How pre-fab where these homes? There are two kinds of pre-fab. The first is building the structure in sections, trucking to the site, and assembling it. The other method...one I find much more interesting...is the kit of parts concept in which standardized elements like supports and wall panels are used. Schindler did a lot of work on this latter concept. I only wish Wright had. Given his affection for module systems and Japanese tatami-mat grid systems, I'm amazed he never worked in this direction seriously.
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There is a third Erdman, Mono 8, 382-3, never built. Its proportions and simplicity of design suggest that the price would have been much more modest than Ranch Erdman, which is quite a sizable house for the times when the average house was in the 13 to 1500 sf neighborhood. Mini Erdman is, however, not a very handsome house.
Deke, I agree, a system of parts would be better than trucked sections. The idea that was floated here on another thread about re-imagining the UA system would not only be easier and cheaper, but as controlled by simple geometry as it is, could easily adapt to computer design.
Deke, I agree, a system of parts would be better than trucked sections. The idea that was floated here on another thread about re-imagining the UA system would not only be easier and cheaper, but as controlled by simple geometry as it is, could easily adapt to computer design.