The modular is a system which is devised for endless possibilities of combinations with just simple and connectable forms. The world is divided into imperial and metric calculation system, the modular claims to be the saving grace of the division between the 2 systems. It only uses a single unit, double unit, and the golden section. The scale was represented with a 6-foot tall “handsome man” with a raised arm.
Personally, as a fan of the metric system, I disagree and felt slightly offended as to why is the logical system is being diminished to just a length. I believe it achieves its communication with all sides of building construction from engineers to contractors. In real life works, things won't be as perfect as a single or double unit. Inflections in the workmanship would adjust the data. To consider the small minor details are necessary.
But, as my interest in prefabrication grows, it is a great thinking and design process of having puzzle-like components to create structural pictures. What kind of designs should a universal modular be? Is it even achievable to have a universal all-in-one modular? If it’s just simple geometry, then isn't a brick considered the most basic modular, even the earliest maybe? If prefab is the future for buildings is The Modular too advance for us the current generation that is can only be understood and used in a future lifetime?
Gwendolyn Chan Mei Yee 1001749034
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