Against intense competition MODULHAUS - a new concept in volumetric modular homes for rough sleepers - was crowned ‘Winner of Winners' at the 2021 Offsite Awards.
Declared a resounding success in terms of concept and execution, after picking up the award for Building Performance Pioneer, the judge's decision was unanimous and the team behind this ground-breaking innovation punched the air in celebration when picking up the ultimate ‘Winner of Winners' trophy.
Designed and developed by VOLUMETRIC - a specialist manufacturer of custom-built homeless solutions - MODULHAUS accommodation units are delivered to exceptional standard and fully equipped - arriving 100% complete, ready for simple site connection and commissioning. LABC Assured and futureproofed for Building Regulation changes,
MODULHAUS provides a 60-year design-life (BOPAS Certified) and outstanding functional performance (in terms of acoustics, thermal, fire and robustness) and superior finish quality.
On behalf of VOLUMETRIC, Operations Director Trevor Richards said: "MODULHAUS has been through an accelerated research and development programme and this award is testament to the dedication, skill and knowledge of our team. This solution provides greater dignity and independence to the most vulnerable members of society whilst also relieving the burden on local authorities of ongoing expenses associated with traditional temporary accommodation and we are proud of our achievement."
Attracting more than 200 entries, the Offsite Awards are renowned for showcasing a rich vein of architectural achievement and engineering prowess and this year was no exception. Taking place at Offsite Expo on the evening of 21 September 2021, the Offsite Awards was a major coming together of the industry when over 400 guests gathered to celebrate ground-breaking achievements and the pioneers who are developing radical new offsite technologies, innovative product developments and landmark projects using factory-based methods.
Using offsite manufacturing techniques and volumetric modular technology, the MODULHAUS individual interim need homes are developed to bespoke designs in the Volumetric™ advanced manufacturing facility and are fully fitted out with kitchens, shower-rooms, bedrooms and living spaces, white goods and furnishings.
Created to meet the needs of local authorities battling to find a cost-effective solution to address rough sleeping, MODULHAUS is a single person housing solution that has been launched after a rigorous research, development and testing programme.
