Oliver X. Zhang

What can high-density urban lots and the most remote building sites teach us about the future of housing? Oliver Zhang, Edmund Lee and Walker McKinley approach this challenge from different directions, exploring how design, manufacturing and smarter building systems can overcome constraints on space, labor, transportation and construction. From high-design prefab homes built into urban infill to systems conceived for extreme environments and beyond, this conversation examines what can be simplified, standardized and manufactured without sacrificing architectural quality or livability. Attendees will learn how constraints can drive innovation, how factory precision can improve consistency, and how adaptable building systems can expand where and how we build.