Prefabricated Collection (#2)

Advert for the development of Hiduminium houses 1945
Applications for Hiduminum pre-fabricated homes. When the nation wants houses industry gives us it confidence. Each home was made from aluminium alloys

Temporary homes 1945
During World War Two many houses were bombed, there were a shortage of homes for people after the war so temporary homes where quickly built

Prefabs at Eltham, London. 1933

Mars base, artwork C018 / 8567
Mars base. Artwork of a base (left) on Mars. A manned base on Mars could be constructed from prefabricated sections brought from Earth or from materials manufactured using resources found on Mars

Mars base, artwork C018 / 0284
Mars base. Artwork of a base on Mars, with plants in one dome providing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, and people in a second dome

American Liberty Ship - Advance Transport
An American Liberty Ship (a prefabricated US-built freighter (emergency cargo ships) of the Second World War) - providing advance transport. Date: 1945

Portable wood motor house or garage, 1919 advertisement
Advertisement for garages constructed of strong deal framing, mortised and tenoned and with a roof of galvanised iron, manufactured by Boulton & Paul of Norwich. Date: 1919

Advert for E. C. & J. Keay iron roofing & shedding 1888
An advertisement for E.C and J. Keay, manufacturer of iron roofing and shedding, featuring a fine corrugated iron church and storehouse.Prefabricated iron churches were often favoured by

Portable Buildings advertisement, 1902
Advertisement for what appears to be extremely substantial portable buildings, for home and colonial use, special attention given to buildings for South Africa

Building merchant ships by G. H. Davis
How pre-fabricated sections are used in the building of merchant ships in British shipyards during the Second World War. Rapid construction of cargo vessels to make good the losses sustained by

Temporary homes of Britain 1945
Government-approved homes, many houses were destroyed during the Second World War, so prefabricated houses (prefabs) were built, for homeless familes, these were erected quickly and cheaply

Summer Kibitka with a Courier, 1803 (colour litho)
XCF272257 Summer Kibitka with a Courier, 1803 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pre Fabs in the West End. A number of prefabricated houses have been erected at the top of Portland Place. Rubble on the site has been cleared away

The first train loads of walls, floors, stairs and landings components for the London County Councils ?2 million industrialised housing scheme for 562 flats at Morris Walk, Woolwich

A number of prefabricated houses have been erected at the top fo Portland Place, West London. Rubble on the site has been cleared away

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits, Wales

Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits, Wales. Wood engraving 1851

The Royal Albert Bridge (Viaduct) at Saltash. The Bridge carrying the railway over the estuary of the Tamar at Saltash and linking Devon and Cornwall, England

Prefab Home In 1936
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 1936. The 20th Century Home is prefabricated home built by the Harnischfeger Corporation. It has steel framing and will be ready for occupancy in 30 days after purchase

Two Women Sunbathing
United States: c. 1934. Two women relax on the porch on the roof of a Motohome, an experimantal prefab house in the 1930 s

Housing construction in segezh, the paper industry center in karelia, ussr, early 1960s

Assembly of apartment buildings from factory-made parts in khoroshevskoye highway, moscow, ussr, 1951

Planning guide for mobile living, 1950s C018 / 0602
Planning guide for mobile living. Front cover for a 16-page 1950s booklet on mobile living, showing a large trailer-type mobile home

Emergency war housing, 1945 C014 / 0455
Emergency war housing. Prefabricated housing model at Scott Circle, Washington DC, USA, during the Second World War. Plans from March 1945 were to ship 30

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In the aftermath of World War II, the concept buildings gained significant traction. One remarkable example was the construction houses in just three hours in 1945. This groundbreaking achievement showcased the efficiency and speed at which these homes could be assembled, providing much-needed shelter for war-torn communities. Another notable application of prefabrication was seen in the Bailey Bridge, a vital component that contributed to the Rhine victory by G. H. Davis. These bridges were constructed using pre-made parts, allowing for rapid assembly and enabling troops to swiftly cross rivers during military operations. The innovation didn't stop there; Britain manufactured two colossal pre-fabricated ports, each as big as Gibraltar itself. These impressive structures demonstrated how large-scale projects could be efficiently executed through prefabrication techniques. Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace is an iconic symbol of architectural ingenuity and one of history's most famous prefab construction. Erected in 1851 for The Great Exhibition, this magnificent structure showcased how modular components could create grand designs with ease. Prefabrication also played a crucial role in addressing post-war housing shortages with council flats being built using this method. These affordable living spaces provided comfortable accommodations for many families who had lost their homes during wartime destruction. The year 1945 witnessed another milestone when aluminium homes were introduced as part of post-war reconstruction efforts. These lightweight yet sturdy dwellings offered a modern solution to housing needs while showcasing advancements in material technology. Even interior design embraced prefab elements - kitchen interiors became more efficient and stylish thanks to innovative pre-made components like JLP01_08_007482 captured on camera. Adverts from that era highlighted Hiduminium houses' development - promoting durable and cost-effective solutions for homeowners seeking stability amidst rebuilding efforts after the war's devastation. Temporary homes emerged as a practical response to immediate housing demands following WWII's end. Prefab structures quickly provided safe havens for displaced individuals, offering a sense of stability during uncertain times.