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There have been many variations on building houses with prefab forms, going all the way back to Edison. Works fine, but the result is a concrete box. The shell is not the big cost item in homes.

If you want a small, low-cost box structure, there are companies that will sell you one. Concrete.[1] Metal.[2] Steel frame with wood siding.[3]

[1] https://precastbuildings.com

[2] https://www.butlermfg.com/

[3] https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rose-Cottage-2-Beds-443-3-sq-ft-...

parent Animats 4 years ago

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