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modular homes: The modern take on modular home- Hive Modular - 10/07/11 09:21 AM
Who is Hive Modular?
Established in 2004, Hive Modular, a US based architectural design firn, has been a leader in North American prefab modern design. Hive created and changed the face of the modern prefab segment in North America. They uniquely blend high design with "real world" experience n factories, hands-on site construction and remote client service. Their built portfolio has a demonstrated track record of several successful modular models that have been built and widely published by design magazines and broadcast media.
Their goal: To make modern architecture more affordable, more accessible for clients seeking a smaller, better, greener home
How: Partners with progressive modular factories and build their … (2 comments)

modular homes: Would you ever swipe your credit card to purchase a home? Trend in Urban Modern Prefab homes - 04/25/11 10:10 AM
The concept of prefabricated homes have been around for decades. However, most consumers are unfamiliar with the concept, process of obtaining financing, zoning approval, process of the construction and assembly process, as well as the prefab design industry being plagued by the social stigma that this type of housing is fast, cheap, mass produced and low quality.
Prefab can be a panelized, or modular building system manufactured off-site. However, it has become more common to use the term "prefab architecture" for high design modern dwellings which uses this construction method.
There is currently a prefab movement by modern architects experimenting with these built forms in an urban setting in North America and Europe. The … (1 comments)

 

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