Prefabricated Housing Link

http://www.fabprefab.com/

Variety of examples of modernist prefab homes

Developing Prototype Layouts

Several versions of floor layouts have been sketched for further development:

Each unit would slot into a steel framework as rough sketched below:

Developing a Prototype

Considerations in developing a prototype for a prefabricated housing unit in a Detroit urban farm:

1. would be a multifamily property
2. should be adaptable as the community grows and changes
3. could be a live/work community, so the demographics may include families as well as individuals
4. important program considerations: living areas, kitchen areas, multiple sleeping areas convenient to private restrooms, gathering spaces, interaction with the site
5. sizes of units should be adaptable
6. units should be able to be connected or separate


Initial prototype consists of several prefabricated units some which contain sleeping and bathroom areas and some which contain living and kitchen areas.

All would be of similar width so as to "slot" into an expandable framework, although the length could vary based on number of proposed occupants.  Both the framework and the units would be steel frame. 

Links to existing manufacturers of steel frame prefabricated units:
http://www.capsyscorp.com/process.php  

http://www.bluhomes.com/landing/long/homes/?utm_medium=pds&sc=paid_search&_kk=7d0107f2-9c5e-4cea-b92b-b563082b0249&_kt=17038092516&gclid=CKv7usyTk7UCFQqk4AodqVoACw


Concept Collage of prototype for Detroit urban tree farm:

Inspiration

Precedent Research

Starting off with some precedent research:

what can be done with existing materials and small spaces:
http://www.dwell.com/video/renovation/contained

this is interesting in terms of multi-unit living if the occupants would be working the urban farm:
http://www.dwell.com/renovation/article/mini-apartments-and-next-wave-prefab-part-2