Prefabricated movable modular building solutions exploiting renewable sources: energy systems review

This paper reviews 5 of the most significant examples of prefabricated buildings, temporary in its use, modular in design, flexible in set-up, requiring minimal site preparation and meeting its energy demands thanks to renewable energy sources. This review has been carried out by analysing the purpose, geometry, thermo-physical characteristics of buildings’ envelope, energy demands, as well as technologies and energy sources used for covering energy needs and controlling indoor comfort conditions. The analysis has been performed with the aim of highlighting the current research gaps, providing evidence of the best practices and supporting future design and development of innovative ideas.