ABSTRACT

Modular construction has the potential to improve housing quality, speed up delivery and reduce building costs – so why isn’t everyone doing it? This practical handbook combines real-world advice on designing modular housing with a compelling argument for off-site construction as a means for architects taking a greater role and achieving more influence in their housing projects. 

Focusing on the benefits as well as the challenges of modular construction, this book illustrates that off-site construction need not act as a design constraint and can in fact provide an opportunity for greater design impact. Richly illustrated with recent case studies and featuring over 100 photographs of exemplar projects, The Modular Housing Handbook provides inspiration as well as timely, practical advice.

part I

Making Modular Housing

chapter Chapter 1|26 pages

Towards a Modular Architecture

chapter Chapter 2|22 pages

A Modern Modular Vernacular

chapter Chapter 3|26 pages

Making a Modular Metropolis

chapter Chapter 4|22 pages

Architects as Designers in Industry

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Making sure it Stacks Up

chapter Chapter 6|24 pages

The Modular World

chapter Chapter 7|4 pages

Building a more Modular Future

part II|76 pages

Modular Case Studies

chapter Case Study 1|10 pages

Apex House, Wembley, London

chapter Case Study 2|8 pages

New Islington, Manchester

chapter Case Study 3|10 pages

Greenford Quay, Ealing, London

chapter Case Study 4|8 pages

Beechwood West, Basildon

chapter Case Study 6|6 pages

Union Wharf, Greenwich

chapter Case Study 7|6 pages

Clement Canopy, Singapore

chapter Case Study 8|16 pages

George Street, Croydon, London