What was General Panel Corporation’s connection to Walter Gropius’s interest in prefabricated housing?

The General Panel Corporation served as a primary vehicle for Walter Gropius to pursue his long-standing interest in the industrial production of architecture.1

In 1942, Gropius became the vice president of the company, which specialized in the manufacturing of prefabricated housing. This venture was the result of a formal partnership between Gropius and the German-born American architect Konrad Wachsmann, with whom he collaborated from 1941 until 1948. Together, they utilized the General Panel Corporation to develop and produce prefabricated building components, reflecting Gropius's commitment to integrating modern industrial technology with architectural design.12