The 12-Plex: designed for the mid-density sweet spot.
The 12-Plex is 8Module's mid-density format, designed for sites where single-family homes do not deliver enough units and high-rise towers are not feasible or desirable. It fills the gap that municipal planners, developers, and housing groups encounter most often: the need for 8 to 16 units on a modestly sized lot, delivered quickly and at a predictable cost.
Each 12-Plex is composed of factory-built modules that stack and connect on site to form a three-storey building. The modules arrive with interiors fully finished — kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, and mechanical systems are all installed before the unit leaves the factory. On-site work is limited to setting modules on foundations, making utility connections, and completing exterior finishes.
How the format works.
The building is organized as four units per floor across three storeys. Each unit is a self-contained module that can be configured as a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio depending on the project requirements. The structural system uses steel framing, which provides the rigidity needed for stacking and transportation while keeping unit weights within standard trucking limits.
The 12-Plex is not a compromise between density and speed. It is a format specifically designed to deliver both — enough units to make a meaningful contribution to supply, built fast enough to stay on budget.
12 units across three storeys, with four modules per floor.
Flexible unit configurations: studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.
Steel-framed modules built to CSA A277 standards for structural integrity and fire safety.
Full interior finishing in the factory, including kitchens, bathrooms, and mechanical systems.
On-site assembly completed in approximately four days, with occupancy in weeks.
Where it fits in the housing landscape.
The 12-Plex format is designed for the kind of projects that Quebec municipalities need most: mid-density housing on infill lots, near transit corridors, and in established neighborhoods where zoning allows three to four storeys. It is the format that bridges the gap between suburban sprawl and urban towers, providing meaningful density without the complexity of high-rise construction.
For developers, the format offers a repeatable model that can be deployed across multiple sites with minimal redesign. For municipalities, it provides a predictable housing product that fits within existing zoning frameworks and delivers units on a timeline that aligns with political and budgetary cycles.
