The fields of architecture and construction have both been affected by advances in technology in modern times. More advanced technology has enabled us to envisage and build structures that would have been unfeasible just a short time ago. But while there are now techniques and materials available to us that allow for creative and extravagant designs, architecture also needs to be functional and the buildings we build built with purpose.

Not only this but with climate change becoming an increasingly pressing issue, customers are beginning to demand that the businesses they use show care for the environment. Construction has the potential to be incredibly disruptive and damaging to local ecosystems and needs to be undertaken with great care. This is just one of the reasons that steel buildings are going to be important going forward.

An Eco-Friendly Solution

The need for more buildings is essentially never-ending for humans. However, rapid expansion can encroach upon the habitats of animals and insects that are vital to ecosystems. Many of the most important organisms in an ecosystem will be more or less invisible to humans. Things are further complicated by the fact that certain types of buildings need to be constructed in specific areas. That means that if there are any animals or insects that rely on that area for food or shelter, we need to build around them. Damage still often occurs.

Steel buildings are a more environmentally friendly approach from manufacture to construction. The actual process of producing steel is very efficient, with much of the material used being recycled. Steel buildings are modular, they consist of a series of individual pieces that are locked together and are manufactured to spec. This means that there is zero waste when the components of the building are being manufactured.

Versatility

When you hear the term “steel building”, you probably envisage a warehouse, maybe a farm building if you grew up in an agricultural state. While these are both good examples of steel buildings, they are way more versatile than you might think. To get an idea of just how versatile they are, check out Armstrong Steel. Even a quick glance through their catalog will reveal how many potential uses steel buildings have. They also have an excellent, and more in-depth, guide to steel buildings if you would like more information.

Easy Construction

Steel buildings are modular. All of the pieces are produced to spec beforehand and only need to be put together. The complexity of this depends on the size of the building in question but regardless of the size of the building, it is considerably easier to construct a steel building than a traditional brick and mortar structure. It’s not unreasonable to compare the process of constructing a steel building to constructing a piece of IKEA furniture, just on a larger scale.

As the need to build more housing, as well as all the other buildings associated with urban expansion, at a low cost, and in an ecologically friendly way, steel buildings offer a potentially ideal solution.