abstract: The construction industry is becoming more aware of its impact on the environment. It has become more sensitive to how it operates and how it can reduce the carbon footprint of the construction process. This research identifies the source of and quantities of the carbon emissions created by an operating modular home fabrication plant in producing, transporting and installing modular structures. This study demonstrates how to measure the carbon footprint created in the production of a modular home. It quantifies and reports the results on a home, on a single module and on a per square foot basis. The primary conclusions of this study are: a) electricity was found to be the largest energy source used in this fabrication process; b) the modular fabrication process consumes a significant amount of electrical energy per month; c) production volume has a bearing on the carbon footprint of each home since the carbon footprint for each period is allocated to every home produced in that period; and d) transportation of fabricated modules and set-up add to the carbon footprint. Further, a carbon calculator was produced and is included with the study. The tool calculates the impact of energy consumption on the carbon footprint of a modular factory or a modular home. It may be expanded to other process driven fabrication entities. This research is valuable to developers and builders who wish to measure the carbon impact of a modular new home delivery system. The study also provides a methodology for modular home fabricators to measure the carbon footprint of their factories and factory production. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Construction 2010

En el presente documento se propone el proceso constructivo de una Vivienda Modular en respuesta a la demanda de refugios por parte de la población afectada por el Fenómeno El Niño de Sondorillo, Huancabamba, Piura, mediante el uso de materiales como el bambú, carrizo y barro disponibles en la zona de estudio. Con el sistema modular propuesto se ha logrado ajustar a un plazo de 7 días para su ejecución mediante la sectorización acorde al número de cuadrillas y a los metrados para un área total de 41.00 𝑚2; así mismo, mediante la planificación de partidas en paralelo para incrementar su ejecución in situ, a través de los procesos constructivos propuestos para el proyecto. Además, se demuestra la factibilidad del proyecto por su baja inversión y ahorro a través del tiempo en comparación a otras propuestas de vivienda. Finalmente, se realizó una simulación en 4D con el programa Navisworks obteniéndose una visualización virtual de los procesos constructivos para una adecuada capacitación de la mano de obra del proyecto y un mayor entendimiento de los procesos de trabajo respecto a la programación previamente realizada. / This document proposes the construction process of a Modular Housing in response to the demand for shelters by the population affected by the El Niño phenomenon of Sondorillo, Huancabamba, Piura, through the use of materials such as bamboo, reed and mud available in the study area. With the proposed modular system, it has been possible to adjust to a period of 7 days for its execution through the sectorization according to the number of crews and the metrados for a total area of 41.00 𝑚2; likewise, by planning parallel items to increase their execution in situ, through the construction processes proposed for the project. In addition, the feasibility of the project is demonstrated by its low investment and savings over time compared to other housing proposals. Finally, a 4D simulation was carried out with the Navisworks program, obtaining a virtual visualization of the construction processes for an adequate training of the workforce of the project and a greater understanding of the work processes with respect to the previously performed programming. / Tesis