mjobrien architect

Since building a prefab house for my family in 1989, I've been very interested in the historical origins and current opportunities for prefabrication. This page holds links to the papers, presentations, and resources that I've developed as I continue to look into this interesting strategy.

Papers:

• Repeating Success and Avoiding Failure, a History of Panelizing and Modular Residential Construction in America. 

• Aesthetic and Production Theories as Enablers of Prefabricated Housing 

• Shipping containers for affordable housing: an SRO design proposal 

Presentations:

• Repeating Success and Avoiding Failure: a History of Panelization and Modular Residential Construction
  

• Persistence and Success in Prefabrication Strategies.
• My Six Hour House
  
• An Overview of Prefabrication in America

Resources:

Resources:

• Industrializing the Residential Construction Site Phase II Information Mapping.
  
• Industrializing the Residential Construction Site Phase III Production Systems.