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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Modular Housing"”.
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Passive solar utilization in modular housing
… to put forth an alternative to conventional housing by taking advantage of the low construction costs attributable to prefabrication and the reduced cost of energy required by integrating passive solar devices in the unit. It is the assumption here that the already inflated cost of …
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Modular housing development in Boston : an affordable housing option revisited
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1998.
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Identifying Opportunities for Engineered Lumber Products in the Modular Housing Industry
Modular housing is an important segment of the factory-built housing industry, in the Mid-Atlantic. In 1998, a study was conducted to assess the structural needs and requirements of this industry. This study addressed three questions. (1) What is the current and future state of the industry? (2) …
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Design and analysis of a concrete modular housing system constructed with 3D panels
An innovative modular house system design utilizing an alternative concrete residential building system called 3D panels is presented along with an overview of 3D panels as well as relevant methods and markets. The proposed design is an integrated approach to residential construction with unique …
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Standardized structural design for post-disaster modular housing units under clustered environmental loads
… current shortcomings in the post-disaster housing response from a structural engineering perspective, proposing a new methodology to approach a multi-design standardized solution. Known environmental loading taken from building codes is analyzed over the entire United States to create a …
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From emergency to permanence: Evaluating modular housing as a long-term solution for disaster survivors
… this thesis proposes a resilient and adaptable housing solution for displaced and low-income residents with dignity, efficiency, and sustainability. The project is located in Alief, a culturally vibrant, elevated neighborhood in southwest Houston. The design incorporates prefabricated mass …
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Parametric Analysis and Life Cycle Cost Assessment for Optimizing PCM Application in Exterior Walls in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
… electricity rates. In addition, Vision 2030's housing projects and labor shortage necessitate alternatives to current housing standards. Modular housing offers a solution to the labor shortage, but its success depends on lighter materials. This study proposes replacing thermal mass with PCM in …
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Integrated Design and Manufacturing [IDM] Framework for the Modular Construction Industry
… at the construction industry, particularly the modular single-family construction industry, we often see that the design stage is distinctly separate from the construction and fabrication stages. This separation has been occurring for some time now, however, there is often a noticeable lack of …
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File to Factory: Design for Assembly Workflows in Architecture
… aesthetically and materially similar bespoke modular prefabricated units with different sources of experienced labour. The fourth project, 'EDFAB', is a scheme that focuses on a series of iterative modular housing prototypes. The research outputs have been disseminated in academic journals and …
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Seismic Performance and Damage Risk of Modular CLT Housing Using Nonlinear Time History Analysis
The United States (U.S.) faces significant housing challenges, including a shortage of affordable housing and high rates of homelessness. This, combined with the pursuit of sustainable and resilient communities, has positioned Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) modular structures as a promising …