| Light-gauge steel panelized |
About RMB 2,000–4,000 per m² |
Often several weeks after foundations and delivery are ready |
Factory-cut frames and panels can support consistent dimensions and flexible layouts. Suitable for contemporary façades and low- to mid-rise residential designs. |
Steel is recyclable, but production is energy-intensive. Operational energy use depends heavily on insulation, airtightness, windows, and shading. |
Detached homes and small residential projects where adaptable plans and relatively light transport loads matter. |
Specify thermal bridges, corrosion protection, fire performance, acoustic insulation, and local wind and seismic design. The cost range is package-only, not a complete turnkey price. |
| Volumetric modular steel |
About RMB 3,000–6,000 per m² |
Modules can be craned into place in days; total project time also includes design, transport, foundations, and connections. |
Rooms or room-sized sections are finished in a factory, allowing repeatable workmanship and reduced exposure to on-site weather. Repeated module layouts are generally the most efficient. |
Factory production can reduce material waste, while transport and crane requirements add impacts. Energy performance depends on the completed envelope and building services. |
Projects with a regular plan, repeatable room layouts, and a site that can accommodate module delivery and lifting equipment. |
Oversized-load access, lifting capacity, transport distance, module joints, and design changes after production starts can affect cost and feasibility. |
| Precast concrete panel system |
About RMB 2,500–5,000 per m² |
Panel erection can be rapid once foundations and lifting access are prepared. |
Factory-made panels can provide consistent structural components and robust fire and acoustic performance. Concrete’s thermal mass can help moderate indoor temperature swings when paired with suitable insulation. |
Concrete and cement production have significant embodied emissions. Efficient structural design, durable service life, and lower-carbon mixes can improve the overall profile. |
Homes needing a durable, fire-resistant structure, especially where panel transport and crane access are practical. |
Panels are heavy and require careful transport, lifting, connection detailing, and seismic design. Insulation and thermal-bridge details are important in both hot and cold regions. |
| Engineered timber panel system |
About RMB 4,000–8,000 per m² |
Panel assembly can be quick; delivery and specialist installation availability influence the schedule. |
Relatively light panels can support clean architectural interiors and efficient assembly. Factory precision helps with fit and finish when drawings and fabrication are well coordinated. |
Timber can store biogenic carbon during a building’s service life when sourced responsibly. Results depend on forestry, adhesives, transport, durability, and end-of-life handling. |
Design-led homes prioritizing a lighter structure, natural interior materials, and a well-documented responsible timber supply. |
Check local supply, moisture protection, fire and acoustic detailing, and connection design. Material origin and certification should be verified rather than assumed. |
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