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‎PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE, JUNE 1968 (Contents: EDITORIAL P/A’s editor comments on the outdated attitudes and practices of the building industry, and suggests that necessary changes will come with acceptance of prefabrication in the industry...)‎

‎Reinhold Pub. Corp.. 1968. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 218 pages. Illustré de très nombreuses photos en noir et blanc et en couleur, et de nombreux plans en noir et blanc.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon‎

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‎Contents: EDITORIAL P/A’s editor comments on the outdated attitudes and practices of the building industry, and suggests that necessary changes will come with acceptance of prefabrication in the industry. LOWERING THE COST OF HOUSINGTHE MEANDERING PATH TO SIX MILLION HOMES Introduction: Simultaneous convergence of three factors - political awakening to ghetto needs, manufacturers’ eagerness for new markets, and innovations in engineering and construction - have made prefab, mass-produced, low-cost housing an imminent possibility.Technological Advances in Prefab Construction: Is construction the right place to save on housing costs? Who finances innovations in technology? Is the box the best bet for the future? High Profits in Low-Cost Housing: Lower labor costs, better working conditions, and quicker payment schedules make factory prefabrication attractive to manufacturers as well as housing clients. The Government’s Role: Cutting red tape in government bureaucracy may be more important than reducing construction costs. This article looks at some ways in which government is attempting to face the problem. The Labor Union’s View: Labor has traditionally feared industrial change that could mean fewer jobs for union members, but is it really the obstruction in the new wave of industrialized building? The Problem of Codes: Divergent building codes represent a special hindrance to technological advances in construction. Can national model codes based on performance standards alter the situation? The Architect’s Code and Labor Problems: Architects face an endless maze of inconsistent policies on the part of local building authorities and labor unions. Low-Cost Housing and the Urban Environment: How can the box or the Tinkertoy be integrated with the urban environment? What effect will they have on space, scale, and the nature of urban living? ... Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon‎