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EP 50Modular Construction

America Is 20 Years Behind on Modular Building

David Den DaasFounder, Urban Lab Architecture
June 10, 2026

Jordan Salvador sits down with David Den Daas, founder of Urban Lab Architecture in Washington, DC, to discuss why America is 20 years behind on modular building. David explains that America is still building with wood modules that require wide-load trucks and special permits, a method the rest of the world figured out decades ago.

Topics Covered

  • Modular Construction
  • Housing Innovation
  • AEC Industry
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