Is Modular Worth the Hype? A NEW BLUEPRINT FOR MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS— ONE CONSTRUCTED, QUITE LITERALLY, BLOCK BY BLOCK. With our nation facing a critical housing shortage, modular construction offers a faster, more cost-effective solution that could diversify approaches to design and delivery and reshape multifamily development for the better. While modular construction brings significant advantages in speed, efficiency, and affordability, it also introduces unique challenges that require careful planning and management throughout the process. In this article, Perkins Eastman’s Stuart Lachs, residential practice leader, and Nate Sunderhaus, senior residential lead of the firm’s Philadelphia studio, explore the economic and sustainable benefits of modular construction, as well as the promises and potential pitfalls that come with this innovative approach.
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