ISO 1006-1983 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1006:1983 — Building construction — Modular coordination — Basic module. Establishes the standardized value of the basic module (symbol M) for use in modular coordination of buildings and building components; specifies that 1 M = 100 mm for design and construction in accordance with the principles of ISO 2848.

Abstract

This short International Standard defines the basic module used in modular coordination of buildings, giving the symbol (M) and the internationally standardized value 1 M = 100 mm. It is intended to support consistent sizing and coordination of building elements in line with the rules laid down in ISO 2848.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (replaced by ISO 21723:2019).
• Publication date: 1983-11-01 (Edition 2, published November 1983).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.010.30 (Technical aspects — Building and civil engineering works).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (1983).
• Number of pages: 2.

Scope

Specifies the value of the basic module (M) to be used in modular coordination of buildings of all types and in the design of building components, so that dimensions and component sizes can be coordinated internationally. The document applies the modular coordination principles set out in ISO 2848 and serves as the basic sizing reference for subsequent modular-coordination parts and revisions.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the basic module symbol and value: 1 M = 100 mm (basic sizing unit for modular coordination).
• Application to the design and coordination of building elements and dimensional grids in accordance with ISO 2848.
• Provides the foundational sizing parameter used by related modular-coordination standards (multimodules, sub‑modular increments, preferred vertical dimensions), later consolidated and updated in ISO 21723:2019.
• Intended to promote interchangeability, clarity in design, and economy by harmonizing component and space dimensions.

Typical use and users

Engineers, architects, building designers, manufacturers of prefabricated building components, standards committees and national standards bodies use basic-module definitions when specifying dimensional coordination grids, prefabrication interfaces, and component sizing rules. The standard is (or was) used as a normative reference for designers and product manufacturers seeking to align with international modular-coordination practice.

Related standards

ISO 1006:1983 is part of the modular coordination family of standards and was later revised and consolidated into ISO 21723:2019. Related documents include ISO 2848 (principles and rules for modular coordination) and other modular-coordination parts covering multimodules, vertical dimensions and sub‑modular increments (examples include standards revised by ISO 21723).

Keywords

modular coordination, basic module, module M, building construction, dimensional coordination, ISO 2848, prefabrication, component sizing, ISO 1006, ISO 21723.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1006:1983 is an International Standard titled "Building construction — Modular coordination — Basic module" that defines the basic size unit (M) used for modular coordination in building design.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It establishes the value and symbol of the basic module (1 M = 100 mm) for use when coordinating dimensions of buildings and building components, referencing the principles in ISO 2848.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Architects, structural and building services engineers, manufacturers of modular/prefabricated components, and standards bodies use the basic-module definition when adopting modular coordination in design and production.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 1006:1983 has been withdrawn and superseded by ISO 21723:2019 (Buildings and civil engineering works — Modular coordination — Module). Users should refer to ISO 21723:2019 for the current consolidated module definitions and preferred multimodular and vertical dimensions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the modular coordination family of standards (principles in ISO 2848 and complementary parts for multimodules, sub‑modular increments and vertical dimensions). Several related modular-coordination standards were consolidated or revised into ISO 21723:2019.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Basic module (M), modular coordination, module = 100 mm, dimensional coordination, ISO 2848, prefabrication, component interchangeability.