Developed from the Asembler Assemble Research at RC4, The Bartlett UCL (2018), the Green Modular House by XMArchitect marks the next step in modular sustainable living. The project reimagines the dwelling as a kit-of-parts system — a series of lego-like modules that can be combined, stacked, or reconfigured to create a wide range of spatial layouts. Each module is fabricated primarily from plywood panels and recycled plastic waste, forming a material ecosystem that is lightweight, low-carbon, and fully recyclable.
The design aims to redefine construction through a highly standardized modular system. All units are prefabricated in a controlled workshop environment, allowing precise craftsmanship, reduced material waste, and efficient logistics. Once transported to site, the modules can be assembled rapidly with minimal tools, enabling deployment in remote landscapes, mountainous regions, or flood-affected zones where conventional construction struggles to reach. The entire process is designed to leave no waste behind, reinforcing a circular-economy model for building components.
Beyond its function as a compact home or homestay, the project positions modularity as a framework for resilience. The units can be shipped as emergency housing packages during natural disasters, providing safe, quick-to-assemble shelter for affected communities. Looking toward the near future, XMArchitect is exploring robotic assembly methods, where autonomous machines could erect large clusters of units in a fraction of the time — reducing labor demands while ensuring precision and scalability.
More than a building, this project represents a vision for a broader, intelligent housing ecosystem. Every recycled plastic panel, every plywood frame, and every interlocking module contributes to a construction model that is adaptable, affordable, and environmentally responsible. The Green Modular House demonstrates how architecture can evolve — transforming waste into resource, modularity into possibility, and small building blocks into a greener, smarter future for living.