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Facit Homes

Facit Homes, established in 2007, is a UK-based prefab home manufacturer headquartered in London. The company was founded to address the inconsistencies and inefficiencies observed in traditional homebuilding methods. Facit Homes employs digital manufacturing technology to deliver individually designed, high-performance eco-homes across the UK. Their approach combines design freedom with a guaranteed level of quality, sustainability, and value, resulting in low-energy, modern homes tailored to individual client needs. Facit Homes' process involves data-driven design, precision manufacturing, and a single point of contact for clients. Their streamlined approach reduces overall project time by eliminating inefficiencies and delays typically associated with traditional builds, promising delivery times 50% faster than conventional custom homebuilding. The company emphasizes sustainable construction by utilizing engineered timber and sustainable resources to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. This results in low-carbon, high-performance homes designed for long-term energy efficiency. The company's commitment to precision is evident in their digitally manufactured components, ensuring accuracy and consistency. The factory-controlled production process reduces on-site construction errors, contributing to the durability and energy efficiency of their homes. Facit Homes provides fixed-price certainty through a transparent pricing model, eliminating budget creep and unexpected overruns. Facit Homes has received recognition for its innovative approach, including The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation in 2018. The company has also been featured on Grand Designs as an example of innovation in the housing industry. Facit Homes offers nationwide delivery across the UK, managed from their London headquarters, ensuring consistency and precision regardless of location. They focus on Passive House-grade thermal performance and low embodied energy in their designs.

London, United Kingdom

Koto

Koto is a United Kingdom-based architecture and design studio specializing in prefabricated cabins, spa & wellness spaces, homes, and interiors. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing place and brand identity in its designs, creating architecture-led solutions tailored to the specific location, the client's brand, and the end-users' needs. They offer both bespoke design services and ready-to-order options, catering to different project requirements and timelines. Koto's approach is rooted in architecture-first design, focusing on context and experience rather than a standardized product catalogue. They emphasize site-specific design that can be systemized for scalable roll-out across various locations and project phases. Their designs are performance-led, prioritizing durability, comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term value. The company's offerings encompass a range of structures, including hotel and retreat cabins designed to integrate seamlessly with their surroundings. Koto designs wellness spaces, from saunas to integrated wellness suites, with a focus on simplicity, natural materials, and connection to place. They also create bespoke homes that are shaped by the landscape, lifestyle, and a deep connection to nature. Their signature home model, the Hytti, is a single-story design available in two- or three-bedroom layouts with customizable finishes. Koto also offers comprehensive interior design services for both refurbishment and new build projects. Their "quiet luxury" approach focuses on creating calm, functional spaces for private residences and hospitality environments. Their services can be fully turnkey, including design direction, procurement, installation, and styling, including furniture packages designed to deliver ready-to-live spaces with a cohesive vision. While specific details regarding construction methods, materials, and certifications are not extensively detailed on the website, Koto emphasizes build-quality and the use of sustainable materials. The Niwa Sauna, for instance, is crafted with sustainable materials and offers options for wood-fired or electric heating. Koto caters to a global market, delivering projects worldwide. Their clients range from individual homeowners to hospitality businesses and retreat destinations.

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