Laura Pike Seeley

At Modulous we are building a technology platform that enables the delivery of high-quality, sustainable multi-family homes, at scale and pace, globally. One aspect of my work at Modulous is that we are designing and delivering standardized housing modules – like Lego boxes that plug in side-by-side and top-to-bottom. 

The idea is to make urban areas less dependent on cars as part of the fight against climate change. The 15-minute city framework emphasizes bringing the essentials of daily life — work, entertainment, schools and green space — within a short walk or bicycle ride from home, reducing vehicle use and dramatically cutting carbon and pollution... See more

Malcolm Gladwell, author of New York Times bestsellers "The Tipping Point," "Blink" and "Outliers," recently took a swipe at work-from-home culture by saying it was not in the best interest of employees. Gladwell's proclamation has been met with skepticism and derision.

We’re applying technology as part of a larger system to enable the rapid development of housing, and it is an incredible challenge.

There are those who fear that modern knowledge workers are losing the ability to "go deep" and achieve a state of flow, an erosion that undermines true learning, innovation and professional success.