The longer a house stands,
the better for the planet
Building your own custom house is less climate friendly than you might imagine. Often times, materials from multiple suppliers must be regularly transported to the site. Not to mention all the carpenters, electricians, plumbers, metalsmith ands, roofers who show up every day (if they show up). So, the number of trips by cars, vans and lorries starts to add up.
Our houses help to minimise this situation because they are prefabricated at our factory. This allows us to order materials in large batches and assemble everything very efficiently. By building in the same location where our employees live and limiting the number of shipments, we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint emissions from transports. On top of that, our employees are able to work close to their homes, which means more time with their own families.
When it comes to delivery, your house is transported in a single shipment. And because we unload a finished house with a crane, we avoid destroying the delicate flora of your land with a messy construction site. That’s a little kinder to nature on all fronts.
The materials we use are natural, non-toxic, and renewable. Surfaces are treated with natural flour paint or tar paints that are free from plastic or copper, which can be toxic to aquatic animals. When choosing our products, we always go with the more environmentally-friendly option, like, for example, eco-friendly insulation made from recycled glass.
Wood from Nordic timber is used throughout our houses: in the frames, interior walls, exterior walls, floors and almost every furnishing. While growing, trees also absorb carbon dioxide, storing it in their wood. Wood not only keeps energy consumption to a minimum, but it also traps carbon. On top of all that, wood is one of the most renewable materials.
Increasingly, our customers tell us they want eco-friendly buildings that are well insulated and reduce energy costs. Like us, they believe that houses built with love and care never go out of style. Houses with energy-efficient windows, natural materials, solid floorboards and joinery that can be sanded and restored when needed. No need for a new house when the next generation comes along. The longer a house stands, the better for the planet.