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INSTRUCTORS: 
Sara Pacelko, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
Madeline Giovagnoli
Christian J. Agulles

Course Length: 1.5 hour

Purpose and Background

This course will only award PDHs for completion.

This presentation explores innovative solutions addressing the affordable housing crisis. Speakers will delve into industrialized construction, modular housing systems, and the intersection of climate resilience and housing affordability. They will discuss how prefab units and modular systems can significantly reduce construction time and costs, highlighting volumetric and panelized modular construction approaches. Strategies for designing environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient buildings will be covered. Real-world case studies will illustrate the successful implementation of modular housing. The speakers will explain the practical challenges and solutions in deploying modular housing across various climates and seismic zones. Solar-powered housing projects will be introduced as a key component of sustainable development. The presentation will conclude by demonstrating how modular housing can meet urgent needs, such as disaster relief and recovery.

Learning outcomes and session benefits

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify innovative solutions to the affordable housing crisis, including industrialized construction and modular housing systems.
• Analyze the benefits of prefab units and modular systems in reducing construction time and costs, using volumetric and panelized construction approaches.
• Evaluate strategies for designing buildings that are environmentally sustainable and resilient to climate impacts, supported by real-world case studies.
• Discuss practical challenges and solutions in deploying modular housing in various climates and seismic zones, with a focus on solar-powered projects and urgent needs such as disaster relief and recovery.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are assessed by responding to the post-session survey. If the course is taken On-Demand, there will also be a 10-question multiple choice post-test.

Who Should Attend?

• Structural Engineers
• Energy engineers
• Professionals working in climate change
• Construction Engineers
• Project Managers
• Contractors
• Architects
• Builders

How to Earn your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

This course is worth 1.5 PDH. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the course.