Prefabricated houses have a long history. In this post we will give a brief overview of their history.
According to J.C. Cabrero on his blog prefabricar.org the first information on a prefabricated house dates back to 1578. The house was transported from England to Canada, but was never installed because some components were not in good condition due to the harshness of the journey.
In his post J.C. Cabrero dates the second house in 1624 a house was prefabricated in England for Edward Winslow which was finally built in Massachusetts.
During the 19th century, coinciding with the “gold rush” in California, there was a large migratory mass to this state and an urgent need for housing.
During the Second Industrial Revolution, new techniques and technologies were developed that allowed the mass production of building materials, which opened the door to the manufacture of prefabricated houses.
Already in the 20th century, in the 1920s, numerous companies were founded that specialised in the production of prefabricated houses.
which offered a wide variety of models that could be purchased through their catalogue. I leave you this link to their catalogue of houses.In the United States, one of the best-known companies was Sears, Roebuck and Company which offered a wide variety of models that could be purchased through its catalogue. I leave you this link to their catalogue of housess.
Customers received a package with all the parts needed to build their house, along with detailed instructions for assembly.
In the 1930s and 1940s, prefabricated houses became even more popular due to the Great Depression and World War II.
After the war, many soldiers returned home and needed quick and affordable housing. Prefabricated houses were the perfect solution, as they could be built quickly and affordably.
In the following decades, prefabricated houses evolved and became more popular all over the world. New materials and technologies were used, allowing for more innovative and customised designs.
At present, the casas prefabricadas are a popular choice for those looking for affordable, fast and high quality housing.
