Most people remember building with blocks, wooden or plastic shapes that allowed us to take our ideas into 3D reality. While it is obviously much more complex, the increasingly sophisticated modular building process is making that process work on a grand scale. Building the components of a project - commercial or residential - off site allows not only multiple phases of construction to be completed simultaneously, it also protects the construction from the elements. Weather is one of the number one causes of construction delay. Rain, cold, and extreme heat can not only stop actual construction, but can also damage materials resulting in the need to re-order supplies. Modular buildings, because they are typically built indoors, remove that element of unknown and allow progress even in poor weather conditions. Also, because they can significantly reduce the amount of time to complete a project they are typically more cost effective. Despite their uncertain reputation, many modular components are built to exceed building standards and often include more advanced energy efficiency systems as well.
There is also a rise in green modular homes that are often smaller than traditional homes and incorporate energy practices such as solar and wind power. Because transportation of materials and equipment is one element of consideration when building green, many proponents of modular homes believe this is the ultimate reduction of a home's carbon foot print. What ever you choose to believe, you must admit that today's modular home is a look into the future of cost-effective, time efficient, and in many cases beautiful, construction.
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