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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)