Modular units can be utilized for a number of applications, which can be deployed to a plot of land that you either own or control. One of the most popular, up and coming use fall under the catagory of ADU, or Accessory Dwelling Unit.

ADUs, or in-law apartments, are self-contained apartments, cottages, or small residential units, that are located on a property that has a separate main, single-family home, duplex, or other residential unit. In some cases, the ADU or in-law is attached to the principal dwelling or is an entirely separate unit, located above a garage or in the backyard on the same property.

Reasons for wanting to add a secondary suite to a property may be to receive additional income, provide social and personal support to a family member, or obtain greater security.

Home offices have become another popular use for modular units. recently a Canadian architect named Randy Bens, designed a new office for himself and his employees. Randy explains, ‘The goal was to have the benefits of working from home, while having an independent space for staff, a place to conduct meetings with clients and contractors, and to simply have more room to do our work.’ With that in mind, they looked at several construction options and settled on an over-sized steel shipping container.