Otis Odell on Construction Genius Podcast
January 21, 2025
A conversation about housing, collaboration, and the long view of how ideas become built reality.
Otis Odell, principal at HED, was featured on the Construction Genius podcast in an episode focused on modular construction and its potential role in addressing today’s housing challenges. Hosted by Eric Anderton, the podcast explores leadership, innovation, and decision-making across the construction industry. Drawing on decades of experience, Odell reflected on how modular delivery has evolved—and what it still requires—to meaningfully support housing at scale. He emphasized the importance of collaboration, storytelling, and a deeper understanding of how housing shapes community life, positioning design as both a technical and human-centered practice.
