Abstract
Product modularity is a concept that can contribute to the improvement of product quality and production efficiency in house-building. However, there is a lack of consensus in the literature on the concepts that define product modularity. Furthermore, little attention has been given to the differences between building construction and manufacturing, for which product modularity was originally developed. This research aims to address that gap by adapting the conceptualization of product modularity so that it can effectively be used in the house-building industry. The methodological approach adopted in this study was Design Science Research, and two empirical studies were carried out on construction companies based in Brazil and in the U.K. Those studies are used to illustrate the applicability and utility of the proposed concepts and tools. Research findings indicate that the adoption of product modularity concepts results in benefits to both traditional construction technologies and prefabricated building systems.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4919-4937 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Sustainability |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
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Patricia Tzortzopoulos
- Department of Design & The Built Environment - Head of Department - Design & the Built Environment
- School of Arts and Humanities
- Innovative Design Lab Research Centre - Member
- Sustainable Living Research Centre - Advisory Committee Member
Person: Academic