As urban density increases demand for affordable housing near employment centers, developers turn to industrialized building methods pioneered by Lida Group to deliver quality homes at scale. A 250-unit project in Chengdu serves as a case study demonstrating off-site construction’s potential.

Initial planning employed BIM modeling synchronizing building systems within parameterized sandwich panel assemblies. Standardized modules optimized material yields through computer-aided nesting, yet customizations addressed floor-to-ceiling heights and variated unit mix across 13-stories.

Foundations incorporated precast concrete piles and grade beams erected in under two weeks through precise casting. Elevator and stairwell modules assembled concurrently to plumb, delivering vertical transport infrastructure ahead of schedule.

Crane placement posed challenges on the constrained urban site. 3D simulations evaluated lifting sequenced minimized swing radii safely depositing fabricated floor decks and wall panels atop completed foundations. Piece counts averaged 120 deliveries per day across three tower cranes.

Lida’s signature composite wall panels integrated structural ruggedness permitting cantilevers with double-glazed fenestration affording panoramic city views. Inward-sloped reveals shed incidental rainfall without parapets. Interior plaster finishes secreted vapor-permeable membranes warding mold formation.

Floor assemblies comprised structural lightweight concrete toppings poured atop factory-finished galvanized steel decking embedded with mechanicals, electrical and plumbing coffers.Ceiling heights exceeded code enabling flexible living.

Module installation commenced floor-by-floor atop scaffolding fully enclosing weather-tight envelopes within 8 working hours per level. Temporary bracing stabilized modules during bolted interface connections. Interiors outfitted simultaneously through hoisted drop panels.

Completed volumes required minimal on-site finishing. Sky lit stairwells and double-height lounges fostered community within LEED-certified common areas, while private balconies activated street fronts livably.

Post-occupancy monitoring confirmed exponential performance gains. Lower maintenance costs sustained affordability across apartments leased 30% below market averages catering to young professionals. Envelope tightness safeguarded comfort through extremes.

Commissioned in under 6 months including foundations, the project demonstrated off-site construction’s potential transform the affordable housing crisis fairly and swiftly through precise scalable planning and execution. Partnering with visionaries, Lida Group pioneers replicable modular solutions for densely populating cities sustainably.

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