Describing a construction system where building components are assembled into complete units in a controlled factory environment before installation. This approach is commonly used for curtain wall systems where entire wall sections are pre-assembled with glazing, frames, and seals.
From 'unit' plus the suffix '-ized,' emerging in mid-20th century construction terminology. The concept developed alongside industrialized building methods and the need for faster, more precise assembly of complex building systems.
Unitized construction is like building with giant LEGO blocks made in a precision factory! Skyscrapers like the Willis Tower use unitized curtain wall systems where entire wall sections arrive on-site ready to be lifted into place, creating those seamless glass facades that define modern urban skylines.
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