It's time that we all have greater appreciation for the benefits of building 'green,' not only for the future protection of our environment and resources, but for the well-being and comfort of the students and teachers who occupy the buildings," says Laurie Robert, vice president of NRB.

In addition to the example set by The Carroll School, other purposes include multiple classroom units and interim laboratory space. Cliff Cort, president of Triumph SmartSpace adds, "The versatility of the design is such that the size and layout of the unit can be modified for a wide range of practical uses—from temporary office and healthcare facilities, retail stores, restaurants, storage, and warehouses to permanent multi-story buildings."

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