Ma-dular Building in Austin
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Prefab Prototypes: Site-Specific Design for Offsite Construction
A detailed guide to six different prefab systems, weighing the pros and cons of each and explaining how they work.
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Magic Box
Each built with custom dimensions / 11' W x 11' D x 11' H model
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K3
Dwell Collection
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Mapping Prefab
In just under ten years, dozens of prefab projects from all over the world have graced the pages of Dwell. We sifted through our archives to find some of our best-loved pieces, revisiting stories…
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Design Leader: Michelle Kaufmann
As part of our Design Leaders video series, prefab specialist Michelle Kaufmann shares her philosophy on sustainable modular construction.
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Every Inch of Storage Counts
The undersides of beds are wasted spaces unless you put stuff underneath. Find a bed frame with drawers or space for storage boxes on wheels.
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Think Smaller. Think Efficient.
Don’t target a prefab project and forget to adapt your wish list to fit the capabilities of the task at hand. A prefabricated house or commercial project has certain limitations, one of which…
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Prefab is Not Necessarily Less Expensive
It certainly can be, but as with any project it depends on the architect, the fabricator, and how everything is organized in anticipation of installation at your site. Your architect needs to be…
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Austin by Design
Austin x Design is a month-long series of events promoting the variety of organizations and happenings that celebrate design in both the built and natural environments. Over 14 organizations will…
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24th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
This October 2-3, AIA Austin will hold its annual AIA Austin Homes Tour, a showcase of great design by local architects. The 12 homes on the tour feature contemporary and traditional designs, as…
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Prefab Prototypes: Site-Specific Design for Offsite Construction
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KRDB has been a leader in affordable, modern and green in the US. Their new move into modular is probably the best option for making prefab actually affordable like so many others have been claiming but not delivering on. Great post and looking forward to more from KRDB in the future.
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nice post.............. keep it up we are dealing in pre fabricated building. get in touch for more details.
Why would one ever design a home with a completely open/uncovered front porch? Aside from that, I presume that the simple, plain elevation might appeal to some. Having whined about that, though, there is no question that new designs, materials and construction techniques are going to be imperative for the future. I tip my hat to all innovators.
On the 36 foot model I would like to see the plumbing on the inside wall between the bath and kitchen moving the kitchen sink adjacent ( looking out a window) with piping inside the insulated building envelope. Massachusetts winters call for more insulation plus it is more efficient for plumbing to be back to back with the kitchen sink ( and dw ) with easier venting. I like the link idea and have had similar ideas for what I call freespace, the atrium created between the boxes and roofing or enclosing with a combination of solar panels and skylight. This space will lessen the overall square footage costs which is the usual builder's trick to provide more air under roof while still having only one kitchen and a bath or two. If you weren't so far away I would consider building with your company for the variation offered in modern styling with the efficiency gain of the modular units. Perhaps I could get some land in Arizona and try a variation for snowbirds on spec ?
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