Prefab Modern
Prefab Modern by Jill Herbers, published by Harper Collins on February 7, 2006, is a reprint edition that spans 160 pages in English. This book challenges common misconceptions about prefab housing, presenting it as a viable and stylish option for a design-conscious generation seeking affordable home ownership. It highlights the latest trends in prefabricated homes, showcasing their high standards of construction and aesthetics, and emphasizes the accessibility of these homes through global ordering options.
Readers will find an exploration of some of the best prefabricated houses available today, featuring case studies from renowned architects and designers across the globe. The book includes notable projects such as the Ikea “Blokok House,” Michael Graves’ “Target House,” and Steven Holl’s “Turbulence House,” among others. Prefab Modern serves as a comprehensive guide to the evolving landscape of prefab housing, providing insights into methods and materials that define this innovative approach to architecture and design.
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For many, the idea of prefab housing may bring to mind trailers and other less desirable images of home life. But this idea couldn’t be more wrong! Rather, the newest trends in prefab has emerged as a great way for a design- (and cost-) conscious generation to achieve the dream of home ownership. Today, prefab houses are manufactured to the highest standards of construction and aesthetics. And with the internet, these houses can be ordered from all over the world–affording people everywhere the opportunity to acquire an affordable home of distinction.
Prefab Modern explores the best prefabricated houses on the market today, from all over the world along with a resource directory on how you can purchase them. Included are case studies from all over the US and around the world, from top architects and designers. Projects featured include:
- The Ikea “Blokok House”
- Michael Graves “Target House”
- Steven Holl’s “Turbulence House” in New Mexico
- David Hertz’s Venice, CA “Concrete House”
- “SUSI” and “Fred Houses” from Kaufmann, KFN Architects (Australia)
- Jennifer Siegal’s “Office of Mobile Design” and “Seaview House”
and many more!
Prefab is the inevitable next step to “cool” housing as the market looks for reasonably priced housing for first and second homes. Prefab Modern is the perfect guide to this undeniable and fascinating trend.
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