Hawaii: Embracing Modularity in Architecture
This project marked our foray into modular architecture, where standardized modules streamlined both design and construction. Each module, with a fixed footprint, could be repeated and configured to create diverse spatial layouts.This project was to fit into a high seismic zone, Category F, and faces wind speeds up to 200 miles an hour. Designing something for those specs was intense.
The construction process had to mirror this efficiency—predefined structural frames formed interlocking wall panels, categorized by finishes, electrical, and plumbing integration. This precision enabled the project to evolve into a DIY home kit, allowing seamless on-site assembly.And here’s the thing — labor costs and material costs in Hawaii are insanely high. A single screw can cost 10 times more than it does in India. So we planned everything down to the last detail, packed it all perfectly, and shipped it from India.
Exported to the U.S., this modular system enabled home erection in less than four weeks, redefining prefabricated efficiency on a global scale.We have perfected modularity, enabling us to scale vertically and construct multi-story buildings with efficiency and precision.
This project is designed to withstand a high seismic zone, Category F, and endure wind speeds of up to 200 miles per hour