Stacked for Success: Design Considerations for Modular Light-Frame Wood Projects
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Off-site construction is an increasingly effective strategy for delivering light-frame wood commercial and multi-family buildings that meet performance, safety, and sustainability goals. This presentation explores the range of off-site approaches—from prefabricated components to fully modular systems—and how their benefits help deliver long-lasting, healthy buildings.
Through case studies and technical discussion, participants will learn about benefits such as improved quality control, jobsite safety, material resource efficiency, and enhanced envelope performance. Key considerations for effectively implementing off-site construction will be addressed, including strategies to ensure effective collaboration, code-compliance, and occupant safety.
- Location:
- Online
- Date/Time:
- May 13, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
- Credits:
- Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credit
Speakers
David Butler, PE | Lochsa Engineering
David Butler is a Structural Senior Project Manager at Lochsa Engineering, specializing in off-site, volumetric modular projects. He brings value engineered solutions and twenty plus years of engineering experience to a variety of project types, including: high-end residential, grain silos, motorized recreational vehicles, commercial and industrial buildings. David earned his BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and maintains a professional license (PE) in California. With his children now mostly out of the house, he can often be found building a new LEGO set, putzing in his garage, or following his beloved Boston Bruins.
Paige Smith, AIA, LEED BD+C | Lowney Architects
Paige is an architect with 22 years of experience in a wide range of project types, including 10 years in the multi-family residential sector. Having worked on residential projects in both urban and suburban settings for non-profit and for-profit developers, Paige has managed projects from Concept Design through Construction Administration. Her thorough understanding of the Building Code has helped develop cutting-edge prefabricated systems, and today she assists clients in creating innovative project-delivery systems that meet code requirements. Paige has helped develop 900 residential units, including more than 150 modular units in multi-family projects. She served as an on-site liaison for a factory-built housing company in Vallejo, CA, which helped her create an experience-driven modular architecture practice. She has assisted dozens of clients in evaluating whether modular architecture is appropriate for their projects. Paige has her Bachelor’s in Architecture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
