voorgebouwde
Voorgebouwde is a Dutch adjective meaning pre-built or prefabricated. It is used to describe buildings or components that are manufactured off-site in a controlled factory environment and then assembled at the final location. The term combines voor-, meaning before or pre, with gebouwd, the past participle of bouwen (to build). In use, voorgebouwde elements may include panels, modules, or entire sections of a structure.
In construction practice, voorgebouwde components are produced in factories and transported to the building site for
Historical context and contemporary use: postwar housing programs in several countries popularized prefabricated methods as a
Benefits and challenges: advantages include faster delivery, consistent quality, reduced site disruption, and potential cost savings.
See also: prefabrication, modular construction, off-site fabrication, volumetric construction.