Modular Design

Prefabricated, flexible construction.

Overview

Modular design, using standardized units, enables efficient construction globally, 20th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• Prefabricated, repeatable units.
• Flexible, scalable systems.
• Functional aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Habitat 67 (Canada, 1967).
• Modern Prefab Homes (Global, 21st century).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th–21st century.
• Residential, Civic: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Streamlines construction, scalability.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Prefabrication (technique), Flexibility (theory), Module (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History