A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A renewed interest in prefabricated housing has emerged along with recent development in innovative manufacturing. The negative effects of conventional building practices on the environment coupled with an urgent need for affordable housing has encouraged the home building sector to prioritize resource efficiency and conservation. The rapid rise of digital production, along with mass customization that adapts an end product to a consumer’s needs, makes a long-term practice of off-site fabrication viable. Prefabrication’s importance rests in its ability to provide flexible living models for various demographics, while optimizing resource consumption. This chapter introduces the fundamentals of prefabricated construction on its main types including mass customization, time-saving interior construction methods, and design for growth and adaptability.
A renewed interest in prefabricated housing has emerged along with recent development in innovative manufacturing. The negative effects of conventional building practices on the environment coupled with an urgent need for affordable housing has encouraged the home building sector to prioritize resource efficiency and conservation. The rapid rise of digital production, along with mass customization that adapts an end product to a consumer’s needs, makes a long-term practice of off-site fabrication viable. Prefabrication’s importance rests in its ability to provide flexible living models for various demographics, while optimizing resource consumption. This chapter introduces the fundamentals of prefabricated construction on its main types including mass customization, time-saving interior construction methods, and design for growth and adaptability.
Innovative Construction Practices
The Urban Book Series
Friedman, Avi (author)
Fundamentals of Innovative Sustainable Homes Design and Construction ; Chapter: 6 ; 153-176
2023-06-27
24 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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