07-19-2024, 05:01 PM
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Taking a step back to the roots of the matter to inquire about the systematisation of architecture (4), we recognise that many architects and builders rely heavily on systems because the demands of the scope of the projects and the expected time of delivery cannot be met with traditional methods. Building systems include the production of building elements, whether on or off site; the subcategory prefabrication includes all systemised off-site manufacturing of components and elements (3). Among the bene- fits of successfully using systems, including prefabrication, are quicker construction on site, better ability to build to optimum cost and higher-quality end products due to closer factory control as part of the manufacturing process.
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From an architect’s point of view, the impact of prefabrication on architecture is positive on the one hand, because the profession consistently involves more areas of responsibility, and prefabrication allows a cumulative development of technical knowl- edge: connections, details and technical standards. On the other hand, it has a nega- tive image because it instigates a fear that intelligent thinking and creative architecture, as well as the architectural profession itself, are becoming obsolete. From the clients’ point of view, building systems have a reputation ranging from low construction stan- dards to high-end technology and are even ultimately considered fashionable.
System building is generally believed to be the opposite of on-site building because the manufacturing takes place off site. It is not associated with anything organic: syste- mised building usually connotes boxy, orthogonal shapes and strict grids. The style of prefabricated systems scoffs at the sort of architecture that conjures the homemade aura, or the vernacular (of a place), since the industry and industrialised products aspire to speak a modern language (of a time). However, these generalisations are only partly correct.
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