The ultra-modern, highly sustainable and factory-manufactured Cub House joined the BRE Innovation Park community in May 2010, after being launched to great acclaim at the Ideal Home Show 2010.

The brainchild of property developer Charlie Greig, this modular home has been designed to Level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and is suitable for both social and private housing. It is manufactured by UK-based company FutureForm, and designed to meet Lifetime Homes and Secured by Design standards. The house also has NHBC Building Control Type Approval, and the necessary accreditation for mortgage lenders and insurers.

The Futureform modules which form the Cub House can be clad in timber, brick or an innovative composite cladding, and comes complete with fitted kitchen and bathroom in 51m² floor plans. It competes on cost with traditional house building and demonstrates outstanding green credentials including:

Recycled material - 95% of the primary material - Cold Formed Steel - is recycled.

Insulation - The walls are super-insulated to minimise heat loss.

PV power - PV ( Photovoltaic ) panels come with each Code 5 home as standard. Not only will running costs be low, but Cub owners can also generate an income from the energy they produce through the PVs.

Heating - Each Cub home is fitted with an exhaust air heat pump that ventilates the house as well as providing space heating and hot water.

Water - Rainwater harvesting and water saving devices are standard features.

A rated - A/A+ rated appliances and low-energy lighting fixtures are used throughout

For further details, specifications & typical costs please visit the dedicated Cub Homes website www.cubhousingsolutions.com                                                             .