Baltimore International Academy

Additional Info

Award Winner : Modular Genius, Inc.

Architectural Excellence : The original modular complex was a (17) unit building that consisted of (16) classrooms and a restroom unit. Because of an unexpected increase in students, the Baltimore International Academy required (4) classrooms urgently. Because new modular construction would take too long, Modular Genius utilized (4) pieces of the large complex to accommodate the immediate need. An exterior wall was built on one of the side walls to match the rest of the building. The remaining (13) modules were also installed in several different locations fulfilling different classroom requirements throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : The re-utilization of temporary modular buildings is the staple of the modular building leasing industry. Finding a client that can utilize the configuration from the prior use is challenging, therefore careful consideration in how the building is constructed will ultimately generate more revenue over the buildings life. As a classroom complex this building originally required voice, data, PA, and fire alarm. Typically the wiring is site installed above the drop ceiling. In consideration of the reuse of the building, c-spray ceilings were used in the classroom and drop ceiling in the center corridor. Conduits fed all the low voltage wire to the center corridor for final connection. This design saved both clients’ money by not having to incur the expense of a drop ceiling. The design also helped in redeploying the modules separately.

Occupied Date : 8/15/2016

Owner Firm Name : Baltimore International Academy

Production Start Date : 4/22/2016

Project Location City : Baltimore

Project Location State Name : MD

Technical Innovation : The original (17) unit complex was put into service in 2010 as swing space for an Elementary School renovation. Once the renovation was complete in 2014, the building was returned to Modular Genius. Considering the remote likelihood of redeploying the building as a whole, Modular Genius designed the building with the classroom walls constructed on the mate-lines. By installing an exterior wall at the (interior) mate-line, the large building could be broken up into smaller classroom sections, thus creating a greater opportunity for reuse. Each module’s electrical and mechanical components work independently from the other to assist in the versatility of separating the complex.

Total Square Feet : 3208