Y:Cube - Revision history

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	* Time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].		* Time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].

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	* British post-war mass housing.		* British post-war mass housing.
	* Container City.		* Container City.
		+	* McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford.
	* Modular buildings.		* Modular buildings.
	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
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	* Time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].		* Time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].

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Designing Buildings at 14:22, 24 September 2018

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	A 36-unit Y:Cube development was created in Mitcham in 2015. See Y:Cube development in Mitcham for more information.		A 36-unit Y:Cube development was created in Mitcham in 2015. See Y:Cube development in Mitcham for more information.

−	At the beginning of 2016, 7 further Y:Cube schemes, were proposed, including sites in Essex, south-west London and on the south coast of England, ranging in size from 15 to 36 apartments. Ref ~~[http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/ymca-plans-roll-out-r3ogers-50k-affor7dable-ycub8e/~~ Construction Manager 19 January 2015].	+	At the beginning of 2016, 7 further Y:Cube schemes, were proposed, including sites in Essex, south-west London and on the south coast of England, ranging in size from 15 to 36 apartments. Ref Construction Manager Magazine, 19 January 2015.

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	* BRE Üserhuus.		* BRE Üserhuus.

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	* BRE Üserhuus.		* BRE Üserhuus.
	* British post-war mass housing.		* British post-war mass housing.
		+	* Container City.
	* Modular buildings.		* Modular buildings.
	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.

Designing Buildings at 13:17, 5 December 2016

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	* Modular buildings.		* Modular buildings.
	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
		+	* Open source architectural plans for modular buildings.
	* Plug-In to Housing.		* Plug-In to Housing.
	* Prefabrication.		* Prefabrication.

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	* Modular buildings.		* Modular buildings.
	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
		+	* Plug-In to Housing.
	* Prefabrication.		* Prefabrication.
	* Skyfarm.		* Skyfarm.

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	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
	* Prefabrication.		* Prefabrication.
		+	* Skyfarm.
	* WikiHouse.		* WikiHouse.
	* Y:Cube development in Mitcham.		* Y:Cube development in Mitcham.

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	A 36-unit Y:Cube development was created in Mitcham in 2015. See Y:Cube development in Mitcham for more information.		A 36-unit Y:Cube development was created in Mitcham in 2015. See Y:Cube development in Mitcham for more information.

−	At the beginning of 2016, 5 further Y:Cube schemes, were proposed, including sites in Essex, south-west London and on the south coast of England, ranging in size from 15 to 36 apartments. Ref [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/ymca-plans-roll-out-r3ogers-50k-affor7dable-ycub8e/ Construction Manager 19 January 2015].	+	At the beginning of 2016, 7 further Y:Cube schemes, were proposed, including sites in Essex, south-west London and on the south coast of England, ranging in size from 15 to 36 apartments. Ref [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/ymca-plans-roll-out-r3ogers-50k-affor7dable-ycub8e/ Construction Manager 19 January 2015].

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	The first Y:Cube was an affordable housing unit designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) at 200 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London.		The first Y:Cube was an affordable housing unit designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) at 200 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London.

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	RSHP and SIG (a supplier of specialist construction products) worked with the YMCA London South West to develop an economic and innovative housing solution, providing self-contained and affordable starter accommodation for young people unable to gain a first step on the housing ladder or pay the high costs of private rent.		RSHP and SIG (a supplier of specialist construction products) worked with the YMCA London South West to develop an economic and innovative housing solution, providing self-contained and affordable starter accommodation for young people unable to gain a first step on the housing ladder or pay the high costs of private rent.
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	Every resident is either referred by the London Borough of Merton or a previous resident of the YMCA. The Y:Cube provides an alternative to poor-quality, shared accommodation managed by private landlords and can offer a better solution for those in housing need within the community.		Every resident is either referred by the London Borough of Merton or a previous resident of the YMCA. The Y:Cube provides an alternative to poor-quality, shared accommodation managed by private landlords and can offer a better solution for those in housing need within the community.

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	Y:Cube Housing offers a real opportunity for social investment, providing a solid return to investors whilst at the same time meeting a huge need.		Y:Cube Housing offers a real opportunity for social investment, providing a solid return to investors whilst at the same time meeting a huge need.

	Richard Blakeway, Deputy Mayor of Housing said, “Y:Cube is a fantastic example of the innovative housing projects we support to address a range of housing demands. We need bold ideas to stimulate growth and address the historic failure to build enough homes and modular construction has an important role.”		Richard Blakeway, Deputy Mayor of Housing said, “Y:Cube is a fantastic example of the innovative housing projects we support to address a range of housing demands. We need bold ideas to stimulate growth and address the historic failure to build enough homes and modular construction has an important role.”
−	*Place: London, UK	+
−	*Date: 2013 - ongoing	+	* Place: London, UK
−	*Cost: £1.6 million (for a 36-unit development)	+	* Date: 2013 - ongoing
−	*Area: 1640 m²	+	* Cost: £1.6 million (for a 36-unit development)
−	*Client: YMCA	+	* Area: 1640 m²
−	*Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners	+	* Client: YMCA
−	*Services Engineer: PBA	+	* Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
−	*Landscape Architect: Landform	+	* Services Engineer: PBA
−	*Manufacturer: Insulshell	+	* Landscape Architect: Landform
		+	* Manufacturer: Insulshell

	Watch a time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].		Watch a time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].

−	A 36-unit Y:Cube development was created in Mitcham in 2015. See Y:Cube development in Mitcham for more information.~~<br~~/>	+	A 36-unit Y:Cube development was created in Mitcham in 2015. See Y:Cube development in Mitcham for more information.
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		+	At the beginning of 2016, 5 further Y:Cube schemes, were proposed, including sites in Essex, south-west London and on the south coast of England, ranging in size from 15 to 36 apartments. Ref [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/ymca-plans-roll-out-r3ogers-50k-affor7dable-ycub8e/ Construction Manager 19 January 2015].

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*BRE Üserhuus.	+
−	*British post-war mass housing.	+	* BRE Üserhuus.
−	*Modular buildings.	+	* British post-war mass housing.
−	*Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.	+	* Modular buildings.
−	*Prefabrication.	+	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
−	*WikiHouse.	+	* Prefabrication.
−	*Y:Cube development in Mitcham.	+	* WikiHouse.
		+	* Y:Cube development in Mitcham.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.rsh-p.com/ RSHP].
−	*Time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].

−	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+	* [http://www.rsh-p.com/ RSHP].
−	[[Category:Research_/_Innovation]]	+	* Time lapse video of the Y-Cube construction process on [http://vimeo.com/86884488 Vimeo].
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		+	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]]