Prefabrication cannot be ignored; for it challenges the most traditional values of architecture. Architects may have neglected this area of practical construction; but they have much to learn from pattern-book houses; modular structures; Portakabins and mobile homes.The Prefabricated Home examines how the relationship between architecture and industrialized building has now become an urgent issue for architects.Colin Davies traces the history of prefabricated buildings from small-scale ‘prefabs’ to the precast concrete mass housing of the 1960s to the present-day revival of interest in ‘volumetric’ modular buildings; and assesses their architectural implications. He looks at what is happening today in factories and on building sites worldwide; and contrasts the aesthetic concerns of architects with the economic ones of industrialized building manufacturers. He argues that the involvement of architects in industrialized building can produce an exciting new type of architecture that is humane; liberating and environmentally friendly.The Prefabricated Home is a revealing and instructive book that will appeal to anyone interested in architecture and concerned with the future of housing.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Tina BhatiaGreat book to have before visiting Berlin...0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Mindy Heddensgood and leisure........somewhat superfluous2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Style books are usually good for inspirationBy Dr. JyekelStyle books are usually good for inspiration. I like books of ldquo;streetrdquo; fashion in particular because I like the creativity and variety displayed by people who arenrsquo;t necessarily trying to sell you something. And I like seeing regional styles. What are the kids in Japan wearing? Or the punks in London or the folks in New York? Unfortunately; this is not that kind of book. If onersquo;s understanding of fashion and style in Berlin relied on this book; one couldnrsquo;t help but conclude that the women of Berlin are snotty; opinionated; and pretentious. This book is also definitely trying to sell stuff. Lots of stuff. Along with all the ads for ldquo;6 Handbags you NEED to ownrdquo;; itrsquo;s annoyingly full of pronouncements such as; ldquo;The Berlin woman never wears brightly colored socks.rdquo; ldquo;The Berlin woman would never get plastic surgery.rdquo; (Helps of course if yoursquo;re a young model;) and if you go to a ldquo;hip neighborhoodrdquo; you should ldquo;take notes.rdquo; I know the New Germany is getting richer and richer; nevertheless this book illustrates why; when it comes to fashion; the world still does not look to Germany.