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Modular construction’s sustainable approach to housing crisis

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Modular construction’s sustainable approach to housing crisis

25 April 2024
Modular construction offers significant environmental advantages and addresses pressing global issues, such as the housing crisis and refugee displacement.
Editorial Team

Traditional construction methods struggle to meet the demand for affordable and sustainable housing. Modular construction, however, streamlines the building process, reducing waste and carbon footprint. It provides rapid, cost-effective solutions for emergency housing needs, refugee camps, and transitional housing projects. Moreover, it aids in tackling homelessness, offering customisable and community-oriented living spaces. 

Additionally, modular construction helps alleviate working poverty by providing affordable housing options. Through innovation and scalability, modular construction presents a viable solution to the world's housing challenges.

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James Wormald
Themes
Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Construction materials and circular construction