Modular sustainability

While modular or prefabricated construction practices are not new , they are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to a number of factors ranging from the rise in digital capabilities , need for new sustainability measures , and the ability to build on an accelerated timeline with increased cost savings . What is still relatively new to our industry is the development of modular structures that solely utilize natural materials and include operational systems that are best for our neighborhoods and our planet – all conceptualized and designed in lockstep with the community that will directly benefit from the project . One example of the innovative and sustainable applications of modular construction is the retail village at Sycamore & Oak , a new , 23,000-squarefoot real estate development in Washington , D . C ., completed in just under a year .