The Asia-Pacific region is set to overtake the US as the world's largest prefabricated building market, with a projected growth rate of almost 6% a year between now and 2023, according to a recent <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reportbuyer.com%2Fproduct%2F5377000%2Fglobal-prefabricated-buildings-market-research-report-forecast-to-2023.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">report</a> by Market Research Future.
Mulan Weichang Vistor Centre, Hebei, China by HDD —
The Asia-Pacific region is set to overtake the US as the world's largest prefabricated building market, with a projected growth rate of almost 6% a year between now and 2023, according to a recent report by Market Research Future.
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Mulan Weichang Visitor Centre in Hebei, China, built using prefabricated wooden frames, took inspiration from a Mongalian yurt. The architects believe using prefabricated parts is more sustainable during the construction process. It was nominated for the RIBA Awards in 2018.
Mulan Weichang Vistor Centre, Hebei, China by HDD —
Mulan Weichang Visitor Centre in Hebei, China, built using prefabricated wooden frames, took inspiration from a Mongalian yurt. The architects believe using prefabricated parts is more sustainable during the construction process. It was nominated for the RIBA Awards in 2018.
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Soe Ker Tie Hias, known as the Butterfly House, were prefabricated and assembled on-site.
Soe Ker Tie Hias, Tak, Thailand by Tyin Tegnestue —
Soe Ker Tie Hias, known as the Butterfly House, were prefabricated and assembled on-site.
Photo by Pasi Aalto
The housing units utilize local bamboo weaving techniques.
Soe Ker Tie Hias, Tak, Thailand by Tyin Tegnestue —
The housing units utilize local bamboo weaving techniques.
Photo by Pasi Aalto
Thailand-based Agaligo Studio has developed a floating house called X-Float, which is built off-site and towed to its destination by boat.
X-Float, Thailand by Agaligo Studio —
Thailand-based Agaligo Studio has developed a floating house called X-Float, which is built off-site and towed to its destination by boat.
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Part of a riverside holiday resort in Kanchanaburi province, in western Thailand, the design draws on the architectural heritage of the region, where communities have traditionally lived in houseboats.
X-Float, Thailand by Agaligo Studio —
Part of a riverside holiday resort in Kanchanaburi province, in western Thailand, the design draws on the architectural heritage of the region, where communities have traditionally lived in houseboats.
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Japanese retailer Muji has turned its eyes to prefabricated urban homes.
Muji vertical house, Tokyo, Japan by MUJI —
Japanese retailer Muji has turned its eyes to prefabricated urban homes.
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For Asia's low-income communities, prefabs can offer affordable housing, while protecting them against natural disasters and challenging environments.
Muji vertical house, Tokyo, Japan by MUJI —
For Asia's low-income communities, prefabs can offer affordable housing, while protecting them against natural disasters and challenging environments.
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People's Architecture Office (PAO) is seeking to rehabilitate Hutong homes through the use of a plugin module, composed of steel and glass panels. The panels contain insulation, wiring, windows, and finishes.
Plugin House, Beijing, China by People's Architecture Office —
People's Architecture Office (PAO) is seeking to rehabilitate Hutong homes through the use of a plugin module, composed of steel and glass panels. The panels contain insulation, wiring, windows, and finishes.
Peoples Architecture Office
Found in the old alleyways of central Beijing, this plug-in house offered an affordable alternative to the Chinese capital's increasingly expensive apartments.
Plugin House, Beijing, China by People's Architecture Office —
Found in the old alleyways of central Beijing, this plug-in house offered an affordable alternative to the Chinese capital's increasingly expensive apartments.
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For VTN Architects, the firm founded by renowned Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia, affordability and security both served as motivations to create the S House.
S House, Tân An, Vietnam by Vo Trong Nghia Architects —
For VTN Architects, the firm founded by renowned Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia, affordability and security both served as motivations to create the S House.
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The practice's prefab series, S House, was specifically designed to address local needs, according to Nobuhiro Inudoh, one of a team of architects who worked on the prototypes.
S House, Tân An, Vietnam by Vo Trong Nghia Architects —
The practice's prefab series, S House, was specifically designed to address local needs, according to Nobuhiro Inudoh, one of a team of architects who worked on the prototypes.
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Philippine architecture and design firm Budji+Royal designed all of the houses in the Collection village, one of the first four clusters of homes to open in Batulao Artscapes. 
Facet House, Batangas, Philippines by Budji + Royal Architecture+Design —
Philippine architecture and design firm Budji+Royal designed all of the houses in the Collection village, one of the first four clusters of homes to open in Batulao Artscapes. 
Batulao Artscapes