The fourth modular home by Studio 804, constructed during the spring semester of 2007, is a 1,500-square-foot house in the Kansas City metropolitan area, just blocks from the University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas City’s urban core. Consisting of seven modules joined on site, Mod 4 features a flexible floor plan organized around a service core that defines the interior and distinguishes public from private spaces.

Mod 4 addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the site’s characteristics, material selection, and energy efficiency. The north facade is heavily insulated with recycled cellulose and tightly sealed to protect the interior from cold northern winds, while the south facade features expansive glazing to maximize natural light and solar heat gain during colder months. Other sustainable features include bamboo flooring, recycled countertops, adjustable thermal window coverings, a porous driveway, FSC-certified Brazilian hardwood, recycled aluminum siding, ventilating skylights, and a white cool roof.