The most popular two-storey factory designs nowadays

Constructing a two-story factory helps businesses maximize land use and reduce costs. This is an optimal solution for companies with limited land area who also need to shorten construction time to quickly start production. Check out some impressive two-story factory models below.

1. Overview of Two-Story Factories

Known as one of the most common types of industrial factories today, this type of factory has the following outstanding advantages:

1.1. Saves Construction Area

Two distinct areas—production workshops and offices or warehouses—are built on separate floors within the same plot of land. This increases usable space for each area without needing to divide or rent extra space. Businesses can fully utilize their available land.

1.2. Fast Construction Time

Instead of waiting for materials to be transported to multiple locations for construction, businesses only need to focus on one site. Construction is concentrated and not divided into many phases. Furthermore, choosing steel frame factories shortens construction time even more, since components are pre-fabricated and only need to be assembled on-site. This minimizes interruptions due to weather conditions.

1.3. Ensures Versatile Functionality

When properly calculated, designed, and constructed according to technical standards, two-story factories have strong load-bearing capacity and high durability. Therefore, production operations and storage activities run smoothly, ensuring the company’s production schedule.

2. Top 3 Popular Two-Story Factory Models

Here are the most commonly selected two-story factory models that businesses can consider.

2.1. Pre-Engineered Steel Frame Factory

This model is currently the most popular among business owners. It is fully made from industrial steel frames, focusing on design to ensure diverse functionality of the production facility while guaranteeing structural strength and aesthetics.

Advantages:

• Suitable for typical factory architecture without excessive focus on exterior decoration or feng shui.

• Saves construction time and costs.

• High load-bearing capacity.

• Large span capability.

• Easy to build with simple foundation requirements.

2.2. Modern Two-Story Factory

Compared to traditional reinforced concrete factories, modern two-story factories are more favored due to their flexible design and cost savings for businesses.

Advantages:

• More spacious and airy, benefiting workers thanks to large modern windows.

• Saves investment costs while maintaining high aesthetic value.

2.3. Concrete Factory with Many Windows

This concrete factory model is reinforced to be strong and durable. Multiple windows provide a well-ventilated workspace, improving worker efficiency. This type is often used in enterprises producing packaging, medical equipment, beer, furniture, etc.

Advantages:

• Solid and durable structure.

• Well-ventilated workspace.

3. Design Requirements for Two-Story Factories

Factory designs must meet the following requirements to optimize usage.

3.1. Rational Functional Layout

Factory design should prioritize functionality, both for current and future use. A well-planned functional layout allows smooth, sequential, and efficient workflows.

The design of a two-storey factory must ensure a reasonable functional layout

3.2. Optimize Economic and Technical Solutions

What sets Fancons apart is the flexibility to optimize design solutions while ensuring structural safety and stability. Technical solutions and construction methods must be considered from the design stage, including careful selection of construction materials.

3.3. Ensure Aesthetic Appeal

An attractive factory leaves a good impression on clients. Creative design helps factories look appealing. Besides their function as storage or production sites, modern industrial factory buildings are increasingly required to meet higher aesthetic standards.

3.4. Notes for Two-Story Factory Design

• Meet requirements for construction density, greenery density, fire prevention, and environmental discharge.

• Ensure structural load capacity under harsh working conditions.

• Facilitate future renovations and expansions.

• Design smooth traffic flow between production steps.

• Provide workers with a cool, well-lit workspace to save energy and improve productivity.

4. Pricing for Factory Design and Construction

4.1. Factors Affecting Design and Construction Costs

The price depends on factors such as:

• Factory type: Different types have different design and construction costs.

• Factory size: Larger areas cost more.

• Design complexity: Simple designs save costs.

• Other factors: material prices, construction time, contractors, etc.

4.2. Price Table for Two-Story Factory Design and Construction

Note:
Prices are for reference only and may vary based on type, size, materials, and specific business requirements.

Conclusion

Above are the most popular two-story factory models and key information about factory types. We hope this helps businesses choose the most suitable factory design.

If your business needs design and construction services, please contact us:

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