Construction Begins on NYC's First Prefab Steel and Concrete Residential Development

VIDEO:The Stack from GLUCK


Prefabrication has long been heralded as a possible way to infill NY vacant sites, however it is only in recent years that it has become a solid practical solution rather than an experimental concept.  Prefabrication has become popular in recent years due to the efficiency and quality it affords. The result generally leads to lower construction costs, less waste, less energy consumption, less noise and pollution on site, and tighter quality control. It also provides a convenient way to build on some of New York's smaller sites, which don't have the space to host traditional construction. Plus the reduction in cost means that high quality housing can be made available to lower income New Yorkers.

Dubbed 'Broadway Stack', the 38,000 square foot building will contain 28 high quality, moderate income apartments atop 4,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan. At the moment, 5,000 square feet worth of traditional foundations and services exists on-site, awaiting the imminent arrival of fifty-six prefabricated modules from a factory in America. The assembly of these modules into a seven-story building will take four weeks, with an additional three months after for connecting utilities, assembling the facade and adding the finishing touches. 

ABOD SHELTER_BSB Design 'A house within a day'

BSB Design came up with this ingenious creation. It’s called Abod and it’s a sustainable home that can be built in less than one day. It’s made of lightweight materials that can be easily delivered by truck, place or ship to those that need them. The house is made mostly of non-combustible materials no the risk of fire decreases dramatically.It’s an important detail gives the fact that in this type of communities kerosene lighting is quite common.

But besides that, another major advantage offered by Abod is the fact that, thanks to its lightweight construction, it can be easily relocated in case its owners need to move.The Abod homes are both affordable and flexible in terms of design. They can be modified to meet the client’s needs and to also make each inhabitant comfortable and happy.

There are several add-ons you can opt for such as privacy walls, oft expansions, kitchen units, toilet/shower/bath units, unique flooring, and window walls. This way you can transform this standard 10’ by 12’ structure into your own lovely home. If you want, you can also connect several homes form a mini-community. It’s a wonderful option for all those that prefer something different for one reason or another.