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Leap Factory

Leap Factory, an Italian prefab manufacturer based in Pordenone, distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainable building practices, Italian design, and rapid construction. The company manufactures homes entirely in Italy, with on-site assembly completed by professionals in under 60 days, including plumbing, electricity, and heating/cooling systems. This streamlined process aims to eliminate unexpected costs and waste. Leap Factory holds five innovation patents (with others pending) related to its construction process. The company emphasizes ecological materials and energy-efficient systems, creating homes that are aesthetically pleasing, healthy, and highly durable. They can even be made off-grid sufficient. Leap Factory extends its services to residential clients, architects, and developers. Their sustainable homes exceed standard ratings in environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) categories, and their buildings are pre-assessed as “healthy homes” across 10 categories by WELL. Leap Factory strives for “zero-impact” buildings that preserve the soil and landscape with a significantly reduced environmental footprint. They emphasize minimal resource use, aiming for substantial reductions in waste, water consumption, and energy consumption during the pre-construction phase. Leap Factory has built structures in challenging environments, including high-altitude locations and off-grid areas. LeapRUS 3912, their eco-hotel on Mount Elbrus, stands at 13,123 feet (4000m). A Leap Home Frame serves as a base for a climate change research team in Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland, highlighting the sturdiness and energy efficiency of their products. Leap Factory offers a range of models, including Frame, Modern, Rural, Urban, Landscape, and Cabin, as well as glamping models like Nest. They offer premium homes with fast construction times, combining factory precision with Italian craftsmanship. Leap Factory focuses on dry construction to eliminate accidents, waste, and noise. They offer full price transparency and aim for a fast return on investment for their clients. They cater to residential and hospitality projects.

Pordenone, Italy

Rubner

Rubner, a prefab manufacturer based in Chienes, Italy, boasts a rich history spanning nearly a century. Rooted in a family tradition that extends four generations, the company emphasizes a responsible and forward-thinking approach to wood, their core resource. Their value chain is unique in Europe, focused on innovation, completeness, and security. Rubner exclusively uses timber sourced from regional, ecologically, and socially sustainable forests. At their facilities, the wood is carefully and efficiently processed into high-quality products for timber construction projects across numerous countries. Since its beginnings, Rubner has committed to using healthy and durable materials, aiming to create a climate-resilient living and working environment where humans and nature coexist harmoniously. The company's expertise encompasses everything from selecting and processing freshly cut logs to successfully managing large-scale timber construction projects worldwide. Rubner offers tailored solutions, maintains high quality standards, and ensures steady, controlled growth, making them a reliable partner for timber construction projects of all types and sizes. The Rubner Group encompasses several divisions, including Rubner Haus, which specializes in single-family wooden homes and apartment buildings. They offer options ranging from basic designs, where customers can contribute significantly, to turnkey dream villas with exclusive designs. Rubner Haus was founded in 1964 in Chienes, and the group has constructed approximately 25,000 houses. Rubner utilizes both traditional wood construction techniques and modern technologies, creating customized living spaces and using wood, windows and doors from within the Rubner Group to ensure the quality of their construction. The group also includes Rubner Timber Engineering which offers services from agricultural construction to educational institutions, multi-story buildings and residential complexes.

Chienes, Italy

Steelhome

Steelhome, an Italian prefab manufacturer located in Milan, builds homes using innovative systems that emphasize speed, safety, and durability, while maintaining accessible pricing comparable to traditional construction methods. With over 50 years of experience, Steelhome has completed over 250 projects, supported by a team of more than 15 collaborators. Their approach focuses on modern construction demands, adhering to anti-seismic, energy efficiency, and acoustic standards. Steelhome offers turnkey homes, advanced shell construction, renovations, and energy upgrades. They also provide architectural design services, kit supply for builders, and partnerships with General Contractors. Steelhome utilizes two primary construction systems: Steelconcrete® and Steelwood®. The Steelconcrete® system is a fast, flexible, and high-performance building method employing steel and concrete, achieving energy class A4 and resistance to pests, with material durability comparable to traditional systems. Steelwood® is another system which was created in 2015. Steelhome also offers services such as design, turnkey solutions, acting as a single point of contact for clients, aiming to streamline the construction process and reduce build times. Steelhome has a history rooted in family tradition, evolving from a small family business into a modern construction company. They serve a large part of Northern Italy directly with their own workforce, offering turnkey services. In other regions of Italy, they collaborate with architects, design firms, and local builders who utilize their construction systems, ensuring coverage in multiple regions. The company also holds certifications such as CE1090.

Milan, Italy

Wolf Haus Italy

Wolf Haus Italy, based in Trento, is a manufacturer of prefabricated wooden homes. The company emphasizes comfort, energy efficiency, healthy living environments, and seismic safety in their construction. They offer customizable models with different price ranges to suit a variety of needs and budgets. Wolf Haus serves both private clients looking for single-family homes and professional sectors, including condominiums, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and industrial buildings. Wolf Haus utilizes wood construction for its robustness and architectural flexibility, sometimes combining it with steel and glass for industrial or commercial projects. They offer solutions for building extensions and renovations using the lightness of wood for ease and speed. The company is also focused on sustainability, with their Wolf Haus Energia Più technology for homes that produce more energy than they consume. They claim to have been building these energy-plus homes since 2011, exceeding European Green Deal 2050 standards for climate neutrality. Wolf Haus highlights its commitment to eco-friendliness. They state that choosing a Wolf Haus home has resulted in a significant reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. Their construction methods use renewable energy sources, avoiding fossil fuels. The primary structure of their homes is built using wood. They offer customizable insulation options, including natural materials like wood fiber, cork, hemp fiber, and sheep's wool. All materials used are certified and eco-compatible. Wolf Haus has also undertaken projects in extreme climates, such as Dubai, demonstrating energy efficiency and sustainability in high-temperature and high-humidity conditions. This involved engineering a wooden building to withstand desert conditions. They also support environmental initiatives such as planting a new forest in Kenya. The company provides various resources on their website, including galleries of completed projects, information about the benefits of wood construction, videos, and contact information.

Trento, Italy