Summer Sights: George Maciunas Prefabricated Modular Building System from Tree Hugger

Summer Sights:
George Maciunas Prefabricated Modular Building System


Artist George Maciunas worked on the design of modern prefab from the late 50s through the mid sixties. ” Designed for quick and easy assembly with a minimum number of components necessary, the structure requires no heavy machinery, and can be erected using local, untrained labor.”


“Predating today’s eco-minded homes, Maciunas’ dwelling allows the inhabitants to control the admittance of solar light and warmth, simply by shifting a wall panel. Maciunas’ prefabricated housing system, in form, function, material, and flexibility, resonates in a contemporary culture that thrives on utilitarian, mass-produced products made to meet the varying needs of the individual consumer.”

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