Modular process design represents a transformative approach in chemical engineering that utilises standardised and pre‐engineered units to assemble production facilities. This strategy facilitates ...

Speed to market drives data center construction. That creates a ripe opportunity for modular construction, writes one ...

Urban, market-rate housing that lower-income workers can actually afford is one of our country’s biggest needs. For multifamily designers, this challenge presents several opportunities for creating ...

There is no shortage of developers or builders who have tried prefabrication and now swear against it. I hear more and more, “we tried it and it didn’t work.” Yet, some are achieving huge success. But ...

Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept explored in a recent column from Control Design. For controls engineers, ...

Modular design is reaching new audiences by letting users build systems that are suited to their unique needs and can evolve. The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community ...

It’s a well-known maxim that any project hoping for speed, quality, and affordability can only realistically hope to accomplish two of these goals — people call the trio an “unattainable triangle.” In ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belgard®, the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, will share its newest outdoor design program, Belgard Rooms, at Hardscape North America, taking ...

If you’re someone who moves a lot, or just likes to change your decor, the limitations of conventional furniture can be a bit of a pain. Why not build your furniture modularly, so it can change with ...

Is it time for more modular PCs? The trend towards standard, hot swap interfaces like Serial ATA, PCI Express and USB could change the way PCs are built and marketed. The PC as we know it could be an ...

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has certified the design for what will be the United States' first small modular nuclear reactor. The rule that certifies the design was published ...