Prefab City

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INTRODUCTION

Elemental was started as a prototype model for the development of quality low-income housing for the future. Through the use of precast concrete building methods, the construction process can be minimized to one day. The

DETERMINANTS

system utilizes precast concrete floor slabs and a structural frame that arrives on flatbed. A crane and assembly crew construct the prefab frame. The structure is then completed with site-cast concrete block for the facade. The design allows for residents to expand their homes as necessary

PRECEDENTS

CONTEXT

DEPLOYMENT

into each interstitial unit space.

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