PRECISION BUILT MODERN HOMES,INFORMED BY THE WAY YOU WANT TO LIVE

YOUR IDEA OF HOMEEveryone’s idea of what makes the perfect home is different. We’re interested in yours.

Creating a home from scratch gives you a unique opportunity to make things perfect. A home that is shaped around your routine,

your hobbies, your way of entertaining. Something tuned to your personal rhythm.

Our design team works hard to understand your life. With your input, we’ll create a home like no other. A home that’s perfect for you.

YOUR FUTURE, YOUR HOMEImagine living in a modern home, crafted

around you. A home that gives you a better, simpler, happier way to live.

Our goal at Facit Homes is to create your perfect home. We’re experts in modern living. We understand people. We know how to craft

a home around the way you live your life.

YOUR INSPIRATION, OUR KNOW-HOW

The best people. The right priorities. It takes a special kind of person to ask the right questions,

to really understand how you and your family live, work and play.

MODERN CRAFTSMENWe’re the only integrated home design company in the UK with our own bespoke joinery facilities

for things like staircases, kitchens and wardrobes. This gives you absolute control over the final look

and feel of your home.

We found out about their past homes, and how they saw their life in their new Facit Home. Technology plays a big part in the family’s life, and we were keen to make plenty of space for it. The media room in Henry and Christine’s new Facit Home is open to the kitchen and dining area, so it’s easy for them to surf, print, Skype and download music.

Future-proofing was important to them too. So we installed a state-of-the-art CAT7 data network and a bespoke B&O entertainment system. There’s even a soundproof music room for the future rockstars in their family: their two teenage sons.

Henry and Christine can now control the automated windows and lighting in their new Facit Home from a simple switch on the wall and manual controls, rather than a complex central controller. Their heat recovery system retains warmth while keeping the air fresh and the humidity balanced.

Henry and Christine can control their under-floor heating system from their iPads, and the system switches itself off on sunny or overcast winter days, allowing the super-insulated Facit Chassis™ to capture the sun’s warmth for free.

Christine has a great eye for materials and textures. You can see her influence throughout the couple’s new Facit Home, from the raw concrete wall finishes and rough sawn timber floorboards to the textured steel cladding on the outside. A central interior connecting space, with flowing curved walls, softens the raw materials’ hard edges.

“We designed and digitally manufactured a set of

custom-made elements, like the laser-cut steel staircase and

integrated kitchen. Throughout the house there is a sense of flow, created by a coherent palette of materials and colours, and repeated joinery details.”George LeggArchitect & Project Leader

HENRY & CHRISHertfordshire

Henry and Christine were ready to create a home that would fit perfectly

into an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty in Hertfordshire.

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CELIA & DIANAHertfordshire

Celia and Diana dreamed of a strikingly modern home in which to enjoy their retirement. They searched over 100

properties before falling in love with this plot.

Sited within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Hertfordshire the plot Celia and Diana chose, had a rather tired bungalow on it. The Facit Homes design team engaged in detailed dialogue with the local planning department at Dacorum throughout the design process. The planning officers were enthusiastic about replacing the existing, property with a good quality, contemporary design and gave credit to the low carbon nature of the project. Due to the sensitive location, the project was presented to the local planning committee, where 10 out of the 13 councillors praised the design and granted permission.

The new house makes better use of the symmetry and orientation of the site, whilst the overall massing is sympathetic to the location and its neighbours. Large, south facing windows help to keep the house warm in the winter, and solar shading help to keep heat gainsto a minimum in summer. The house uses natural, unfinished materials to blend in with its rural context.

Diana is a super keen gardener and has set herself the task of restoring the garden to its former glory and creating a new Japanese garden from scratch.

The house requires a heating system with an output of just 4 kW (the equivalent of a single radiator) for the entire 200 sqm house! Facit buildings are designed to be airtight, so as not to lose heat. This necessitates the implementation of a heat recovery system that draws in fresh air and expels stale air, while retaining the warmth.

“We wanted a home that is Hassle-free and economical to run; where every room and square metre of space will be used (unlike our old home.) A home that is flooded with light and sunshine; and one where we will easily be able to get outsideto enjoy the garden.”Celia

“For us ‘Home’ means a building where we can live happily, entertain friends and relatives, and not have to spend ages on work things such as cleaning and maintenance.”Diana

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The Bjorndal Family commissioned our Danish partners based in Copenhagen to build a replacement for thefamily holiday home which was in a bad state of repair. Facit Homes designers Frederik and Nicholas came up with a fantastic design created specifically to fit in to the delicate forest surroundings.

The architecture is defined by a series of angled pitches and covered verandas, making the most of natural light and views through the woods.

All of the components are manufactured to 0.2mm accuracy with specially designed self locating parts which are assembled by hand, simply and quickly.

As with all Facit Homes the structure is super insulated and air tight through careful detailing and assembly. This means that very little heat is lost – a simple wood burning stove provides enough heat for the 125m2 of floor area and a new type of heat recovering window provides fresh air in an air tight house.

THE BJORNDAL FAMILYDenmark

The Bjorndal Family commissioned us to create a replacement for their family

holiday home which was in a bad state of repair.

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Nick GarwolinskiChiswick

Hannah & Rob Swanage

Simon Parfett Somerset

Andrea & GarethForres, Scotland

Clean buildBuilding a new home normally involves dozens of people: architects, project managers, builders, plumbers, electricians. They all have their own way of doing things. All too often, they pull in different directions. We’re an integrated, end-to-end team using an innovative digital design process to make sure every detail is spot-on.

Built as DesignedA Facit Home is different.For example, most buildings have a handmade frame, which is re-worked by other tradesmen like plumbers or electricians. This can be time-consuming, with the final outcome difficult to predict.

Smarter way of making homesFacit Homes are different. They’re built around a Facit Chassis – a smarter way to make a home. Like the chassis of a car, it’s ready for the other building elements to be fitted around it – with no ‘interpretation’ by people on the ground.

Design for assemblyFacit Homes use the same ‘design for assembly’technique as the manufacturing industry. This means each home is designed in a way that will make it easier to assemble later on, saving time and keeping costs down.

The Facit Chassis allows for the neat separation of electrics, insulation and plumbing into different cavities. This creates flexibility for our construction team, and helps avoid any delays.

Working towards zero wasteWe hate waste. It adds to the cost of your home, and it ends up in landfill. That’s why Facit Homes are made as efficiently as possible. We use blown rather than rigid insulation, because it produces zero waste.

There’s no heavy plantFacit Homes are built whenever possible on metal screwpile foundations, so there’s no need for a concrete slab. The foundations for a large house can be installed in a single day, without any excavation and minimal mess.

Keeping things tidyBecause our homes are designed and made by computer, we’re neat and tidy. You won’t have to put up with chaos while your Facit Home takes shape.

MADE WITH INTELLIGENCEWe apply cutting-edge technology to the

traditional aspects of building a home, avoiding the confusion and misunderstandings that come

with conventional construction. The result: certainty and clarity for you.

Precision manufacturingA precise processWe use fabrication technologies from the manufacturing industry. Your home is engineered with the precision of a Swiss watch. Literally. That’s because we’re the world’s first company to use a purely digital design and production process – the internationally acclaimed D-PROCESS™

The D-ProcessAt the core is a 3D computer model detailing every aspect of your home from its orientation and material quantities, down to the position of individual switch. Avoiding the complex logistics and expense of a factory, the D-PROCESS™ is delivered on site in a compact mobile production facility which transforms 3D digital components into exact physical components. These are produced on demand, keeping costs down and eradicating lead times.

More control over your homeOur computer visualisations allow you to understand exactly how the design for your Facit Home is developing. This means that the end result is always a pleasure, and never a surprise.

Tradition and technologyOur team combines traditional craft with high technology. Skilled carpenters work side by side withthe digital design team. Kitchens or staircases are made by computer-controlled cutters, then assembled with care and finished by hand.

Low energy livingHigh-performance homesFacit Homes come with energy efficiency built in. You get long-term security against rising energy prices, while doing your bit to combat global warming. Facit Homes are the best-performing homes manufactured in the UK. They offer the lowest possible bills with the highest levels of comfort. Each home meets the same high international level of performance as the German Passivhaus standard.

Efficiency built inFacit Homes follow the fabric-first approach to energy efficiency: super-thick insulation, absolute air-tightness and south-facing windows that help capture a free and almost everlasting energy source: the sun.

Instead of relying on bolt-on energy-saving devices, it is our homes themselves do the hard work. The result is simple: you use less energy and save money.

Homes that work harderAll our homes come with Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation. This simple and efficient system brings in fresh air whilst recovering the waste heat that would normally be lost. We can also include extra renewable technologies such as solar panels and ground source heat pumps.

Counting carbonOur homes have the lowest carbon footprint of any built in the UK today. We use natural materials that take low levels of energy to produce, and come from sustainable sources.

• The overall size of the property. Building large properties is usually more cost-effective than smaller ones.

• The relation to the landscape. Homes that are cut into hillsides, have basements or need lots of concrete walls can push prices up substantially, especially if access is restricted.

• The form of the building. A simple, compact building over several floors will have less external envelope (roof, walls, floors, and so on) than a complex single-storey form with the same usable floor area.

• Floor and wall finishes. The choice of woods, ceramics, paints, papers and metals for floors and walls will ultimately have a big impact on the cost of your Facit Home.

• Bathrooms. Seamless wet rooms, frameless glass screens and wall-mounted WCs cost more to buy and install than free-standing shower trays, WCs and sinks.

• Joinery. Again, there are a huge variety of finish options for cupboards, wardrobes, staircases, vanity units and wine racks.

• Kitchens. These vary too, from an off-the-peg solution from Ikea, to a fully bespoke Facit Homes kitchen.

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• What you need and what you aspire to – the number of rooms and features

• The finance you have available – you may feel you want to keep this private

• The potential resale value – this would normally define your upper spending limit

• The potential project cost – what are the major variables (size, basements, access, number of stories etc.)?

Your budget

When it comes to setting a budget for your home, we say the earlier, the better but it can be difficult to know where to start.

Our team is on hand to help you be as realistic and informed as possible. When we present a quote to you, we will explain everything in a clear and simple way, to help you make the right decisions. Before we can put a number on it, you’ll need to think about:

The magic number

All kinds of variables affect the overall price of a home, so we’d never give you a generic cost without looking at all of these things:

BUDGETS, PRICES & COSTS

FAQS

Do I need to use my own architect?No. We have our own architects, who are an integral part of the team working on your home. They seeprojects through from start to finish.

Is fire a big issue for a timber-framed building?Facit homes are built to the highest international standards for fire retardancy. We use non-combustible insulation and fireproof linings to protect the timber structure.

What if I want to build it myself?Unfortunately we don’t offer self-build packages. But we can certainly guarantee a consistently high standard with our full package.

Are there issues getting a mortgage for a Facit home?Nope.

Will I have any issues with buildingsinsurance?No. Although modern designs with flat roofs and a timber frame calls for a different kind of insurance, we know where to look for it. (And it wouldn’t be any pricier than you’d expect.)

What guarantees come with a Facit Home?

We offer two options:

• A six-year defects warranty, which we provide directly.• A ten-year structural defects warranty by Premier

Guarantee. With this one, you’ll be able to transfer the policy if you ever end up selling.

What is the lifespan of a Facit Home?Indefinite – as long as the home is well maintained. Note that most brick built homes have timber roofs and floors, which are the areas most at risk.

How long will it take?Between 2 and 4 months from to planning submission, 2-3 months in planning depending, 2 months detailed design and preparation to start on site, 5 – 11 months on site depending on size and complexity.

What can I have for the interior fit out?Anything you want – we will design it and build it for you.

How much will a Facit Home cost?Its really not that simple! See the section on costs.

Can you do my extension?No.

Can you do my kitchen?No but we recommend our sister company wildercreative.co.uk

Can a Facit Home be a Passive House?Yes the envelope of every Facit Home is Passive House standard in terms of air tightness and insulation, and in order to reach the full passive house standard other supporting environmental kit is required such as PV panels, but that depends on if the site receives enough sunlight and also budget.

YOUR TEAMPutting you in charge. If you’re going to have the perfect home, you need to be in charge from the start. That’s the idea behind Facit Homes. Our team of experts will help you

create the home you want to live in.

CREATIVE VISIONOur team trained at the world’s best design

schools. They’ve worked with leading companies and practitioners. We know that the real test of any design is not how pretty it is, or how many

awards it wins, but whether it works for the people who use it. In other words, for you.

PedroD-Process, Systems ManagementCAD CAM Specialist, Researcher, man of many piercings.

DavidProduct DevelopmentComputer modelling specialist, guitarist.

GeorgeArchitect & Project LeaderFantastic sketches, calm under pressure, keen climber.

Rachel Architect & DetailerBIM specialist, high end residential specialist, mountain biker.

Our Architect, your project leader

Your digital production team

DomDirectorObsessed by machinery, new materials and colour.

AndyDirectorObsessed with techno gadgets, apps and how to get our message out there.

BruceDirectorObsessed by process, efficiency and detail.

DunstanSite Agent & Contract ManagerStickler, maker and bike fanatic.

AlastairContinuous ImprovementCNC Specialist, process geek and tinkerer.

JoeSite Agent & MachinistPacemaker, photographer and Vauxhall Nova owner.

Your site team

Specialist fabrication and interior direction

Communication andbusiness development

Architecture and technology direction

“A home is much more than just a roof over your head. It’s a place where memories are made and families are raised. At home, we find peace. We can be ourselves. Whenever we’re away from it, we miss it and we can’t wait to go back.”

Bruce Bell

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