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The Prefabricated Home
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The Prefabricated Home proposes a partnership of architects and industrialized building that could potentially produce an exciting new type of humane and eco-conscious architecture.
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- From sash windows and ceramic tiles to barracks and warehouses, industrialized building has thrived since the nineteenth century in Europe and America. Yet architects have neglected this area of practical construction in favor of historical, theoretical, and artistic analyses, resulting in the emergence of an influential building industry with architects on the far margins. Colin Davies explores in The Prefabricated Home how the relationship between architecture and industrialized building has now become an urgent issue for architects. The Prefabricated Home outlines the methods and motives of prefabricated buildings and assesses their architectural implications. Davies traces the origins of the branded building phenomenon with examples ranging from the Dymaxion bathroom to IKEA's Bo Klok house. He also analyzes the use of industrialized buildings worldwide—including McDonald's drive-through restaurants and contrasts the aesthetic concerns of architects against the economic ones of industrialized building manufacturers. Ultimately, The Prefabricated Home proposes a partnership of architects and industrialized building that could potentially produce an exciting new type of humane and eco-conscious architecture.
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Publication date | June 15, 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 248 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1861892438 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1861892430 |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces (408.24 grams) |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches (14 x 1.5 x 21.6 cm) |
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The Prefabricated Home
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Answer: Examples range from unique prefabricated designs like the Dymaxion bathroom to commercial structures like McDonald's drive-through restaurants. -
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Answer: It suggests a partnership between architects and industrialized builders to create eco-conscious and humane architectural designs.
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The Prefabricated Home is a compelling examination of the evolution and design of prefabricated houses, published by Reaktion Books on June 15, 2005. With a comprehensive print length of 248 pages, it explores architectural innovation and its impact on modern living. The book is available in English and features precise dimensions of 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches, making it a convenient read. Readers can expect to delve into various aspects of prefabrication, including its history, techniques, and aesthetic appeal, which showcases the balance between functionality and style in contemporary home design.
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- In-depth exploration of prefabricated houses
- Features insights into architectural innovation
- Engaging visuals accompanying the text
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- Explores the relationship between architecture and industrialized building.
- Provides insights into prefabricated buildings' methods and motives.
- Traces origins of branded building with key examples.
- Analyzes global use of industrialized buildings, like McDonald's.
- Contrasts aesthetic and economic concerns of architects and manufacturers.
- Advocates for collaboration to create innovative, eco-friendly architecture.
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