Water is relentless—and in cities like Chicago, masonry buildings prove it. Bob Kelly has spent a decade opening up parapets, roof-to-wall connections, and stucco-over-frame assemblies to find the same root cause again and again: trapped moisture with nowhere to go. In this Offsite Construction Series episode, Bob shares how his team developed practical, field-proven fixes—and why tighter, modern buildings demand smarter moisture strategies.

Prefab and modular aren’t just about faster builds—they’re a pathway to healthier, more resilient homes. In this Offsite Dirt Network interview, Troy Thiel sits down with Copeland Casati of Green Modern Kits to explore how passive-solar design, structural insulated panels (SIPs), and small-footprint thinking can reshape housing for both rural and urban communities.

In this 16-part series, we explore how repurposed steel frames, specifically shipping containers, can provide innovative solutions to urgent challenges in the building sector. Each part delves into critical issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting physical climate change challenges, and building resiliency in specific locations. So far, we have examined how shipping container homes can reduce emissions and support communities through climate-conscious design.