Product Description

This book is the first of its kind to document the increasing awareness among architects and clients worldwide of the benefits of prefabricated architecture: light, modular, dismountable, transportable, mobile, adaptable, self-supporting and recyclable projects that will make life easier for the 21st century nomads. Introducing over 25 projects designed by progressive architects, PreFab takes a look at an assortment of intriguing briefs whose functions range from single-family houses and guest pavilions to offices and bars. Through its countless photographs, plans and drawings, PreFab proves to be an informative record for architects, students, clients, and anybody within the construction industry.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1213585 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 184 pages

About the Author
Alejandro Bahamon, born in Colombia in 1971, is an architect who has been working and living in Spain for the last 4 years. After working as a photographer, architect and architectural editor in Colombia, he moved to Barcelona to develop a Ph.D. program on new architectural tools. Currently he has his own architectural office in Barcelona, Spain, where he develops interior design, architectural and landscaping projects that combine with his academic and publishing work. He has collaborated as a freelance writer and co-editor in publications for G.G., Axxis magazine, Arquitecturas magazine, and the Barcelona School of Architecture. Today, he works as an editor for Loft Publications.