Modular Construction

Assembling prebuilt modules for buildings.

Overview

Modular construction uses concrete and steel for prebuilt units assembled on-site for efficiency.

Core Characteristics

• Rapid and scalable.
• Prefabricated modules.
• Cost-effective.

Notable Examples

• Habitat 67 (Canada, 1967, modular housing).
• CitizenM Hotels (Global, 2000s, modular hotels).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Efficiency focus.
• Residential: Modular homes.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Moshe Safdie, it streamlines construction.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Prefabrication (technique), Functionalism (theory), Structure (element), Structuralism (movement)