Editor's comment

By Denise Chevin Denise Chevin 2002-09-12T00:00:00

The benefits of construction in factories rather than on site are well-known. Homes can be built quicker and with fewer defects, higher energy efficiency and better noise insulation. As the Peabody Trust – undisputed trailblazer of the technology – has proved, off-site manufacture can also mean design flair. In fact, ...

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