Prefab houses

Element Houses , written by author Dorthe Bendtsen, shows how the limitations of the past can inspire us to tackle today's challenges – including by living smaller and using fewer resources.

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Between 1947 and 1955, the Danish state supported the construction of single-family houses using alternative materials and methods to alleviate the post-war housing crisis. These so-called element houses, built of wood or concrete, had simple architecture and a compact design that saved materials.

Although the houses look ordinary, it took pioneering spirit and courage from manufacturers, architects and builders to embark on the new construction. In Elementhuse , restoration architect Dorthe Bendtsen tells the story of these innovative houses, many of which can still be found in attractive residential areas.

Author: Dorthe Bendtsen
Page count: 256
Publisher: Strandberg Publishing
Language: Danish