What Should Not Be Missing in the Design of a Modern Industrial Hall During Its Configuration
The design of a modern industrial hall starts with the right configuration. It is a managed process of information exchange between the investor, designer, and the PROMO HALY team. The goal is to design a hall that makes sense operationally, technically, and economically.
The correct configuration determines the type of steel structure, the composition of the Facade, the operating technology, and future expandability. The more precise the inputs at the beginning, the fewer compromises during implementation.
Structural Solution and Type of Hall
The basis of the design is the choice of the structural system. Most often, we design a steel hall or a hall with a reinforced concrete structure. Steel offers variability, large spans, and fast assembly. It is suitable for production and logistics operations with higher demands on layout.
We address the fire resistance of the steel structure by dimensioning the profiles or by fire protection. On the other hand, reinforced concrete provides higher fire resistance and load-bearing capacity, but less flexibility for changes.
The configuration also includes the roof design. For insulated halls, we use two systems. The first is a built-up roof Facade with trapezoidal sheet metal, insulation, and membrane. The second are roofs made of PIR sandwich panels. The choice depends on the roof slope, architecture, and future use, for example for photovoltaics.
Spatial Flexibility and Future Development
A modern industrial hall must take into account the development of operations. That is why we design modular structures that allow expansion without major interventions in the statics.
A key parameter is the clear height. It affects the installation of technologies, cranes, and handling equipment. Already during configuration, we plan for reserves in electrical, water, compressed air, and other utility lines. This way, the hall can handle future changes without costly modifications.
Technology and Operational Equipment
For production halls, we often design load-bearing structures prepared for bridge or column cranes. These elements cannot be solved additionally. Therefore, they are among the key points of the configuration.
The indoor environment affects productivity. The design of ventilation, heating, and possibly cooling must correspond to the type of production and the number of employees. Each solution is dimensioned according to real operation, not according to tables.
Energy Efficiency of the Hall
Energy today fundamentally affects operating costs. For walls, we design PIR sandwich panels with thicknesses of 120 to 150 mm. This achieves heat transfer coefficient values U ≈ 0.18 to 0.15 W/m²K. For mineral panels, we choose greater thicknesses.
The roof always has better thermal insulation parameters than the walls. The standard is a U value around 0.15 W/m²K. The configuration often includes preparation for photovoltaics or heat pumps. These technologies reduce the long-term operating costs of the industrial hall.
Safety and Fire Protection Solution
Fire safety has a direct impact on the construction cost. The value of fire resistance determines the type of structure as well as the composition of the walls and roof. The difference between PIR and mineral panels is not only technical but also budgetary.
In some operations, we design fire walls, closures, or fixed extinguishing systems. These elements must be part of the configuration already in the initial phase of the project.
Logistics and Transport
A functional industrial hall must handle transport. The design of access roads, handling areas, and loading ramps affects daily operations. Poorly designed logistics increase costs and slow down production.
During configuration, we address the links between the warehouse, production, and dispatch to ensure smooth production flows.
Sustainability and Water Management
The design also includes the solution of rainwater. Retention tanks or soakaways help meet legislative requirements and at the same time stabilize runoff conditions on the site. This approach is now standard for every new industrial building.
Facilities for Employees
An industrial hall is not just production. We design built-in and administrative parts with offices, changing rooms, social facilities, and technical rooms. The scope is always adapted to the operation and number of employees.
Hall Lighting
Daylight improves the working environment, but it can never replace artificial lighting. The standard is LED luminaires with intensity designed according to the type of operation. Natural lighting is provided by windows and skylights as a supplement.
PROMO HALY Hall Configurator
The basis of a proper design is a good configuration. On the PROMO HALY website, we offer a Hall Configurator, which allows you to design an industrial or steel hall according to specific requirements.
The configurator helps clarify dimensions, structure, Facade, and basic equipment. It serves as an input for the feasibility study and further project preparation. Based on the entered parameters, we will prepare a price proposal.
If you need to consult the design, contact the PROMO HALY team. We design and build custom industrial halls, from the first configuration to turnkey implementation.
