8 months ago
Architects reimagine Tri-City homes with prefabricated steel design
In the Tri-City area of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula, a new way of building homes is becoming popular.
Instead of the traditional method that takes a long time and creates a lot of waste, architects like Ashutosh Mukherjee are using prefabricated steel.
This means the parts of the house are made in a factory and then put together quickly on the building site.
These steel homes can be built in just a few months, compared to over a year for traditional homes.
They are also strong, lasting a long time, and are better for the environment.
People in the area, especially younger homeowners, like these new homes because they are faster to build, easier to maintain, and more comfortable to live in, even in hot or cold weather.
The architect is also working to make sure these modern homes follow the strict building rules of Chandigarh.
Architect Ashutosh Mukherjee is promoting prefabricated steel housing in the Tri-City region.
Prefabricated steel construction offers faster build times (3-5 months) compared to traditional RCC (12-18 months).
Steel homes are durable, lasting 50-70 years, and require lower maintenance.
Modern insulation and thermal design make steel homes comfortable in North Indian weather.
The approach is gaining popularity among younger homeowners and professionals.
- Who
- Architect Ashutosh Mukherjee and his firm Metamorphosis Architecture
- What
- Prefabricated steel housing in the Tri-City region
- Where
- Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
- When
- Over the past decade, with growing interest in recent years
- Why
- To build faster, cleaner, and with less waste without compromising on design
Key facts
- Architect
- Ashutosh Mukherjee
- Firm
- Metamorphosis Architecture
- Construction Time (RCC)
- 12-18 months
- Construction Time (Steel)
- 3-5 months
- Lifespan of Steel Structures
- 50-70 years or more
- Key Advantages
- Speed, sustainability, minimal wastage, durability, lower maintenance
- Regional Focus
- Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula
- Client Base
- Younger homeowners, professionals
Quotes
Ashutosh Mukherjee
Partner at Metamorphosis Architecture and advocate for prefabricated steel housing
“Modern prefabricated homes use high-performance insulation, thermal panels and smart orientation. When designed correctly, they can be more comfortable than conventional houses.”
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“With greater awareness, policy support and demand for efficient housing, the Tri-City is well placed to adopt this approach at scale.”
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