Back in 2019 as part of a landmark 20th anniversary celebration, Hill Group pledged to give something back to the communities in which they operate. The pledge – known as Foundation 200 – was set up to gift 200 modular homes to local authorities and charities to help alleviate the homeless crisis.
This was the start of a successful partnership between Hill Group and VOLUMETRIC™ with innovation at its core. SOLOHAUS™ was launched in April 2020, to great acclaim. The response was overwhelming with demand to purchase as well as interest in the Hill Group charitable pledge.
It was clear that there was high demand for a solution to the homeless crisis. Designed, engineered and manufactured by the experts at VOLUMETRIC™, the system known as MODULHAUS™ is the technology behind these modular homes.
The initial concept was for a single person interim home with 200 being gifted to charities, local authorities and third sector organisations through Foundation 200. But driven by commercial demand, VOLUMETRIC™ has expanded the range. Delivered 100% complete ready for installation – all modules are future proof for Building Regulation changes. LABC assured and BOPAS certified, homes are quality-accredited, fully tested, and commissioned pre delivery with high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout.
Designed to meet the need for rapid-build housing, the multi award-winning energy efficient modular accommodation, has been rigorously tested to ensure outstanding performance and quality.
Designed to Perform Built to Last
VOLUMETRIC™ modular homes provide a future-proof solution to the UK housing crisis, meeting the interim needs for homeless people, onsite keyworker and student accommodation. The MODULHAUS™ system is stackable, relocatable and carries a BOPAS certified 60-year design life. Modules are configurable to meet unique requirements with optional extras and modifications to enhance site functions and provide a long-term, cost-efficient solution to fit various sites and needs.
Right from the initial concept stage, the decision was reached to develop a modular solution that will exceed the Future Homes Standard to relieve the burden of ongoing expenses associated with traditional temporary accommodation and negate fuel poverty. SOLOHAUS™, DUOHAUS™ and FAMILYHAUS™ homes achieve lower whole-life carbon impact than equivalent timber frame dwellings of the same size. Design features include ergonomic internal fully fitted living space with furnishings, bedrooms, shower-rooms and kitchens complete with low energy white goods. Modules are provided on a turnkey basis, fully equipped for immediate occupation. Available in a range of claddings and colour combinations, the MODULHAUS™ system sits on six low-impact foundation pads to minimise groundworks and requires only electric, water and waste connections.
A revolutionary Energy Centre developed by VOLUMETRIC™, meets the energy requirements of up to six modules. This intelligent technology is digitally connected to each module – instantly responding to demands for hot water, heating and energy requirements. Although modules have mains connection, the Energy Centre can meet demands at most times of the year as energy generated during the day is stored in battery cells until required. Surplus energy goes back into the grid, carbon offsetting and creating net zero living. Walls are double-lined with non combustible (high impact) boards to provide fire and acoustic performance, whilst encapsulating insulation to meet energy efficiency requirements with exceptional U-values (as low as 0.09W/m²K) and airtightness to work with the mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR) system. The energy strategy is designed to exceed the Future Homes Standard with Environment B and A rating and emissions as low as 229.5Kg CO2/year. Significantly exceeding energy efficiency and sustainable requirements – modules are 100% factory fitted, delivered in one-load, virtually eliminating traffic to site.
Modular interim homes can be purchased outright under the full turnkey package, or alternatively, they can be supplied under a lease purchase agreement or leased under a long-term arrangement for a variety of packages to suit different sites and budgets. VOLUMETRIC™ adopts a partnership approach and works in close collaboration to develop bespoke modular homes to meet individual site briefs and budgets.
