Mini Apartments and Next-Wave Prefab, Part 3
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In ZETA's factory, an acoustic model was tested by Salter Engineering. It received one of the highest acoustic ratings—a very important consideration for small spaces so they don’t feel crowded at a high density. Later, developer Patrick Kennedy conducted some amateur testing and cranked up music on a bluetooth speaker—and couldn’t hear it in the next door unit. -
The first unit was built as a model to test quality, design, structural, and other key aspects of the building. -
Here's the ceiling being craned into place. -
It took about a month to construct all 23 micro-units, each around 300 square feet. Each completed unit contained all interior finishes, from plumbing, electrical, and drywall to cabinets, flooring, and light fixtures. -
When the modules were completed in the factory, they were shipped to the site in stages. At the destination, crews faced challenges typical of a dense urban infill site, with narrow streets and traffic. -
Each day four 65-foot modules were craned into place. Three modules contained a total of six units units; the fourth module contained a four-story stair atrium/elevator. This stacked up to one floor per day. -
Crews set the final module in place. With only 1/8" tolerances between each unit, it was quite a feat. Over the following weeks, the corridor, roof, and exterior cladding will be completed. Stay tuned to see the finished product!
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