EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 3 MIN
Design for Modular: What Architects Get Wrong
from Built Different · host Spring Street Management Group
Why do so many modular projects fail at the design phase? Because architects approach modular the wrong way.In this episode, we break down the three critical mistakes architects make when designing for modular construction—and how to avoid them.Topics covered:Why designing for modular means starting with constraints, not fighting themThe module grid problem: bathrooms, kitchens, and corridors that straddle seamsHow over-customization kills factory economicsWhy smart architects pick the factory first and design to their strengthsTransportation limits that shape every decision downstreamWhether you're an architect new to modular or a developer vetting design partners, this episode reveals where design goes wrong—and how to get it right from day one.Built Different is brought to you by Spring Street Management Group. New episodes drop weekdays at 6 AM Pacific.]]>
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Most architects design buildings first and ask if they can be modularized later. That's backwards—and it's why modular projects fail before they start.
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