Prefabricating architecture

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2004

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THESIS STATEMENT Housing can incorporate basic production principles from the automobile indushy into its' architecture, providing flexible and affordable housing solutions for different income levels, site requirements and owner preferences. SCOPE OF PROJECT Test cases exploring structure, materials and typological relationships of ttie single family prefabricated home. CONTEXT STATEMENT Rather ttian having to deal witti an immediate site, the project is adaptable to fit within various contexts and climatic zones. The soutfiwest hot arid climate zone is used to generate design. Due to low rainfall and wamn year around temperature, maximum outdoor space will be provided. Three schematic sites will be used to show possible module configurations in direct relationship to the given site.

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Architecture, Prefabricated houses, Modular construction, Building materials industry, Delivery of goods

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