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These guys are saying the obvious: instead of custom design for multifamily infill (expensive), or instead of ugly standard infill designs - why not use a modular, semi-custom approach? We have exactly that, plus a formidable pattern language that constitutes a [[Construction Set Approach]]. This article points out to me how backwards standard infill construction is, thus is a great enterprise opportunity for the [[Seed Eco-Home]]. | These guys are saying the obvious: instead of custom design for multifamily infill (expensive), or instead of ugly standard infill designs - why not use a modular, semi-custom approach? We have exactly that, plus a formidable pattern language that constitutes a [[Construction Set Approach]]. This article points out to me how backwards standard infill construction is, thus is a great enterprise opportunity for the [[Seed Eco-Home]]. | ||
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*Prefab occurs at a scale of 100+ units. Distributed Prefab (microfactory) can change this to 1+ units, the challenge being certification of the factory. IF the factory is replicated, then only 1 factory needs to be effectively certified. | |||
Revision as of 16:43, 24 September 2023
Question: can semi-custom multifamily dwellings be built? The typical process is to do a custom design for each multifamily parcel.
OSE Perspective: why doesn't everyone do a construction set approach for custom buildings - a kit of parts and multiple standardized choices.
https://www.apt.re/a-case-for-standardized-buildings
These guys are saying the obvious: instead of custom design for multifamily infill (expensive), or instead of ugly standard infill designs - why not use a modular, semi-custom approach? We have exactly that, plus a formidable pattern language that constitutes a Construction Set Approach. This article points out to me how backwards standard infill construction is, thus is a great enterprise opportunity for the Seed Eco-Home.
Lessons
- Prefab occurs at a scale of 100+ units. Distributed Prefab (microfactory) can change this to 1+ units, the challenge being certification of the factory. IF the factory is replicated, then only 1 factory needs to be effectively certified.