The architects constructed the prefab building’s wooden frame with cross-laminated timber and wooden beams. Untreated Austrian larch clads the exterior facade to give the nursing home a warm and ...

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Despite Ikea's involvement in the development of modern flatpack housing, you won't need an Allen key for assembly; you won't even have to put it together yourself. After the Swedish company ...

The curvilinear form of the building is constructed from a framework of prefabricated glulam beams. The beams are supported on a lightweight steel structure below the first-floor slab, which itself is ...

Mass timber, an engineered wood product known for its strength and versatility, has emerged as a formidable alternative to traditional construction materials like concrete and steel. As concerns about ...

Magnus Nilsson tells how his practice, Nilsson Pflugfelder, created the bespoke House R on an inaccessible backland site in Cambridge, using a German prefab system This two-storey new build house with ...

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TRADITIONAL timber construction methods could be in for a shake-up, with signs that the innovative massive building system called cross-laminated timber, could soon be made in Australia. According to ...

Prefabricated brick houses in Spain have emerged as an appealing option for those seeking a durable home with a traditional aesthetic, while benefiting from significantly shorter construction times ...