Industrialization of narrow-front rowhousing using wall panel systems / Dr. Avi Friedman & Mr. Vince Cammalleri, McGill University, School of Architecture, Affordable Homes Program.: NH15-836/1994E-PDF

"The purpose of this study was to examine how the Grow Home can be adapted to an industrialized method of production using prefabricated panel systems, and to determine what implications this would have in terms of quality, economy and technical performance. The project included an evaluation system currently available in North America, an adaptation to the unit's design, and a cost estimate comparing prefabricated systems with conventional construction methods. Following a survey of 109 manufacturers, 9 types of panel systems were selected for evaluation based on 55 responses received. A method for evaluating prefabricated panel systems based on 34 variables was developed to assess the adequacy and suitability of the options available for a given context. The results indicated that all types of prefabricated panels could provide a level of quality which is superior to that of conventional construction, particularly in the area of energy efficiency and craftsmanship."--Abstract.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Société d'habitation du Québec.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
Title Industrialization of narrow-front rowhousing using wall panel systems / Dr. Avi Friedman & Mr. Vince Cammalleri, McGill University, School of Architecture, Affordable Homes Program.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) "Industrialization of the Grow Home"--Cover.
Co-published by: Société d'habitation du Québec.
Issued also in French under title: Construction industrialisée des maisons en rangée au moyen de panneaux muraux.
Digitized edition from print [produced by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation].
Includes bibliographical references (page 75).
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information [Ottawa] : CMHC-SCHL,July 1994.
Author / Contributor Friedman, Avi,1952- author.
Cammalleri, Vince, author.
Description 1 online resource (iv, 104 pages) : illustrations, plans.
Catalogue number
  • NH15-836/1994E-PDF
Subject terms Housing
Construction materials
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