Authors : Dr. Rumana Rashid; Mehnaz Tabassum; Asma Siddika; Shahrin Sultana Sinthia

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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Abstract : Due to frequent floods, river erosion, and rapid urbanization, Bangladesh one of the most climate-vulnerable nations. Traditional construction methods are unable to provide affordable and adaptable dwelling solutions. Modular housing has shown promise on in terms of cost savings, quicker construction, and increased use, but its use in Bangladesh is still underexplored. Modular wooden stilt houses in Munshiganj already act as portable responses to seasonal displacement, but the large prefabricated façades limit their efficiency and portability. Humanitarian examples, such as Shigeru Ban's disaster shelters and modular housing initiatives, demonstrate the versatility of modular systems. cost-effectiveness, export potential, and material efficiency.

Keywords : Modular House, Flexible Module, Easy Construction, Transportation, House Export.

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