Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Prefabricated Dual Towers

                            Prefabricated Dual Towers

 Dual Towers Prefabricated building is a type of building that consists of several factory-built components or units, that are assembled on-site to complete the unit. Incorporating modern designs into the prefabricated flats of today, prefab flats these days have increase in the use of green materials in the construction of the building. Owners can easily select between different environmentally friendly finishes for their flats.

                               
 These flats are strong and versatile, galvanized steel parts are shipped to the site, making it easier to build in remote locations. The exterior frame takes a shorter time to assemble and full cladding system can be set up quickly.

 Cladding is the application of one material over another, to provide a skin or layer intended to control the infiltration of weather elements. This control element may only serve to safely direct water or wind, in order to control run-off and prevent infiltration into the building structure.

 There are many different types of materials used including wood, concrete, steel, PVC and composite materials. These coverings do not form part of the load bearing structure of any building. The frame-and-cladding system means that all additional parts and pieces are easily replaceable – there are no load-bearing walls that require careful consideration down the line when it comes to additions, renovations and so forth. Prefab flats are best way forward.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Land Development

Land Development

                
           Land development refers to altering the landscape in any number of ways like changing landforms from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose such as housing or subdividingreal estate into lots, typically for the purpose of building homes.


Real estate development, or property development, is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of improved land or parcels to others. Developers are the coordinators of the activities, converting ideas on paper into real property. Real estate development is different from construction, although many developers also construct.

Purchasing unused land for a potential development is sometimes called speculative development. In general, land development is the riskiest but most profitable technique as it is so dependent on the public sector for approvals and infrastructure and because it involves a long investment period with no positive cash flow. After subdivision is complete, the developer usually markets the land to a home builder or other end user, for such uses as a warehouse or shopping center. In any case, use of spatial intelligence tools mitigate the risk of these developers by modeling the population trends and demographic make-up of the sort of customers a home builder or retailer would like to have surrounding their new development.

A smart landowner or developer on any size of project will inevitably want to maximize profits, minimize risk and control his cash-flow. This is a process called Profit Enhancement. This means identifying and developing the best scheme for the local marketplace, whilst satisfying the local planning process. Essentially, Development Analysis puts development prospects, and the development process itself, under the microscope, identifying exactly where enhancements and improvements can be introduced. These improvements aim to align with best design practice, political sensitivities, and the inevitable social requirements of a project, with the overarching objective of increasing land values and profit margins on behalf of the landowner or developer.

A new trend has emerged in building where property owners and developers are utilizing prefabricated buildings instead of opting for standard means of construction. There is a definite cost benefit to building in such a way, and structures that come ready to be put together can be assembled very quickly. Prefabricated buildings offer a range of options that give builders increased flexibility when it comes to costs and aesthetics. Although the use of prefabricated buildings is not right for every commercial building application, when they are appropriate, they can save a lot of money, time and aggravation.

When developing a property, expenditure must be closely monitored and savvy developers are always looking for ways to cut costs. Using prefabricated buildings in lieu of standard construction can save a significant amount of capital, mainly because of how these types of projects are put together. Much of the construction on various components of the structure has been completed off-site, so it takes very few actual workers to put a building together. In most cases, the materials cost less when erecting prefabricated buildings and significantly less labor is needed.

A property owner or developer will not see a return on their investment until the land is properly developed, so speed, with respect to construction, means higher and faster profits. Prefabricated buildings can be constructed much quicker than structures built utilizing traditional techniques, and this is very attractive to those who want to see an expedient return. Every day that a construction crew is not necessary also saves significant amounts of money, and there are many other serious incentives to developing a property quickly. Using prefabricated buildings are a way to get a project completed ahead of schedule.

Because each contractor has their own unique style, property owners and developers are often limited by the small selection of products offered by many commercial builders. Prefabricated building manufacturers, on the other hand, often offer a wide range of different models to choose from. If environmental impact is a concern, a large number of prefabricated buildings are designed to be earth-friendly. As nice as it is to have an extensive selection of options when it comes to design elements of a property's structures, it is also beneficial to have a selection of many different price-points to choose from. Prefabricated buildings allow for the greatest versatility during the construction process.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Living like a King in your Prefab Home



Not sure about building castles in the sky, but prefab homes are built on the ground. In fact, a series of dreams are constructed in a factory & shipped to the site. Not only are today’s prefabricated homes reliable, dependable and affordable, they are also a homeowners little castle. Every detail can be customized to make the homeowner feel like a king in his own kingdom. Feeling like a king involves a deal of physical & mental comfort which comes quite easily with a prefab home. Maintenance costs are low & one can afford to go a little overboard with accessories and a decor that pampers. So, a prefab home is a big step towards living like a king.
A palace is either the official residence of an exalted person or the splendid house of anyone who is blessed to feel like a king. A prefabricated house provides you with the flexibility & economy to design your hall maybe not with the size but definitely with the grandeur of a palace. All your decorative pieces should have a story, either relating to a relative or friend or an experience. If it isn’t something created by an artist or designer, it should be something memorable you brought home on the plane from Italy or the flea market in Tokyo. The secret is in the design, so create a living space with lots of windows & mirrors, white or shades of white make spaces look bigger.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Solar Hot Water Showers for your Prefabricated House

Solar shower systems use energy from the sun to heat water at zero cost and produce no carbon pollution. While they cost more to buy than electric or gas water heaters, a solar hot water system will pay for itself depending on your household's hot water use.  

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Home sweet home


How often do we hear of sayings like ''No place like home'' or ''Home sweet home''? A lot of use in today’s times lead stressful & busy lives spending long hours in our offices or even on out of town travel. How many times these sayings may be passing through our minds as we live in a pressure environment or out of a suitcase. Now imagine the hope in our hearts when that home is actually very comfortable and warm, then there is a high chance it is a prefab home. 

These homes are built in a modern controlled environment and are precision engineered for a lifetime of trouble-free structural durability. To add to the value they are cost-effective, energy efficient & easy to maintain. Besides, who would say no to peace of mind? We all do have a right to dream & dreams can be built in to prefabricated houses. 

Just take a look here:

Prefab dream house comes true: Castle of Steel

Monday, July 8, 2013

Castle of Steel and Cement


Today's prefab homes are reliable, affordable and eco-friendly. They are a homeowners little steel castle, adding to the community as they are built in numbers, while at the same time delivering warmth and coziness to the owners. Prefab is little castle of steel or cement, dream come true.

Prefab has been utilized since ancient times. It is claimed that the world's oldest known  engineered roadway, the Sweet Track constructed in England around 3800 BC, employed prefabricated timber sections brought to the site rather than assembled on-site. Good example of iron prefab construction is the Crystal Palace, erected in London in 1851.

Most widely-used form of prefab in building is the use of prefabricated concrete and prefabricated steel sections in structures. Constructing the formwork required to mould concrete components on site and delivering wet concrete to the site can be difficult. Idea behind is the method reduces time, avoids need to bring many skilled workers to the construction site. And other restricting conditions such as a lack of power, lack of water, exposure to harsh weather or a hazardous environment are avoided

Prefabricating steel sections reduces on-site cutting and welding costs as well as the associated hazards.

Pouring concrete sections in a factory brings the advantages of being able to re-use moulds and the concrete can be mixed on the spot without having to be transported and pumped wet on a construction site. Same technique method are used in the construction of apartments and housing developments .

The quality of prefab housing units have improved to the point that they may not be distinguishable from traditionally-built units to those that live in them.



Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Prefab economy



Prefab homes have been around for decades and have revolutionized functional, affordable housing. For its time, it has been incredibly cost efficient compared to the on-site building processes of today, which can exhaust more than 30% of building materials.

Prefab housing construction saves time because these homes are largely constructed off-site, the deconstruction of previous buildings and laying of the foundation can happen at the same time as much of the construction. This efficiency means that homes can be built in as few as three months. It would be rare to find a contractor able to put up a stick-built home in that time.

Some claim that prefab homes are cheaper than conventional homes and some don’t.  In any event, prefab homes have shorter construction times, reduced labor costs, less waste and potential savings from volume discounts that can pass on savings to the home buyer.   They are also cheaper to build in remote areas and in areas with high labor costs.

The variable price of labor has a lot to do with fluctuating home building costs. In a boom economy, labor costs go up, which means that prefab’s benefit of cheaper labor results in greater savings than in a poor economy, when contractors are willing to work for less.

It is important to note, however, the more complex the design and specs, the more money your home will cost you. Other factors to consider such as electricity, plumbing, duct-work are often not factored into the initial pricing, so your final cost may be 20% more than what the builder is quoting you. You may need to install a septic system, install natural gas or a basement, these too will add to your bottom line.

Rather than overload our landfills, however, contemporary architectural firms and design companies are rethinking what prefab means for today's waste-conscious and energy-savvy homebuyers. Many are combining traditional modular concepts with a customized approach, allowing clients to select a basic design and alter it according to their tastes.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Trends in Prefabricated Housing


Smart technologies and efficient green approaches are bringing in great new possibilities in the building of prefabricated homes.

Innovative designers do appreciate the efficiencies and flexibility of this building technique. Whether you're looking for a new family home or a vacation getaway, a prefabricated home can be built in quick time with no compromise on quality. 


Factory made prefabricated homes have come a long way from flimsy trailer park dwellings. Trend setting architects and builders are using modular building materials to create bold new designs with lots of glass and steel. Prefabricated housing comes in all shapes and styles, from streamlined Bauhaus to undulating organic forms.

Every shelter should be built to withstand the elements, and engineers are making steady progress in developing storm-ready home designs. In areas were hurricanes are prevalent, more and more builders are relying on insulated wall panels constructed of sturdy concrete.

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Prefab - D I Y (Do It Yourself)

Prefab housing packages include kits for do-it-yourselfers, but frequently contractors complete a prefab house on the building site. So if you find a style you like, you can either complete it yourself or hire someone to complete the project for you. Prefab houses are a great way for a beginner or someone with budget constraints to get started on a tiny house. A book usually comes with plans and instructions to complete a project with common building materials.

Two popular types of prefab homes are modular homes and panelized homes. Both of these methods produce traditional styles of houses. Finish work usually including drywall and trim is completed after the main structure is assembled and passes inspection. In most places, prefab houses must be approved by a local building inspector while the plumbing and wiring is still visible in the walls and after the house is finished. Putting together a modular home is a bit like stacking toy building block, but more complicated. Depending on the design of the home and the distance from the manufacturer to the building site, each block may be an entire house, a room, groups of rooms or only a portion of a room.Both interior and exterior walls of panelized homes are built in sections or panels prior to delivery to the home site. Sometimes, siding has already been added at the manufacturing plant, but usually it's installed after the shell of the house is assembled.

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Earthquake Resistant Prefabricated Houses


Prefab homes can be found in earthquake and seismic zones from California to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Japan. Each house design is individually engineered to meet local seismic code requirements and to adapt to the natural terrain utilizing one among the many foundation options available.
The biggest misconception is that prefab homes are flimsy and fall apart easy. This is due to the videos we see on television about old mobile home parks in hurricanes. The fact of the matter is that the new prefab homes are built as strong as or stronger than conventional homes.
Earthquake Hazard Levels are based on the seismic risk and the damage anticipated from major seismic events. While seismic activity is much more common in California, Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, damage from major earthquakes in other areas could be significant since few structures elsewhere are built to be earthquake and seismic resistant.
A unique approach of integrating Post and Beam construction technology with almost any foundation type makes prefab homes adaptable to nearly any terrain, climate or design need. Foundation types include stilts & pilings, basements, crawl-spaces, and on-grade slabs, as well as a unique pedestal foundation design.


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Building Houses to Withstand Storms


When hurricanes howl, the greatest danger to people and property is flying debris. Researchers for the Wind Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech University have proof that concrete walls are strong enough to withstand flying debris from hurricanes and tornadoes. According to their findings, homes made of concrete are much more storm-resistant than houses constructed of wood and steel.

To duplicate hurricane-like conditions in the laboratory, researchers shot wall sections with 15-pound 2 x 4 lumber "missiles" at up to 100 mph, simulating debris carried in a 250 mph wind. These conditions cover all but the most severe tornadoes. Hurricane wind speeds are less than the speeds modeled here. Missile tests designed to demonstrate damage from hurricanes use a 9-pound missile traveling about 34 mph. Researchers tested 4 x 4-foot sections of concrete block, several types of insulating concrete forms, steel studs, and wood studs to rate performance in high winds. The sections were finished as they would be in a completed home: drywall, fiberglass insulation, plywood sheathing, and exterior finishes of vinyl siding, clay brick, or stucco.
All the concrete wall systems survived the tests with no structural damage. Lightweight steel and wood stud walls, however, offered little or no resistance to the "missile." The 2 x 4 ripped through them.