#modular-construction

#modular-construction

The Hungary-based architecture studio has built the Pebl Grand, a 220-square-foot, prefabricated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that looks more at home on FX's 'Alien-Earth' set than in someone's backyard. Designed to feel both natural and otherworldly, the Pebl Grand blends organic materials like wood and stone with aluminum. Its asymmetrical, faceted shell gives it an asteroid-like look, and depending on its exterior cladding - either mirror, wood, or stone - it stands out or camouflages into its surroundings.

The company that makes them, Reframe, is the latest outfit chasing the construction sector's forever dream, in which buildings are assembled in factories like computers or cars, saving time and money in a field that everyone agrees requires too much of both. The technical name for this practice is modular construction, which has at times seemed as if it is the undisputed technology of the future.

The findings suggest that modular methods can reduce labor needs by up to 40%, speed project timelines by as much as 50%, cut costs when executed at scale and even reduce emissions. As a result, the modular industry poses a solution to some of the construction industry's biggest challenges including but not limited to costs, worker shortages and housing demand.

The Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport is undergoing a $9 billion project that includes expansion of Terminals A and C, as well as a new Terminal F.

"The Modern Side Stack showcases the adaptability of shipping containers, demonstrating how they can be converted into modern, efficient homes that blend functionality with comfort."