Architecture Student's Vision Inspires Green Classroom

Modular Building Institute and M Space Holdings Coordinate Placement of Sustainable Portable Classroom.

Charlottesville, VA - The Modular Building Institute (MBI) and M Space Holdings announced the placement of an eco-friendly portable for the Waldorf School (Waldorf) in Charlottesville, VA.   The unit was inspired by the winning entry from MBI’s annual student architecture competition.   This project was sponsored by MBI’s educational foundation and factory-built by MBI members M Space Holdings and Miller Building Systems.   MBI members Bard Manufacturing and Tell Manufacturing also participated.

Waldorf approached MBI after deciding on a modular classroom to quickly expand space.   Upon reviewing the winning student design, Waldorf found it supported their vision for “Setting the Green Standard” through its greenest school campaign. Work started shortly thereafter to customize a similar classroom with features like:

1. Recycled Insulation
2. Recycled exterior siding, floor tile and acoustical ceiling tiles
3. Insulated doors and dual-glazed, Low E glass windows
4. Sun tunnels for natural daylighting
5. Energy efficient and quieter HVAC system
6. Paperless Drywall
7. No VOC paint

"M Space is excited about the completion of their first ‘green’ building, and we were thrilled at meeting the needs and requirements of Waldorf School in both the unit’s design and timely delivery."

- Jeff Deutschendorf, M Space Holdings Chief Operating Officer

"The placement of this portable allowed MBI to share one architecture student’s vision on the sustainable advantages of modular classroom design, and highlighted the time advantages of the modular process."

- Tom Hardiman, MBI Executive Director

About MBI

Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute is the only international non-profit trade association serving non-residential modular construction.   MBI's mission is to grow the industry and its capabilities by encouraging innovation, quality and professionalism through communication, education and recognition.   MBI also administers an educational foundation. For more information, visit www.modular.org.

About M Space

M Space is a leading provider of modular buildings, creating innovative space solutions to meet the expansion needs of clients in a diverse group of industries.
M Space uses their resourcefulness, experience and financial strength to deliver a quality project on time and within budget.