Prefabrication

Assembling components off-site for construction.

Overview

Prefabrication uses concrete and steel for off-site assembly, enabling rapid and efficient construction.

Core Characteristics

• Rapid and cost-effective.
• Modular and standardized.
• Scalable construction.

Notable Examples

• Habitat 67 (Canada, 1967, prefab housing).
• Crystal Palace (UK, 1851, prefab framework).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Efficiency focus.
• Residential: Modular homes.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Moshe Safdie, it transforms construction efficiency.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Modular Design (technique), Functionalism (theory), Structure (element), Structuralism (movement)