Modular Construction: Design Considerations and Opportunities

Vikrom Laovisutthichai (), Weisheng Lu and Fan Xue
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Vikrom Laovisutthichai: The University of Hong Kong
Weisheng Lu: The University of Hong Kong
Fan Xue: The University of Hong Kong

A chapter in Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, 2021, pp 1351-1361 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The realization of Modular Construction (MC) is impeded by several barriers, e.g., initial investment, logistics constraints, and negative perception. Design, a profoundly creative process to alleviate difficulties in the built environment, is prospected to enhance this construction method. Under this circumstance, many guidelines, recommendations, and avoidances have been proposed to design. However, every coin has two sides. This research, therefore, argues that MC also provides new design opportunities, which have not been yet extensively investigated. It does so by comprehensive literature review and detailed archival study of successful case studies. The result unveils that although MC, by nature, may impose several design limitations, e.g., design simplification, standardization, and limited dimension, it can also serve demands and construct an outstanding architectural design by, for example, a composition of three-dimensional unit, mass customization, and product prototype. This research creates a balanced view of MC in a design process, and highlights the new approach for further design and research development in this discipline.

Keywords: Modular construction; Architectural design; Design for excellence; Design for manufacturing and assembly (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-3587-8_92

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