Following the success of its SOLOHAUS modular home in helping local authorities address the on-going homelessness crisis, award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group is expanding its product range with the launch of DUOHAUS, a larger model designed to accommodate couples.
DUOHAUS will provide temporary living to more people and greater flexibility to local authorities in supporting those in need of homes. DUOHAUS are relocatable, easy to install and secure, with a high-quality finish throughout. They are designed to Future Homes Standards and exceed building regulations for energy efficiency and sound insulation. These impressive features have led to increasing demand for SOLOHAUS from local authorities across the UK in their efforts to support people in need of follow-on accommodation.
The DUOHAUS units are specially manufactured and fitted out for two people to move into straight away, arriving fully equipped with all necessary furniture, cutlery, white goods and bedding. The homes have a well-considered layout, abundant natural light, good storage, and have been designed with the help of leading homelessness charities and stakeholder groups to ensure they are secure and practical. Importantly, the homes are also highly efficient, with low energy costs arranged via a pay-as-you-go meter.
DUOHAUS units are manufactured by Volumetric Modular from their two factories located in the West Midlands. Fabrication can take just 10 days and on-site installation can be even swifter, making the units ideal for addressing immediate accommodation issues. Trevor Richards, Operations Director said: "DUOHAUS builds upon the same technology platform as SOLOHAUS, utilising a very high degree of standardisation and component interoperability, meaning that we can maintain optimal levels of manufacturing efficiency and follow the same module assembly principles both in the factory and on-site."
The DUOHAUS units build upon the successful SOLOHAUS design by expanding the available living space from 24sq m to 28sq m. The width of the two designs is the same and a DUOHAUS unit can be installed in configurations alongside SOLOHAUS homes. DUOHAUS also boasts a 3-bay wardrobe with full height mirror and double-width chest of drawers in the bedroom to accommodate two people comfortably.
Source: www.volumetric.co.uk
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