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designers are invariably knowledgeable about other fields that impact on their own and have built up a network of professional consultants, specialist manufacturers, and constructors who have developed the expertise and resource to solve new problems. Portable architectures can be fitted in with solar thermal heating, solar photovoltaic panels, green roofs and other energy efficient features. The whole building can be powered by wind turbines as a stand-alone source of energy or as part of a grid. Think of any construction need and chances are any leading portable building provider company can answer the needs. Portable buildings are made of steel, built and designed specifically to meet the requirements which can be accommodated. They could be used as stand-alone construction or as stacked up buildings with metal stairs set outside. These are usually built on construction sites for the construction staff. Portable buildings are also used for offices, classrooms, daycares, doctor's clinic, washrooms or toilet blocks, and more. It can also be used for storage spaces and garages and even as commercial shops. They could also be used for temporary or even permanent residential units. Portable architecture encompasses autonomous and lightweight structures for flexible mobility and emergency situations. Comfortable living accommodations suitable for a range of climates and are tend to be made from environmentally friendly materials is provided by these modules. All the portable buildings should be judged by the same criteria as other architecture- appropriate for the context, fitness for purpose, beautiful in form and economy in use. | November 2017 | 23