flexiblefullpage
billboard
interstitial1
catfish1
Currently Reading

A look into the history of modular construction

A look into the history of modular construction

Modular construction is more than a century old, and throughout its lifespan, the methods have been readapted to meet specific needs of different eras.


By BD+C Staff | July 15, 2014

How time flies. Not many realize that modular construction is older than a century.

Earth Techling chronicles the journey modular construction has made, starting from the first designs built by British carpenter Henry Manning for construction in Australia (one such building still exists today in Adelaide, Australia), to today’s green focus on promoting modular construction as a more efficient method that leaves less of a carbon footprint.

Read more about the history of modular housing at Earth Techling.

Related Stories

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Aug 18, 2017

Video: Designing the ideal rugby stadium

HOK invited four world-class rugby players into its London studio to discuss what they would like to see in the rugby stadiums of the future.

Architects | Aug 16, 2017

Staffelbach joins DLR Group

The firm will be merging operations immediately with full integration and the name change to DLR Group| Staffelbach effective October 2.

Multifamily Housing | Aug 9, 2017

Related Companies unveils plans for One Hudson Yards luxury rental residences

The 33-story tower will be positioned on the High Line with views of the Hudson River and downtown Manhattan.

Multifamily Housing | Aug 9, 2017

Multifamily developers, designers cater to occupants’ need for mobility

Bike storage facilities and “bicycle kitchens” are among the most popular mobility amenities in multifamily developments, according to a new survey by Multifamily Design + Construction magazine.

Giants 400 | Aug 9, 2017

Innovation at 72 design firms

The following is a list of advancements architecture and A/E firms underwent in 2016, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2017 Giants 300 Report.

Giants 400 | Aug 9, 2017

Top 115 Architecture Firms

Gensler, Perkins+Will, and HKS top Building Design+Construction’s ranking of the nation’s largest architecture firms, as reported in the 2017 Giants 300 Report.

Giants 400 | Aug 9, 2017

Top 100 Architecture/Engineering Firms

Stantec, HOK, and CallisonRTKL are among the nation’s largest architecture/engineering firms, according to Building Design+Construction’s 2017 Giants 300 Report.

Contractors | Aug 4, 2017

4 ways to prepare for a negotiation

Practice, practice, practice, and understanding both sides of the deliberation are critical to success in any negotiation.

Laboratories | Aug 3, 2017

Today’s university lab building by the numbers

A three-month study of science facilities conducted by Shepley Bulfinch reveals key findings related to space allocation, size, and cost. 

boombox1
boombox2
native1

More In Category




halfpage1

Most Popular Content

  1. 2021 Giants 400 Report
  2. Top 150 Architecture Firms for 2019
  3. 13 projects that represent the future of affordable housing
  4. Sagrada Familia completion date pushed back due to coronavirus
  5. Top 160 Architecture Firms 2021