modular construction

Modular construction involves using standardized units, or modules, to build structures. These modules are designed to fit together precisely, minimizing the need for cutting and fitting on-site. This approach allows for mass production of components, which can lower costs and streamline the building process.1

Modules can be pre-made with integrated elements like plumbing and wiring, simplifying assembly. This method is often favored for projects like affordable housing and schools. The concept of modules in building has historical roots, seen in classical architecture's use of standardized proportions and in Japanese architecture's use of rice mats to define room sizes. Modern systems, such as Le Corbusier's Modulor, also utilize grids and proportions to organize building dimensions.1