Sustainable Modular Housing Enabled by Air Caster Technology

The demand for sustainable and affordable housing is steadily increasing. Modular housing construction plays a major role in this, as it enables homes to be realized in a short amount of time. Modular building is sustainable, and air caster technology fits in perfectly, allowing heavy goods to be transported in a simple way. We have outlined more about this in the blog below.

What is modular housing construction?

To begin with, it is good to understand what modular housing construction actually is. Modular building means that a house is constructed from separate modules. These modules are produced in a factory, so nothing needs to be assembled on the construction site itself. The advantages of modular housing construction are therefore that the house can be completed quickly, that you are flexible, and that many houses can be built in a short time. It is therefore also important to make use of modular housing construction in order to reduce housing shortages and to build sustainable homes.

The role of air caster transport systems

If you need to move the modules of the house, it is convenient if this can be done in a pleasant and safe way. This can be made possible by means of an air caster system. In an air caster transport system, compressed air is added, causing the object to float and be transported with minimal effort. With air casters, you also do not suffer from friction and you can easily get to work transporting the modules. That is, of course, very different from when you do this with a crane or a forklift.

Efficiency and flexibility in production

Air caster transport systems can offer many different advantages in modular housing construction. Consider the fact that air caster technology makes moving modules within the factory much faster and easier. How else would you move a room that has already been fully built in the factory? Air caster technology makes this possible, as modules of up to 5 tons can be moved with it. This brings flexibility, but also lower personnel costs and less physical strain for employees. This innovative technology is a major advantage within modular housing construction and can contribute to homes that are both affordable and sustainable.

Sustainability and climate benefits

Finally, transporting by means of an air caster system is sustainable and offers several climate benefits. For example, there is less energy consumption compared to traditional transport methods. Also, during production, CO2 emissions are low—and that is of course exactly what you want. By moving heavy modules safely and flexibly, these systems enable fast and climate-neutral production.

Healthier working conditions in factories

Air caster technology ensures healthier working conditions in factories. There is less risk of physical overload for employees, and objects can be moved safely. This results in better ergonomics.