In this episode of pplpod, we deconstruct the fascinating and often misunderstood world of prefabricated housing. While many associate "prefabs" strictly with mobile homes, we uncover a history that dates back to the 12th century, when Norman knights transported a castle in "kit" form to be erected in a single night. We explore the evolution of off-site construction, from movable structures used by Emperor Akbar in 16th-century India to the iconic Sears Catalog Homes sold by mail order in the early 1900s.

Tune in as we clarify the critical differences between the three main types of modern prefab construction:

• Modular Homes: Built in sections via 3D modeling and assembled on-site, a process that can be 50% faster than traditional construction.

• Manufactured Homes: Distinct from modulars, thes ...