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Fab Prefab - Designer Housing

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Prefab, or pre-fabricated, homes are the current rage with everyone from modernists to environmentalists. The basic idea behind prefab houses are that they are built in a factory or manufacturing site and then assembled wherever the structure is to be located. Although embraced by modernists, prefab is nothing new and has existed as a construction method since ancient times.

Architects of both the 20th and 21st centuries have taken to prefab because it allows for well-designed homes to be made in mass production. With clean lines and open floor space, prefab houses are the love of many design enthusiasts; reduced production costs also keep them relatively inexpensive compared to traditional designer houses. Architects and designers have also been quick to follow the current green trend by making their prefab houses not only aesthetically pleasing but also energy-efficient and made from recycled or sustainable materials. Continue…