Offsite: Theory and practice of Architectural Production

Britney and K-Fed:Uniting Processed and Un-Processed Components is Affordable Housing

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Author(s): John Folan

This paper utilizes the ARMADILLO House as a case study to illustrate thebenefits of utilizing pre-fabriacted light guage steel building componentsin conjunction with elements addressing the benefits of light gauge steelframing in the production of affordable housing targetted at individualsmeeting 40%, 60%, and 80% median income levels in urban environments.1. Digital Workflow Efficiencies in fabrication chain2. Efficiencies of on site work with volunteer labor force.3. Efficiencies of off site work with a volunteer labor force.4. Reductions in amount of material and energy resources utilized.5. Reductions in construction and production error

Volume Editors
John Quale, Rashida Ng & Ryan E. Smith

ISBN
978-0-935502-85-5