Kit of Parts: Rethinking Modular Through Prefabrication

Please join us on the evening of November 11th for the third and final installment of the Modular Design Series. At the heart of this series is an acknowledgment of one of the greatest barriers to the expanded, effective use of offsite construction: education. Many of today’s AEC professionals were never exposed to the principles of modular construction in their formal training. For a large portion of the industry, modular remains a new and unfamiliar practice. That is why it is imperative for those with hands-on experience to share their knowledge, so that peers across disciplines can learn from both successes and setbacks.

This final session expands the conversation to include prefabricated building components as an alternative lens for understanding modular thinking. By examining how prefabrication can integrate into both traditional and hybrid workflows, attendees will gain fresh perspectives on how to apply modular principles in flexible and scalable ways.

 By convening experienced practitioners and eager learners in the same room, AIA San Francisco's Housing Knowledge Community aims to accelerate the adoption of proven modular techniques, foster innovation, and build a stronger, more collaborative design and construction community.