Prefab is a buzzy topic in architecture and design circle right now , but it’shardly a new construct . The estimation of building house in factories and send them to their destinations is at least a C old . Now , Taschen has published the history of these homesin a lovely chocolate tabular array book .
Prefab Housesisn’t just a story of mass produced homes . It ’s the whole story , including how the construct evolved in public consciousness , and what the late innovations looked like over the years — each earned run average had its own idea about what the future tense would look like , and that ’s reflected in the blueprint .
Kupferhaus (1929)
There ’s something hopeful about the Kupferhaus ’s cost increase in popularity during the 1930s . Designed by architect Robert Krafftand technologist Friedrich Förster , these other invent home base did n’t calculate much dissimilar than conventionally constructed homes . They came in nine dissimilar models , all of which used copper . ( Kupferhaus really means “ copper house ” in German . ) But alas , when 1934 rolled around , Hitler and booster decided they want more copper for the Reich and output end .
Techbuilt House (1956)
Wisconsin ’s own Carl Koch is widely regarded as one of the godfathers of the prefab house cause , and the Techbuilt system is the Harvard - educated designer ’s greatest legacy . The 2,400 square foot , four chamber Techbuilt House , first erected in Cambridge out of standardized four - by - eight - base modules , changed the way multitude hoi polloi think about home twist .
Maison “Bulle” à Six Coques (1964)
The name literally means “ Six - Shell Bubble House , ” and you could probably guess why . French designer Jean Maneval designed these theatre to be built out of six shell of plastic that would be assembled on website into a six - sided , well , bubble house . He only sell 30 of them .
Futuro (1968)
Again , the name say it all . This flying dish of a structure , made completely out of reinforced credit card , became a fabled mental representation of space - age thinking back in the late 1960s and former 70s . There are still about 100 of them around the world . This one can also be transported via eggbeater . Or aviate saucer .
Kunsthoffhaus FG2000 (1970)
Nothing suppose future like a theater with 2000 in the name . This Wolfgang Feierbach houseis built using massive fiberglass rib and boasts an airy open design internal with a orbitual bed in the bedroom . The original piece of furniture was even designed by Dieter Rams , though itlooks nothing like an iPod .
Easy Domes (1992)
result it to the Danes to dominate sustainable housing 10 before it ’s popular . These two story , two bedroom , geodesic covered stadium - like dwellings are so green , they have dope growing on the roof . Theones in Denmark ’s Faroe Islandspictured above are designed by Kari Thomson with the assistance of engine driver Ole Vanggaard .
WeeHouse (2003)
Okay , seriously , what ’s with the hilarious epithet for prefab mansion ? The WeeHouse is , well — it ’s a weeny small matter , designed by Minnesota - base Alchemy Architects . This super - effective home is one of many aim - your - own prefab house company to pour down up in the preceding ten or so .
Livinghome RK1 (2006)
Wait , this is a prefab house ? Why is it so big and intricate and beautiful ? Because this is the future , and prefab housesaren’t just trailers any more . away from boasting a beautiful intent , these Ray Kappe - designed housesaim for zero impact . Even the factory they ’re make in minimizes waste .
The Loftcube (2007)
Studio Aisslinger’sLoftCubeis passably misleadingly named . At just 420 square pes , it ’s hardly a loft , and it ’s not really a regular hexahedron either . You could imagine how it would feel like both , though , with floor - to - ceiling windows and the ability to be assembled in just a week . And yes , you may transport this one via eggbeater too . [ TaschenviaCo . Design ]
Are we missing any important ones ? Have you lived in a prefab home or considered buying one ? Tells us below !
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