2024 Impact Report

Everyone deserves a well designed place they are proud to call home.

At Module, we’re on a mission to make high-quality, human-centered housing attainable through the power of offsite construction.

INTRO

Long before ESG became a buzzword, we’ve been living its principles. Sustainability, equity, and purpose are baked into the way we design homes, build partnerships, and create opportunities for communities to thrive. Last year, we took bold steps to bring our vision to life—opening our own manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh, PA, creating opportunities through workforce development, empowering developers to build with purpose, and of course, delivering thoughtfully designed, sustainable homes.

Our 2024 Impact Report shares the faces, facts, and stories behind our work. Explore how we’re reshaping the future of housing through innovation, grit, and a commitment to doing better.

Highlights include:

  • Two men standing outside next to a blue modern duplex house.

    Mission-Driven Developer Program

  • Partially constructed wooden house framework in a workshop, with a man in a yellow shirt walking by.

    Last Mile Facility

  • Modern two-story building with blue and white siding, nestled between brick and white-painted buildings, featuring black-framed windows and a yellow gate.

    5 Energy Star Certified Homes

Interior of a construction facility with wooden framework structures, workers wearing safety gear, and construction materials scattered around.
Group of construction workers posing outside a building, wearing orange uniforms and tool belts, with one person holding a hammer.

SOCIAL IMPACT

The Last Mile Facility, our 22,000 square foot manufacturing hub located in Pittsburgh, PA was intentionally opened with a low barrier to entry. It has become a beacon for workforce development and community education.

We’re proud partners with the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh (TIP). We work with TIP in a variety of ways to enhance workforce development training both at the factory and on the job site.

2 carpentry apprentices hired. 12 individuals trained on the job or at the factory.

“This partnership works. It makes business sense. And it’s making waves in every workforce development conversation that we have… It’s about taking action, creating opportunities, and seeing the results in real time.”
— Marquis Cofer, COO, Module
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Mission-Driven Developer Program

Module's Mission-Driven Developer Program (MDDP) supports housing providers developing new affordable, mixed-income, and workforce housing in historically disinvested communities. 

We received over 40 applicants from 15 states across the U.S.

In 2024, we’ve had the privilege to work with 8 developers across 5 states—including 7 women or developers of color.

Module has offered discounted design services and technical assistance to this cohort. Developers in the program will/have received priority on Module’s manufacturing line, significantly reducing cycle times for projects that deliver affordable housing where they are needed most. 

As part of the MDDP program, we’ve trained 36 developers on how to integrate offsite, sustainable building practices into their projects.

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Group of people standing on wooden stairs inside a construction area, smiling. Two posters are visible: one about the 'Mission Driven Developer Program' winners of 2024, and another displaying an image of 'Ledlie Street Affordable, For-Sale Homes.'
A group of seven people standing on a wooden staircase next to a partially constructed building. They are smiling and posing for a photo. There are several informational posters around them, including one with architectural plans for affordable homes and another labeled 'Mission-Driven Developer Program.'

From factory tours to speaking events, we’ve connected with hundreds of people this year, sparking conversations and building momentum for change.

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A crowded indoor event with people gathered in a large hall, some engaged in conversation, with a casual atmosphere.
A group of people walking through a warehouse, with insulated materials and packaging visible along the sides.
A group of people standing on a wooden porch decorated for the holidays, featuring a TV with a virtual fireplace and a small Christmas tree wrapped with caution tape.
A group of people touring a warehouse with insulated panels.
Group of men attentively listening indoors
Group of people attentively listening at an indoor event.
A group of people stand in an industrial setting, possibly a warehouse or factory, discussing or listening to a presentation. Two individuals in bright yellow-green shirts face the group. Equipment and materials are visible in the surroundings.
Indoor gathering with people standing and sitting around a fire pit inside a large industrial space, surrounded by wooden planks and a colorful mural on the wall.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Building homes shouldn’t come at the cost of the planet. Our homes have less waste and more impact, including:

Up to 20% lower lifecycle cost, streamlined production system, and design-build process ensuring quality control.

Repeatable, human-centered designs that are 70% more energy efficient than existing homes.

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Outline of a light bulb with a leaf inside, symbolizing green energy.

  • Our homes have a cutting-edge Unico system that uses small, efficient ducts to keep the air flowing and comfortable throughout your home. This means lower energy bills and a healthier, more comfortable living space for you.

  • An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) acts as the lungs of the home. By transferring heat energy between incoming and outgoing airstreams, the ERV not only maintains a fresh and healthy indoor environment but also optimizes HVAC efficiency, leading to lower energy costs and a reduced carbon footprint.

  • This home features super efficient all-electric components. Ductless heating and cooling, a hybrid water heater that can reduce usage up to 70% &  EnergyStar Appliances and WaterSense Fixtures that help save on utilities & reduce environmental impact.

View modular construction in action with our #ConstructionUpdates on insta leading up to set day on Ledlie Street.

Energy Star Homes

5 of our homes received Energy Star Certification in 2024.

What does a HERS Index Rating between 38-50 mean?

  • 50-70% more efficient than a standard new home

  • Estimated annual energy savings ranging from $890-$1250

HERS Index scale showing energy efficiency, ranging from 0 (Zero Energy Home) to 150+ (Existing Homes), with a marker at 38 for "This Home," indicating less energy use.

GOVERNANCE

At Module, we are dedicated to partnering with Minority and Women-Owned Enterprises.

Module Design, Build, and Manufacturing collaborates with the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh in a variety of ways empowering more women and minorities to enter the construction trades.

At Module Build, our construction arm, we work with several Minority and Women-owned subcontractor businesses to finish the homes on-site with local tradespeople.

Module team members are active members of their communities and serve on the board of Partners4Work, and BLUE Missions.

In 2024, we continued our work with the Last Mile Network, an urban manufacturing model that has created jobs in our hometown and that we’re bringing to other geographies.

Part of this program includes offering educational resources to Design and Construction partners. With the support of Fannie Mae, Module is scaling the Last Mile concept beyond Pittsburgh.

Our Construction Partners program is designed for general contractors who believe there are better ways to build. Module construction partners learn how to install modular boxes and the difference between traditional stick-built and off-site construction.

Design Partners Through an online training course, architects learn about the Module brand and the difference between traditional and modular construction. By bringing on Module Design Partners in other parts of the country, we can help architect-partners diversify their customer base, and put more Module homes in the hands of families looking for a sustainable solution for new construction.

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  • Portrait of Michaela Accardi

    “Module’s Last Mile Network, paired with its Mission Driven Developer Program, is an innovative solution to the nation’s housing supply gap that transforms not just how we construct homes, but how we give rise to a new generation of home builders. Witnessing this work scale from the heart of Pittsburgh and beyond has been nothing short of inspiring.”

    Michaela Accardi
    Sr Program Director, Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge
    Enterprise Community Partners

  • Portrait of Breon Green

    “One of my favorite things about being at Module is being able to be hands on. Outside of carpentry, I’ve learned a lot. We have the opportunity to work with electricity, plumbing…a lot of things that I haven’t experienced or thought that I would.”

    Breon Green
    Carpentry Apprentice
    Module

  • Portrait of Shelly Taylor

    “If I had to choose one word to describe Module it would be grind. This is a company full of people who believe in modular construction and great design as a way to solve the housing crisis. They get out there and they do whatever they have to do -in whatever temperature- to get it done. Grind, definitely.”

    Sherry Taylor
    Exec. Director
    Durham Community Land Trustees

Our story continues…

Our work was featured in publications like Forbes and highlighted at industry-leading events such as Blueprint, the MHBA Conference, Homes within Reach Conference, and AIA webinars.

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What’s Next? As we look to 2025 and beyond, we’re doubling down on our mission:

Colorful three-story residential building with modern design, featuring large windows and balconies, situated on a suburban street with cars, trees, and people walking. Adjacent to a small white building and surrounded by greenery.

  • Expand the Last Mile Network to bring sustainable housing to more states.

  • Certify the Last Mile Facility in additional regions, including Virginia, Maryland, and Ohio.

  • Grow our workforce development initiatives, to empower more individuals.

  • Deliver more homes and continue reducing the environmental impact of construction.

With every step forward, we’re proving that bold ideas and hard work can drive meaningful change. But we’re not doing it alone. Every home we build, every person we train, and every story we share is possible because of the partnerships, communities, and people who support and believe in what we’re doing.

Here’s to building a better future together.

Join us in our journey.