It basically involves making buildings or building various components at a particular location, one that is better suited for construction, and then once completed, transporting it to the final site or location. Prefabricated architectural designs have a multitude of benefits – they keep costs down, ensure projects are more sustainable and efficient, and they also…
Spanish Architecture firm Abaton is no stranger to modern homes, with private residences making up most of its contracts. However, the concept of a low-cost prefab was a new challenge for the company to tackle when this home, the APH80, was proposed. Not wanting to compromise to any extreme in the pursuit of a price…
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably already more savvy than most when it comes to the changing tastes of builders and developers. Therefore, it’s no surprise to you that the markets are finally catching up with what we here at Aries Residence Suites have been saying for years; modular housing allows builders and businesses…
The Retreat in Finca Aguy was prefabricated offsite in a factory near Montevideo in a process that minimizes construction waste and saves on costs. The compact structure comprises two identical blocky modules, each measuring around 12.5 meters (41 feet) in length. A truck transported the completed modules 200 kilometers (124 miles) to Pueblo Edén, where…
It should come as no surprise that when Apple’s Director of Store Design was in the market for a new house, he wanted a home that would be as modern and streamlined as his employer’s impeccable shopfronts. He, along with the team at Alchemy, tweaked the original designs of the Alchemy weeHouse to create the…
Architects and builders say COVID-19 has only spurred demand for prefab’s faster and lower-cost solutions By Sam Lubell The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down, shifted priorities, and helped push forward many ideas that were once considered “alternative.” Prefabricated building is no exception. As people rush to build larger homes, second homes, or…
What are tiny houses and the Small Living Trend? What is the tiny house movement? Why do people choose tiny homes and what does tiny living mean? Concepts like Compact Living, Small Space Homes and Micro Apartments are becoming a popular feature in lifestyle magazines and interior design blogs. The challenge of housing a growing…