Prefab Construction and
Modular Construction Books
Designing and
Constructing Prefabricated Houses, Modular Offices, and Prefab
Industrial Buildings
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Components and Systems: Modular Construction Design, Structure, New
Technologies In-Depth Presentation of Precast Building
Components and Products
The volume Components and Systems offers an in-depth and clearly
organized presentation of the various types of precast building
components from semi-finished products to building with components,
open and closed systems, and skeleton and panel construction all the
way to spatial cell constructions. The systems are accompanied by
detailed drawings and color photographs. Discussions of transporting
and assembling the various systems round off the topic and make this
book an indispensable practical companion.
Contemporary Prefab Houses Using Prefabricated
Components in the World of Contemporary Architectural Design
In recent years, Prefab is
becoming a major buzzword in the world of contemporary architectural
design. Prefabricated and flat-pack homes, buildings and furniture
represent the possibilities of partial mass production and extreme
portability fused into aesthetically awesome finished products. This
title showcases the work of architects and builders who are striving
to bring design and production concepts together to embrace
modernist ideals and deliver affordable edgy designs. The challenge
is to combine the need for mobility and sustainability with a
building design that appeals to clients and overcomes potentially
negative stereotypes that are conventionally associated with prefab.
Intermodal Shipping Container Small Steel Buildings Explains How to Use and Modify Steel Cargo
Containers to Quickly Use Them as Buildings
Intermodal Shipping Container Small Steel Buildings explains how to
purchase steel cargo containers and modify them for use as buildings
under 1000 sq ft in size. Learn how you can save up to 40% over
tradition lumber and factory made steel structures with these unique
building blocks. New and used steel shipping containers are
available nationwide. It's easy to buy containers and modify them
for use as workshops, garages, cabins, guest houses, super carports,
RV - 5th wheel covers, and much more (the book shows how).
Kit Homes Modern Comprehensive Look at The Full Range of
Modern Kit Homes
Kit Homes Modern explains everything homeowners need to know about
this low cost/high design alternative, offering a comprehensive look
at the full range of modern kit homes currently on the market. A
brief, entertaining history on the origin and evolution of kit
homes, including how they differ from mobile homes, is followed by a
visual, behind-the-scenes tour of the creation of a kit home -- from
the architect's drawing board to the factory floor to its final
destination. Kit Homes Modern will raise the potential homeowner's
comfort level and provide a vivid and precise understanding of the
structural and interior features of the kit home and the many
options available. Tips and hints on buying and installing a kit
home tell homeowners exactly what to expect and show them how to
avoid costly pitfalls and mistakes. And an exhaustive resource
section provides up-to-date references on manufacturers, architects,
consumer websites, consultants, and contractors who specialize in
kit homes.
Loblolly House: Elements of a New Architecture + DVD Look Inside a Fully
Modular, Award Winning Prefabricated House With Advanced Features
Known for their in-depth research and innovative, inventive, and
meticulously constructed architecture, Kieran Timberlake Associates
put its ideas about streamlining the making of architecture to the
test. The results took the form of a fully modular and award-winning
house, featuring an active and adjustable double-skin facade so
advanced that no client would consider it. Kieran Timberlake
Associates boldly took the project upon themselves, using partner
Stephen Kieran's own summer house as a laboratory.
New Houses Compact & Prefab Building Compact, Environmentally Friendly
and Cost Effective Housing
The concept of the prefabricated house has long been reserved for
dwellings of a humble nature; a last resort rather than a desirable
place to live. However, as society has become more conscious of the
need for environmentally friendly and cost effective housing,
architects have responded by dramatically improving the technology
and aesthetics of these types of constructions. Prefabulous Houses
takes the reader on a journey through what can be achieved today in
the field of prefabricated housing.
Prefab Architecture: A Guide to Modular Design and Construction The Definitive Reference on Prefab
Architecture for Architects and Construction Professionals
Written for architects and related design and construction
professionals, Prefab Architecture is a guide to off-site
construction, presenting the opportunities and challenges associated
with designing and building with components, panels, and modules. It
presents the drawbacks of building in situ (on-site) and
demonstrates why prefabrication is the smarter choice for better
integration of products and processes, more efficient delivery, and
realizing more value in project life cycles.
Prefab Green Creating Thoughtful Green, Sustainable
Designs with Eco-Friendly Materials and Low-Energy Options
Architect Michelle Kaufmann shares her vision of creating
thoughtful, sustainable design for everyone. Her firm, Michelle
Kaufmann Designs, blends sustainable home layouts, eco-friendly
materials, and low-energy options to create a "prepackaged" green
solution to home design. Kaufmann tells about five eco-principles
that are present in every design her firm creates-smart design,
eco-materials, energy efficiency, water conservation, and healthy
environment-and how each work together to create homes that make a
difference.
Prefab Houses 25 International Houses
Based on Modular and Prefabrication Systems
Prefab houses have ecological advantages in comparison to standard
construction systems, since they represent a more effective use of
resources and a reduction of construction time and there with costs.
All houses are built in factories, carried by road and assembled on
site. Thus, building materials can be used more economically and
very few refuse is produced during construction. Due to the actual
spread of technologies and construction typologies, the
international prefabrication industry can deliver up-to-date houses,
aesthetically modern, and with an average rank of prizes from very
cheap solutions to more exclusive ones, depending on the main
material used (wood, steel, galvanized aluminum and concrete).
Prefab Modern Examines Diverse Projects That Combine
Innovative Design with Prefabricated Construction Techniques
Who says dream houses are only for the rich? The ongoing revolution
in prefabricated homes brings innovative, contemporary design to the
masses, transforming "trailer trash to trailer chic," declares
architectural writer Herbers. These diverse projects by 15
firms-from Michael Graves’s Pavilions (designed for Target as
freestanding structures or home additions) to Rocio Romero’s LV Home
building kit-are not only inexpensive, they’re also sturdy,
transportable, adaptable and, most revolutionary of all, purchasable
online. Much of the secret to cutting costs is using readily
available materials such as steel, glass and aluminum, and cutting
the building process down to a few days.
Prefab Now In-Depth Look at State of the Art
Prefabricated and Modular Homes
PreFab Now explores the best prefabricated houses on the market
today worldwide and addresses the advantages and disadvantages of
choosing a prefab home over a custom-built one. This book also
covers cost, sustainability, and durability. With a wealth of
elaborate plans, drawings, renderings, and beautiful full-color
images, PreFab Now is an invaluable resource for architects and
homebuyers alive.
Prefab Prototypes: Site-Specific Design for Offsite Construction Environmentally Responsible and
Cost-Effective Modular Methods for Affordable, Well-Designed Houses
PreFab Now explores the best prefabricated houses on the market
today worldwide and addresses the advantages and disadvantages of
choosing a prefab home over a custom-built one. This book also
covers cost, sustainability, and durability. With a wealth of
elaborate plans, drawings, renderings, and beautiful full-color
images, PreFab Now is an invaluable resource for architects and
homebuyers alive.
Prefabulous + Sustainable: Building and Customizing an Affordable,
Energy Efficient Home Dispels the Negative Myths Associated with
Prefab Homes and Shows How Beautiful They Can Be
In this guide to prefab home-building author Sheri Koones,
demystifies the prefabricated house by using 25 unique homes to
showcase how factory-built homes are greener, more efficient,
sturdier, and more cost-effective than site-built homes. The book is
divided into 3 categories—green, greener, greenest—and the homes
featured vary in style, design, type of construction, and size. All
of the homes included in Prefabulous and Sustainable have been
customized to create a level of sustainability beyond the inherent
qualities of prefab.
Prefabulous: The House of Your Dreams Delivered Fresh From The
Factory Examines The Good and Bad Aspects of
Prefabricated Houses and Modular Components
Prefabulous describes the many systems available for prefabricating
all or parts of a new home, including timber frame and log, as well
as modular, panelized, structural insulated panels, steel framing
and concrete systems, which are relatively new. Prefabulous
describes these systems, compares their advantages and
disadvantages, and shows beautiful examples of houses built using
these techniques.
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