Efficient and inexpensive to produce, pre-fabricated homes are an ideal
solution to the financial and environmental costs facing the modern
homeowner. Their extremely versatile format also makes them adaptable to
all kinds of locations, be it a secluded off-the-grid setting or a dense
urban area.
This survey of the world's most innovative pre-fab houses explores the
full range of possibilities, suitable for anyone interested in clever
and creative home-building solutions--no architectural degree required.
From carbon-neutral houses to plug-and-play dwellings and converted
shipping containers, each chapter explores the varied and exciting ways
that people are using pre-fabricated technology to address contemporary
challenges.
Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, featuring projects
selected by a longtime expert in pre-fab architecture, Pre-Fab Living
presents factory-made houses in a new light. Whether designing on a
tight budget, crafting something self-sustaining, or simply looking for
new spatial ideas, architects, designers, and home builders alike will
find it to be an essential source of inspiration.