Prefab & Modular Housing

Exploring the latest advancements and showcasing projects that show just how beautiful and innovative these dwellings can be.

The prefabrication of modules, rooms or entire buildings is an attractive option for builders looking for a faster, more cost-effective and high-quality solution for housing. Enabled by technological advances, modular construction methods are experiencing a remarkable boom all over the world as their design flexibility and freedom has become on par with those of conventional construction.

In addition to industrial companies, innovative architects are increasingly revolutionizing this design task through intelligent planning, from sustainable material procurement to efficient construction processes. This volume presents the most interesting projects in a selection that shows how diverse the scene has become. The creativity of the shown designs is as individual as the lifestyle concepts of their residents.

About the Author

After completing a degree in architecture in architecture Sibylle Kramer worked for gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners in different functions, such as Chief Representative in Beijing. In 2001 she set up her successful architecture practice in Hamburg which has received various awards and competition prizes. Kramer is also a frequent participant on selection committees for architectural competitions.