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The post-war boom fueled the development of increasingly factory-made homes. Architect Ralph Forney pioneered techniques where entire walls were manufactured in factories, shipped, and assembled on-site within a day—a swift process that significantly cut construction times and costs. Such homes, including prefab and kit houses, became popular for their affordability and convenience, often requiring only a simple foundation prepared beforehand.
By the late 20th century, this streamlined approach to building began to lose appeal, viewed as less desirable and linked to lower-income housing. Nonetheless, the concept of rapid, cost-effective house-building persisted, especially as real estate prices escalated and people sought alternative housing options.