Description
Richly illustrated with photography and drawings, with projects selected by a long-time expert in pre-fab architecture, this fresh take on new solutions presents the factory-made house in a new light. Whether designing on a tight budget, crafting something self-sustaining or simply looking for new spatial ideas, this is an essential and future source of inspiration for architects, designers and home-builders.
With 223 illustrations
From cabins to containers, this international overview showcases a new generation of innovative homes that save space, are kinder to the planet and cost less to build
About the Author
Avi Friedman is a professor of architecture at McGill University, Canada, an honorary professor at Lancaster University, UK, and president of Avi Friedman Consultants, Inc., a design firm with a focus on affordable and sustainable residential environments. He has written fourteen books and his design work and projects have been cited in magazines, newspapers and TV shows, including Good Morning America, Dream Builders and Stewart Brand's How Buildings Learn. In 2000, Wallpaper* included him in their list of ten people 'most likely to change the way we live'.
Reviews
'Richly illustrated with photography and drawings, 'Pre-Fab Living' tells a rich and destigmatised story of the factory made house' - Architectural Review
'Comprehensive' - The Times
'A beautiful and inspirational collection, and highly recommended for anyone struggling to reconcile prefabricated construction with appealing modern homes and environmentally sensitive design' - Sanctuary
Book Information
ISBN 9780500343487
Author Avi Friedman
Format Hardback
Page Count 232
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1160g