A decade ago, the US modular industry was insulated and isolated from what other countries around the world were building using offsite factory built modules.
We thought of ourselves as the world’s leader in the field of modular but that has changed drastically over the past ten years. Not only have many countries kept pace with their US siblings, while many have surpassed us. Along with massive government support in a lot of countries, innovation is running wild in many European and Asian factories.
Here are just 4 examples of what is being built in affordable modular housing in cities throughout Europe.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
In 2006, the most famous modular city was built in Wenkehof in Amsterdam.
It was intended for students with about 1000 containers, each with everything you need for life — bed, bath, and small kitchen.
Berlin, Germany
Following the example of Wenckehof, a similar modular campus for students was built in Berlin. The project was developed by an architectural agency from Zurich, Switzerland.
This modular city is built as a multi-story affordable residential complex from shipping containers.
New York, USA
Brooklyn has the tallest modular complex at 32 floors — 461 Dean. Its construction lasted three years — from 2013 to 2016. It consists of 930 modules, which are held on a steel frame.
The complex was built as affordable housing, where socially unprotected citizens can rent apartments.
Hesse, Germany
A modular refugee complex has been built on the outskirts of the municipality of Kriftel. It is designed for 40 people. In the town of — separate metal modules, which are externally sheathed with wooden panels.
This town is designed primarily for families.
There are thousands of other modular affordable housing projects around the world. Many are cutting edge using the latest innovations in manufacturing. If you would like your factory showcased either on this blog or in Offsite Builder Magazine, simply contact me at [email protected]
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Gary Fleisher is the Editor in Chief of Modular Home Source and Offsite Builder. Email at [email protected]
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