HOUSE TYPE F

Our range of standard houses offer you plenty of flexibility,
energy efficiency and clever design.

TYPE F: Featured on Escape to the Country, The Type F is our Smallest Caber House, designed for compact living. This house type is arranged with the amenities to the north-side of the house as per the recommended PassivHaus layout for maximum efficiency.

The Type F features an open plan living element with large triple glazed windows on the south face and a long veranda to provide solar shading without compromising on views. Here at Caber House we maximise on views while prioritising the sustainable elements and PassivHaus Low Energy Standard.

This house type is ideal for accessible living, and all our house types can be modified to meet your needs. 

Ground Floor

Room 60
1 Living/Dining 1.8 x 1.2
2 Plant Room 2.0 x 1.2
3 Hall 2.0 x 3.4
4 Under Stair Storage 5.8m2
5 Ground Floor Bathroom 2.0 x 2.0
6 Kitchen 2.9 x 2.3
External Dims* 7.2 × 11

*At widest point

Adaptability & Features

Our range of standard houses offer you plenty of flexibility, energy efficiency and clever design. Each of our individual Caber House types have different features to suit a variety of lifestyles and households – we will be delighted to work with you to help find the right fit. If you would like guidance, we are happy to discuss your wish list, budget, future plans and any other factors that need consideration, and direct you to the most suitable house type.

All the house types are Architect designed by a Certified Passivhaus Designer. The simplicity and functionality of the layouts is easy to see, however, behind the scenes, the construction details of the houses have been rigorously reviewed and tested to eliminate cold bridging and optimise the performance. Externally robust detailing is used to minimise cyclical maintenance. This all helps to ensure low running costs.

A quick and easy route to self build, we are confident that you will find a Caber House that you will love living in.

We specialise in energy-efficient homes and work with you to design a house that meets your needs. Our expert team of architects and builders have first-hand experience in providing best-in-class design, manufacture and build. Using this knowledge and cutting-edge technology to design and develop these super- efficient houses, we constantly innovate and refine our method, ensuring each home not only looks beautiful but has the latest processes to provide you with the sustainable build you desire. The PassivHaus Low Energy Standard and a SAP achieved: zero carbon & even positive energy. This efficient standard houses available to self builders.

We care about sustainable living.

We think about the environmental impact and use of natural resources in everything we do. We build sustainably, and continually innovate and believe there is more for us to do – together.

TRIPLE GLAZED WINDOWS & DOORS

AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP

AIR TIGHT DESIGN

OVERHANG FOR SOLAR SHADING

WELL INSULATED

MVHR

SOLAR PV

OPTIMISED ENERGY MODEL

Our expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology creates world-class beautiful, high-quality and energy-efficient homes.