Modular buildings consist of prefabricated rooms or sections that are constructed off-site and assembled on-site. They offer advantages like less waste, lower costs, safer construction, and shorter build times compared to conventional methods. The Dean 461 apartment building in Brooklyn is an example of a modular high-rise consisting of 32 stories and 363 pre-fab apartment blocks. While modular construction has advantages, it also has some disadvantages such as potential transport difficulties with large modules and an unconventional aesthetic.

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8. • The materials used in modular homes are typically the same as site
constructed homes.
• Wood-frame floors, walls and roof are often utilized.
• Some modular homes include brick or stone exteriors, granite
counters and steeply pitched roofs.
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9. BREAK DOWN VIEW OF MODULES

12. DEAN
461

14. It is located in Brooklyn
Designed by New York architecture firm SHoP
It consists of 32-storeys and 363pre-fab
apartments blocks
DEAN 461

17. ADVANTAGES
• Less Materials Waste
• Cheaper when compared to conventional building methods
• Less materials exposure to inclement weather
• Less site disturbance
• Safer Construction
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Built to cod with Shorter Build Times

18. • Unconventional look
• Some alternatives are not as long lasting as the brick and mortar
options
• Large modules are difficult to transport
• Requires highly trained professionals.
DISADVANTAGES

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