Release Date: August 2007
PREFAB NOW
A
uthor: James Grayson TruloveFormat: Hardcover
ISBN:
0061149888
ISBN13:
Trim: 10.5 x 10.5
Pages:
192
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Release Date: 8/8/2007
Drop Ship Month: June
Price: $39.95 / $49.95Can.
Territory: W
SYNOPSIS
An in-depth look at state-of-the-art prefabricated and modular homes--among the most popular, economical and stylish options in housing structures today.
Prefabricated and modular homes are essentially buildings whose components are built at a factory, then shipped and assembled on site on a foundation that has been constructed in advance. These homes were once viewed as nothing more than modest, inexpensive shelters, lacking in any design aesthetic and offering only the basics required for habitation.
This is no longer the case. Prefab design has emerged as a way for the design- and cost-conscious generation to achieve the dream of home ownership. Today, prefab houses are manufactured to the highest standards of construction and aesthetics. Repetitive, linear configurations once made a prefabricated house easy to spot. Architects are using new construction technologies and materials to create complex designs that make every prefabricated home look custom-designed. Clients are able to choose among a variety of modules to arrive at a home that is uniquely their own. And thanks to the internet, these houses can be ordered from all over the world. European architects have long embraced the notion that prefab design has merits, and many of their designs have inspired many U.S. architectural firms to create distinct lines of modular and prefab housing.
Today, new models and designs, like cars, are being introduced on an almost annual basis. PREFAB NOW explores the best prefabricated houses on the market today worldwide. It addresses the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a prefab home over a custom-built one. The book also covers cost, sustainability, and durability. Elaborate plans and drawings accompany each project, and the book offers a broad geographical range of homes from the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia.
Prefab is here to stay. PREFAB NOW is the perfect resource for those interested in this popular structure.
AUTHOR PROFILE
James Grayson Trulove is an author, publisher, and editor of books in the subjects of architecture, landscape architecture, and garden design. His recent books include 25 HOUSES UNDER 3,000 SQUARE FEET, SUSTAINABLE HOMES, COTTAGES: THE NEW STYLE, THE SMART HOUSE, and LIVING OUTSIDE INSIDE. A former Loeb Fellow at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, he resides in Washington, D.C. and New York.