
Though cheap and efficient, prefabricated structures have endure the stigma as dull, characterless, cookie-cutter architectures. However, recent advent in technology and material science, along with the need for affordable housing are changing that reputation.
Case in point, check out the website created by Sekisui Heim, a division of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan, where prefabricated housing been quite popular for sometime. The fully interactive website, which promotes Sekisui Heim’s DESIO series, is quite similar to the video game The Sims. However, its purpose to let potential home buyers envision how their future home would look like.
Simply chose one of the floors, drag of the character into one of the room, and click. An interior photo of an actual, finished home will appear. The well thought out website also include alternative views, short films on features, and list of options. Sekisui Heim offers a range of selection of prefabricated homes. Each version is tested against the elements, including typhoons and earthquakes. The company can attach additional units, even incorporate garages or store fronts into the structure at the buyer’s request. Best of all, Sekisui Heim estimate the time between start to hand-over is only 40 days.
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