Modular Beach Houses

Resolution 4 Architecture's Coastal House is Prefabricated and Compact

Resolution 4 Architecture designs a prefabricated modular beach house as a family getaway. Positioned on the sand dunes of Lido Beach, New York, the compact, minimalist, and modern-inspired structure presents "unencumbered views of the Atlantic Ocean." Unsurprisingly, the modular beach house is designed with floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around it to maximize the visual benefits of its location.

Resolution 4 Architecture's design features two wood-framed prefabricated forms that are stacked atop one another. These structures were prefabricated by Simplex Homes in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The architectural firm also wanted the modular beach house to fit within its coastal context and as a result, selected Western Red cedar as a main material since "the muted cedar typically harmonizes well within beach communities."
Trend Themes
1. Modular Construction - There is an opportunity for companies in the construction industry to embrace modular construction and help streamline the building process for various types of structures.
2. Coastal Vacation Homes - There is an opportunity for companies in the tourism industry to develop modular vacation homes in coastal locations, catering to those looking for unique, compact, and eco-friendly holiday accommodations.
3. Sustainable Architecture - There is an opportunity for companies in the architecture industry to focus on sustainable materials and designs, creating modern, eco-friendly and visually appealing structures that harmonize with their surroundings.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Construction companies can leverage modular construction to build more efficiently and sustainably, saving time and costs, while also increasing innovation and designing unique structures.
2. Tourism - Tourism companies can embrace the trend of modular vacation homes in coastal locations, offering guests an eco-friendly and unique experience that is specific to the location they are visiting.
3. Architecture - Architecture firms can focus on sustainable, visually appealing and modern designs that create harmony with the environments they are in, while also embracing modular construction and new materials to design efficient and innovative structures.

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