HUF HAUS

nHouse

nHouse, a prefab manufacturer based in London, United Kingdom, aims to provide modern modular homes designed with space, light, and intelligent technology while maintaining low running costs. The company emphasizes quality, design, and sustainability in its construction. Their homes are built to exacting standards in the UK, using high-quality materials and precision technology. nHouse strives to create homes that promote happiness and health, offering an affordable and environmentally conscious housing solution. nHouse homes are constructed offsite and then delivered and finished on location, significantly reducing construction time compared to traditional building methods. The company caters to self-builders, developers, housing associations, and local authorities seeking solutions to the housing crisis. The company designs and builds a range of modular homes, including the nHouse3, nHouse4x, nHouse4+, nHouse5, and nHouse5+. These homes are built with three core principles: People & Planet, Design & Innovation, and Quality & Care. They focus on sustainability, incorporating green practices and materials whenever possible. Award-winning architects and designers are involved in the design process, ensuring a high level of design and innovation through modern construction methods, new materials, and future-proof technologies. nHouse aims to deliver and assemble its homes in 99% of the UK. nHouse places a strong emphasis on quality and craftsmanship. Each home comes with a 60-year structural warranty. The website highlights a partnership with Silverlake in Dorset, where customers can build a Swift by nHouse holiday home with a build time of approximately 6 months. These holiday homes feature modern kitchens, open-plan living areas, and sustainable materials for low running costs. The company is accredited and supported by various organizations, indicating a commitment to industry standards. Customer testimonials emphasize the suitability of nHouse designs for specific sites, offering a simpler alternative to custom architectural designs.

London, United Kingdom

Makar

MAKAR, operating under the tagline "Natural Homes, Healthy Living," is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in the design and construction of ecological timber homes and commercial buildings. Established in 2002, the company has delivered over 250 net-zero buildings, primarily in Scotland. MAKAR distinguishes itself through its commitment to using locally sourced Scottish timber and natural materials in advanced off-site manufacturing processes. As a design-led manufacturer and construction company, MAKAR has pioneered timber-based construction in Scotland for over two decades. This extensive experience has positioned them as a leader in the field, advocating for timber construction as a viable pathway to achieving net-zero buildings. MAKAR offers three primary solutions: their popular Example Home range, affordable terrace homes, and large commercial and community buildings. The Example Home range showcases beautifully designed, tried-and-tested homes tailored for customers seeking healthy and aesthetically pleasing residences in Scotland. The affordable terrace homes are energy-efficient, net-zero dwellings suitable for councils and large employers aiming to provide housing for their workforce. The large commercial and community buildings comprise striking timber-framed complexes designed to optimize space for productivity and collaboration. The company's off-site construction method emphasizes the use of natural, local materials to create inspiring and healthy buildings. This approach not only improves the lives of occupants but also contributes to addressing broader environmental challenges. MAKAR's dedication to using timber-based systems underlines its commitment to a net-zero built environment.

Inverness, United Kingdom

Microhomes UK

Microhomes, based in the United Kingdom, provides a complete package for delivering fully legal, move-in ready microhomes. They aim to offer a simpler, more affordable route to home ownership, addressing the increasing difficulty and expense of traditional home building. With over 20 years of experience in house building, Microhomes streamlines the entire process to remove hidden costs and uncertainties. Their homes are designed and manufactured in Scotland and sold as fixed-price packages, including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and heating systems. The company emphasizes a clear and straightforward process, guiding clients through planning applications and building warrants. Microhomes offers a range of models, from one-bedroom units under 40sqm to three-bedroom homes of 77sqm, designed to meet various needs, from individuals to families. Prices range from £109,975 for the smallest one-bedroom unit to £203,750 for the largest three-bedroom model. Microhomes sells their homes as self-build packages, giving customers the flexibility to choose their own builder or work with Microhomes' experienced teams, who can complete construction for around 40% of the advertised price. For clients who already own land or are buying a plot, Microhomes offers a free Planning Check to assess the site and guide them through the process of creating their new home. The company's pricing structure is staged, with payments made as the project progresses through planning application, timber kit payments (following planning approval and building warrant submission), and final payment at completion. The package price includes survey work, drawings, planning and building warrant submission, professional services (architect, engineer, CDM), thermal and overheating calculations, SER certification, supply and delivery of the building, foundation install, kitchen, bathroom, all finishes, underfloor heating, EPC certificate, and air-tightness testing. Excluded from the base price are council fees & reports, service connections, driveway, white goods, decoration, and building erection (though foundation install is included). All their buildings qualify for the zero-rate VAT scheme for new dwellings, providing the usage of the building meets the criteria.

Bristol, United Kingdom

HUF HAUS UK

HUF HAUS, a family-owned company with over 114 years of experience in timber construction, is a European market leader in modern post-and-beam architecture, creating architectural statements with wood and glass. Founded in 1912, the company is headquartered in Hartenfels, Germany, where all of their prefabricated homes are produced. Their design philosophy centers around "living in harmony with nature," emphasizing light-filled spaces and a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors. HUF HAUS specializes in designing and constructing high-end, architect-designed prefabricated homes. The homes feature distinctive timber-frame construction with expansive glass facades, allowing for panoramic views and abundant natural light. These homes are known for their energy efficiency and focus on healthy living environments. The company's construction process emphasizes quality and precision. HUF HAUS homes are prefabricated in their factory in Hartenfels. This prefabrication process ensures minimal tolerances and eliminates thermal bridges, contributing to the energy efficiency of the homes. The construction method also includes the careful selection of materials, individual planning, cellar construction, assembly, and house installation. HUF HAUS places a strong emphasis on sustainability, using quality-tested and ecologically sound materials. The company adheres to stringent sustainability criteria in the manufacturing of its building components, ensuring a healthy indoor climate and minimizing their environmental impact through short transport routes and reduced CO2 emissions. Every HUF HAUS is awarded the Golden or Platinum plaque of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). HUF HAUS offers a comprehensive range of services, including interior design and landscaping. Their services aim to fulfill even the most exceptional furnishing requests, from the overall planning of the interior to the garden design. All services are provided from a single source, ensuring a smooth construction process. The company serves the European market and specializes in custom solutions. HUF HAUS has been operating in the United Kingdom for over 30 years.

Hartenfels, Germany