Design Opportunities for Total Precast in Affordable Housing-Design Opportunities for Total Precast in Affordable Housing Webinar

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In a recent PCI webinar, Becky Misadja introduced a discussion on the design opportunities for total precast in affordable housing. The session was led by Auggie Chung, VP of Sales at Wells, and architects Tyler Brown and Matt McGrane from Land & Bone Baker Architects (LBBA). They explored how early collaboration between architects and precasters can enhance construction efficiency, durability, and speed to market in affordable housing projects.<br /><br />The webinar covered topics such as the structural benefits of total precast systems, including fire resistance and acoustics, and how precast construction can reduce construction duration. Case studies highlighted successful implementations of precast strategies in Chicago, addressing design challenges related to site constraints and the urban environment.<br /><br />The presenters emphasized that the perceived constraints of precast construction offer unique design opportunities, allowing for creativity in panelization and facade articulation. They also discussed the importance of coordination with other building trades to ensure successful implementation. The session concluded with a Q&A segment addressing queries about insulation, plumbing, and the market dynamics that make precast construction prevalent in Chicago's subsidized housing projects.

Keywords

total precast

affordable housing

construction efficiency

fire resistance

acoustics

urban environment

design opportunities

precast strategies

Chicago housing