Changing attitudes towards prefabrication

A number of factors create challenges for house building. This includes lack of land, difficult sites, a shortage of developers, and also planning problems. In addition there are concerns about how long it takes to build homes and the quality. The solution to the problem is to innovate. Some of the best residential architecture London has to offer features innovative solutions to the challenges. PrefabricationOne potential solution to shortages is creating more prefab homes. Modular building techniques and the quality of these homes have increased dramatically. Sadly this kind of home is still very unpopular in the UK. In other countries however they are the norm. For example 84% of detached homes in Sweden are prefabricated. This speeds up the build time and reduces the amount of labour.It is time attitudes towards prefab change in the UK. This type of design and construction can provide many benefits. People should be aware of them and also take a look at innovative projects from around the world that make a success of the approach. There is no shortage of them.Taking the right stepsA new competition could go some way to helping improve perceptions. Councils in London are looking at modular buildings as a solution to homelessness. The competition asks designers and architects to submit their ideas for these homes. They have to be modular and movable. The latter makes them more sustainable and means the properties can also relocate as land needs change.It will be interesting to see what the designs look like as well as who the winner is. You can find out more about the competition on the Architects' Journal Website.Coffey Architects is a forward thinking team interested in prefabrication. The technique can offer impressive benefits in addition to overcoming a number of challenges. As the provider of some of the best residential architecture London has, we are always looking for the next big thing. It could be prefab.If you would like to speak to use about a home project please contact us.