Tailor-made or Ready Model — Which Type of Timber House Should You Choose?

When you decide to build your own home, one of the first questions is:Should it be a tailor-made project or a ready model?Both paths can lead to your dream home — the key is understanding which one fits your needs best.

🪵 Tailor-made house

A tailor-made project means your house is designed entirely around you 

— your plot, your lifestyle, and your energy ambitions.Every element is considered: from sunlight and wind direction to the number of rooms and materials used.

What we adapt:

• plot size, shape, orientation, and surroundings;

• number of bedrooms, office, children’s or guest areas;

• heating and ventilation systems, solar panels, heat pumps, rainwater reuse;

• façade materials — wood, stone, panels, or plaster;

• interior style — chalet, minimal, loft, scandi;

• national building norms (BENG, EPB, GEG, RE2020).

What you receive:

• several concept options and 3D visualization;

• energy performance calculations (class A or A+);

• a full documentation package for permits and factory production.

Advantages:✅ perfectly adapted to your land and lifestyle;✅ high energy efficiency and long-term savings;✅ full architectural freedom.

Keep in mind:This approach takes longer — both for design and permits — but delivers a unique result.

Best for:

• complex or irregular plots;

• clients with specific design or energy goals;

• homeowners who want a one-of-a-kind, long-lasting house.

Ready model

If you want something fast, reliable, and with a clear price, a ready model is ideal.These are proven projects that can be easily adjusted to your needs — no lengthy design process required.

What you can customize:

• mirrored or slightly modified layouts;

• façade materials (wood, stone, panels, painted finishes);

• energy performance package — Standard, A-Class, or A+;

• interior style (chalet / minimal / loft / scandi);

• smart options — home automation, EV charger, accessibility upgrades.

What you receive:

• an adapted plan and visualization;

• fixed price and production schedule;

• guaranteed assembly timeline.

Advantages:✅ short construction time;✅ predictable budget;✅ consistent factory quality.

Best for:

• standard plots;

• limited budgets or tight deadlines;

• family homes and investment projects.

How to choose

1. If you value speed and price certainty → choose a ready model.

2. If you want a unique design perfectly matched to your life → choose a tailor-made project.

3. Not sure yet? We can perform a 2-week site study comparing one ready model and one custom concept — including price and energy performance estimates.

🏗️ A house is more than walls.It’s a reflection of your rhythm, your habits, and your dreams.The key is choosing the path that truly fits you

⚖️ Comparison: tailor-made vs. ready model

Criteria	Tailor-made project	Ready model
Adaptation to plot	Maximum	Optimized for regular plots
Layout flexibility	Full freedom	Within modular system
Energy performance	Custom goals	Predefined packages (Standard–A+)
Permits	Individual process	Faster approval
Timeline	Longer	Shorter
Budget	Defined after design	Fixed from the start

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