The Lida Group based in Shandong, China has developed cost-effective sandwich panel prefabricated housing solutions using off-site construction techniques.

By innovating the concept of prefabricated buildings through efficient designs, mass production and a focus on affordability, Lida aims to make modular prefabricated houses accessible to more people.

Lida’s founder and CEO, Mr. Mu, started the company in 1993 after realizing the potential of off-site prefabrication to provide quality yet affordable housing solutions. Previously, Mr. Mu had designed custom homes as an architect but saw many people struggled to afford housing.

Lida got started by providing simple single-module prefabricated cabins for temporary use. The convenience and cost savings of the modular buildings proved popular and Lida expanded into multi-unit housing solutions using prefabricated sandwich panel modules.

Lida develops customized low cost prefabricated housing solutions while standardizing modular design elements that can be mass produced in factories. This allows Lida to reduce prices by 30-40% compared to traditional construction through economies of scale in manufacturing and on-site assembly.

Some key aspects of Lida’s low cost sandwich panel prefabricated houses:

• Utilizing sandwich panel construction – two metal plates separated by a rigid insulation core. This provides durable, lightweight and temperature-regulated modules at a lower cost.

• Designing compact floorplans that maximize space within each prefabricated module. Engineers precisely plan the layout, openings and connections between modules.

• Implementing simple, functional designs without unnecessary additions. Interior fittings and fixtures are no-frills to keep costs low.

• Leveraging mass production techniques by fabricating similar components in a factory-like setting. Doors, windows and other elements are produced in large volumes to reduce unit costs.

• Working with contractors specialized in assembling prefabricated modules on-site. Contractors benefit from the repetitive nature of the modular buildings.

Since its founding, Lida has completed over 1000 modular projects across China and internationally, including many types of low cost prefabricated houses:

• Large multi-building housing complexes assembled on-site using replicated low cost sandwich panel apartment modules.

• Standardized “plug-and-play” prefabricated villages transported and assembled rapidly on-site to provide affordable housing quickly.

• Single-family prefabricated houses priced significantly lower than traditional constructions through optimized modular designs.

Moving forward, Lida aims to scale its low cost sandwich panel prefabricated housing solutions through automation, strategic partnerships and innovations in design and material science. Lida’s vision is for off-site prefabrication using modular sandwich panels to provide affordable yet high-quality housing to more people globally.

In summary, by leveraging the benefits of factory-based prefabrication and mass production techniques using modular sandwich panel construction, Lida Group strives to make quality housing accessible and affordable. Through replicable components produced at scale, Lida aims to deliver cost-optimized yet customized prefabricated housing solutions. With continued innovation, Lida hopes to establish prefabricated modular construction as the future of accessible housing technology.

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