Prefabricated Structure House Cases
Here are several typical case analyses of prefabricated structure houses:
The VDC (Vale de Cambra) project is located in the Serra da Estrela mountain range in Portugal. Developed by the architectural firm SUMMARY, it utilizes the "Gomos system" to construct a mixed-use building with a total area of 10,743 square feet. The core innovation of this project lies in the combination of six tubular housing units and a multi-service open space covered by floating desks, achieving a balance between functional zoning and structural efficiency. The tubular units adopt a modular design, facilitating rapid assembly and transportation, while the floating desks integrate lightweight materials with supporting structures to form a flexible public area. This design not only adapts to the complex terrain of the mountainous region but also reduces construction costs through standardized components, demonstrating the adaptability of prefabricated structures in non-standard scenarios.
The REMY six-story apartment building is Canada's first fully prefabricated wooden high-rise residential project, with a one-stop door-to-door solution provided by Mitsui Sumitomo Canada. The project includes all prefabricated components such as wall panels, stairs, and floor slabs, minimizing risks from production to installation through a centralized quality management system. For example, during the production of prefabricated wall panels, a humidity monitoring system is used to precisely control the moisture content at 12%, preventing material deformation that could affect structural stability. Additionally, the standardized production of modular components shortens the construction period while reducing waste and noise pollution on-site, meeting green building standards.
The CHARRIERE project is located in Paris, France, combining 35 social housing units with relocatable architectural offices and incorporating commercial areas, showcasing the flexibility of prefabricated structures in urban renewal. The project achieves rapid spatial function transformation through modular design, such as relocatable offices that can be adjusted in position or reorganized into residential units as needed. The commercial area adopts innovative architectural concepts, such as detachable exterior walls and integrated service conduits, facilitating future maintenance and functional upgrades. This design not only meets the rigid demand for social housing but also activates urban public spaces through temporary architectural elements, reflecting the social value of prefabricated structures.
The above cases demonstrate that prefabricated structure houses can adapt to different geographical environments, building types, and functional requirements through technical means such as modular design, standardized production, and intelligent management, while balancing efficiency, cost, and sustainability.
