EP 211 Modular Architecture: Building Smarter to Solve the Global Housing Crisis with Rommel Sulit

The single biggest need in our industry is housing—globally, worldwide. But what if the solution to this massive crisis could be built faster, smarter, and still be beautiful?

Join host Corwyn J. Melette as he dives deep into the world of industrialized construction with special guest Rommel Sulit, Founding Principal and COO of Forge Craft Architecture and Design. Rommel is a 25-year veteran who's spent half his career pushing the boundaries of modular architecture to prove that quality and affordability can, and should, go hand-in-hand. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in real estate, community development, or the future of housing!

Key Takeaways:

• Attainable Housing at Every Level (0:06) — Why the housing gap isn’t just a low-income issue, but a challenge affecting every socioeconomic group.

• Beyond the Stigma (9:20) — Clearing up misconceptions between modular housing, HUD homes, and container builds.

• Speed + Scale (13:01) — Modular builds entire apartment complexes in months instead of years.

• Case Study: San Marcos Project (14:44) — How a 143-unit, 245-bed student housing complex came together in just four months.

• Designing Within Constraints (18:01) — How architects use modular systems to unlock creativity, efficiency, and beauty in attainable housing.

Modular isn't just about building homes faster; it's about building smarter. We're not just solving today's challenges—we're building legacies that last.

Reference Mentioned:

• Cheatham Street Flats (Student Housing)

• Stella Domo (Modular Home Concept)

Connect with Rommel:

• Website: https://forgexcraft.com/firm/team/rommel-sulit/

• Email Address: rommel@forgexcraft.com

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

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• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

If Harrison Langley showed us how to build attainable housing one backyard at a time, Rommel Sulit reveals how modular design is reshaping entire communities. 

Don’t miss this powerful continuation of our attainable housing series.

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