MODS® at EAA Airventure 2014

New MODS® Exhibits Take Flight at EAA 2014:

sea container store
wide open floor space

Two interesting exhibits make their debut at the EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2014 fly-in. MODS® International has delivered on-site two custom, portable and very unique show displays / storefronts.

New for 2014 are MODS® custom designed and constructed  models that can be seen at both the Lancair International display, which made it’s debut a Sun n Fun 2014 earlier this year, and the brand new Hartzell Propeller display.  These custom models were built using re-purposed sea containers and a whole lot of ingenuity and creativity.


 

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1,600 square foot Hartzell Propeller Inc Trade Show Exhibit

Both the Lancair and Hartzell exhibits are fully climate controlled and feature a two story arrangement so visitors can get a birds eye view of the fly-in.  These buildings are very secure and virtually impervious to foul weather. The buildings also do a fantastic job of promoting the customer’s brand and image. MODS® International  handles all setup and offers storage options between trade shows.

See below for a gallery of photos from this years show and stop in to see these incredible portable buildings. Contact Us if you are interested in a custom exhibit for your product or brand.

MODS® International can build a wide variety of specialized housing and store front buildings that can be transported anywhere in the world. MODS® modular design approach allows even large structures, like the 1,600 square foot Hartzell Propeller exhibit made from five sea containers, to be disassembled and transported from show to show. These structures are rock solid and can handle weather that would tear a conventional tent structure to shreds. CONTACT US for more information.

Smart Home Ideas

Smart Homes

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Time Magazine – The Smarter Home – July 2014

For over 100 years, the housing industry has basically been building  the same style of home. Conventional, sprawling “stick” home construction is no longer the smart choice. Now is the time to investigate why Smart Home technology now makes more sense than ever!

“Old Style” construction is expensive to build and provides limited safety from the elements and intruders. In many cases, modern homes are also much larger than is needed or wanted, particularly for singles or couples and especially retirees.

Recently, Time magazine featured a 39 page special report titled “The Smarter Home” which described the newest trend in housing; easier to maintain, affordable and technologically intelligent to the user’s needs.

The article states “The dwellings of the future will make you calmer, safer, richer and healthier…and they already exist“.


 Size wise:

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Smaller homes are smart homes and much more practical than an over-sized Mc Mansion.

Smaller modular homes are more economically feasible and involve a considerably smaller carbon footprint than the huge Mc Mansions of the 80’s and 90’s.  Rising fuel and electricity prices have homeowners now considering the premise that bigger is not always better and green building is much healthier for the planet.  It’s a very smart choice, especially for a second home, perhaps a winter escape in Arizona maybe, so saving money will certainly make you calmer and richer in the end.

The MODS Modular housing approach is also more affordable than conventional construction and cost much less to operate. Being smaller obviously requires less power and if you want to live off the grid on solar or wind power, modular housing with it’s meager power requirements is the perfect solution.


Safer – Bullet Proof?

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Modular housing resists storms and even a speeding bullet!

As far as being safer, MODS has you covered there too. While the interior is made with earth friendly insulation and renewable wood resources, the exterior is made of 14 gauge, (0.075 inch) steel. Typical aluminum siding runs  between  .019” to .024” thick. Republic Doors and frames makes their bullet proof doors with 14 ga. steel, so the MODS sidewalls can provide some level of bullet protection.

A properly grounded MODS unit can also act as a basic Faraday Cage, reducing the effects of EMI, RFI and EMP exposure. For increase protection, you can have your MODS semi buried for an earth shelter style design. MODS can also be installed as a storm shelter against moderate to high winds.


Optional Smarts:

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GE Net Zero Energy Home Design.

Besides the obvious smart, economic advantages of modular housing, you can also add home automation from a growing constellation of new smart home devices and appliances. This might include remote video surveillance, security systems, media servers, automated heating and cooling and smart appliances.

MODS International can custom design and manufacture the smart home of your dreams. Contact us to learn more and get a free price quote on your smart home project.

 

 

 

Retail and Office space using shipping containers

Modular Retail and Office Space:

For a very unique and cost effective way to build your next retail and office space let MODS® International design your space using shipping containers.  The cost per square foot is considerably less than conventional construction.  Plus, the added bonus is SPEED.  We build the facility in our manufacturing plant and ship to your location and “fit” it together into a very modern and exciting new store or office.

Modular Store Exterior As Built
Modular Store Exterior As Built

We create building blocks and erect them in a fraction of the time it takes to build a conventional building on your property.  We can ALSO add more pieces to the MODS if you want to expand in the future.  We’ll design your project to grow with your business.  When you need more space, call us.

For more information on Growing your Retail or Office space call us. We’ll help you grow while saving your considerable expenses.

MODS Two Story Shipping Container Home

Container Home Designs

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Two Story Tiny Home

Let MODS International design and build your next home using shipping containers.  Our staff of designers and architects will create a very unique and functional design for you new home whether it’s for a lake front cottage, primary residence or a hunting retreat.

Made using durable sea containers for the structural core, MODS can outfit the exterior with more neighbor friendly roofing and siding materials. Multistory layouts can feature relaxing sun deck and observation areas.

MODS are amazingly spacious and when several containers are combined, the opportunity of 16 foot wide rooms and complete open concepts like this five container modular store front become a possibility.

Our clients enjoy using containers for a home because of the speed, cost savings and the extreme strength of the structure.  They are destruction proof.  MODS International will take your dreams and create reality. Contact us today and let MODS International design and build your specialized container home.


Samples of multi-container projects. Large open spaces are possible.

 

Emergency Shelters

MODS Emergency Shelters:

MODS designs and builds EMERGENCY Shelters to be used underground or above ground.  Our shelters are used for tornado, hurricane or other  natural disasters.  We also build shelters for “preppers” looking for underground protection against all forms of disaster.  This includes stand-by power, sleeping quarters, intruder proof entrances and long term living conditions.

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Modular storm shelters

If you need temporary protection from destructive storms such as tornado and hurricanes, we can provide for your exact needs.  For longer term survival we will design the underground structure for the protection of your family or business.  We travel throughout the world building structures.

Contact Douglas Larson for immediate information.  [email protected]