The Rise of Modular Housing

Modular housing has its roots in post-World War II America, where it was initially conceived as a means to quickly and affordably address the housing crisis faced by returning veterans. Despite its early promise, modular construction struggled to gain widespread acceptance in the U.S. due to aesthetic concerns, regulatory hurdles, and a preference for traditional building methods. However, the concept never disappeared and has, once again, found fertile ground.

“The United States is facing a housing crisis, with millions of homes needed to fill the gap. But more than 50 years ago, the United States was exploring a potential answer to this problem: industrialized, modular housing.”

— The New York Times

New York Times article: How an American Dream of Housing Became a Reality in Sweden

At the Lindbäcks factory in Sweden, one unit of volumetric housing is created every half an hour.