Modular architecture involves designing buildings using modules, or pre-made standardized sections. The modules can be manufactured off-site & assembled on-site. This streamlines the construction.
Modular Housing Architecture
The M-House by Michael Jantzen exemplifies the benefits of modular housing architecture. The entire system could be repeatedly put together and taken apart to create a variety of shapes and sizes.
Modular Office Architecture
At its YouTube headquarters in London, the design of a single module could be adapted to function as a large screening room, a photocopier room, & meeting rooms that could accommodate 12 people.
Integrated Modular Architecture
In Interlace, Singapore, 19 apartment buildings, all six stories high and the same length, are stacked in a hexagonal pattern to create eight expansive, permeable courtyards.
Compact Modular Architecture
Compact modular architecture focuses on optimizing small spaces without sacrificing user comfort or style. This is exemplified in the tiny house movement, which may be as small as 150 sq ft.