
The Huf Haus is inspired by the old German timber frame houses, which were built to last for centuries and remained as a family legacy, generation after generation. Maintaining the same concept of progressing, the company–founded in 1912–began developing, in the 1950s, technologies that would improve the quality of life of the inhabitants while caring for the environment.
Currently, their designs offer independent structures, mainly made of steel, with dividers and outer panels treated with the utmost in modern thermal and acoustic insulation to provide comfort levels superior to those in traditional constructions. The huge triple glass windows take center stage offering stunning views of the surrounding areas and taking advantage of natural light in every corner, even in bathrooms, dressing rooms and interior corridors.
Energy efficiency is vital to these homes, which boast rooms equipped with heat guard, optimized ventilation systems, intelligent heating and photovoltaic panels to generate energy—all integrated into the design of the house.
Another modern feature in this type of construction is the integral panel, which is in charge of configuration and services management. An HUF intelligent system handles the air conditioning, draperies, security systems and lights, allowing the owners to configure usage modes according to their needs.
Excluding the land, the cost of building these futuristic houses is approximately $500 or $600 per square foot. The company has a team of engineers, architects, landscape architects, interior designers and furniture manufacturers available for its clients, thus ensuring unique and custom designs. It also offers the advantage of urgency since the construction process takes an average period of only 14 months.
Beautiful, modern, sustainable, comfortable, elegant and stylish, these new prefabricated luxury homes have become the trend over the last decade in Europe. ■
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