Repurposed Modular Building for Tufts SIS Center
Project Details
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Square Footage:
7,200
Number of Modules:
10
Completion Date:
January 1, 2013
High-Performance Modular Office Space Repurposed for Tufts University
Tufts University needed additional high-quality office space for its new Student Information Systems (SIS) project. With limited space available on campus, the university initially considered off-site facilities. However, concerns about transportation, parking costs, and the separation of project teams made that solution less appealing. Tufts required a permanent-quality structure with the flexibility of a leased modular building, installed directly on campus.
Triumph Modular proposed a repurposed modular building—an award-winning green facility previously used as a childcare center at Harvard University. The building featured abundant natural daylight, solar tubes, a high-efficiency HVAC system, and low-VOC materials, aligning with the university’s sustainability goals. The building had previously won the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) MA Chapter’s Green Design Award for innovation in modular construction.
Triumph reconfigured the modular structure to suit the SIS Center’s needs, including advanced HVAC controls for enhanced comfort in private offices. The result was a functional, comfortable, and energy-efficient modular office space. This project is a perfect example of how a repurposed modular building can provide long-term value, flexibility, and sustainability while supporting campus operations.
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