Uist House: Redefining Modular Design
Nestled in the rugged beauty of the Outer Hebrides, Uist House is a bespoke modular home that redefines sustainable design.
Set beside a tidal lagoon flowing into the North Atlantic, Uist House celebrates locally sourced and natural materials to create a high-performance structure that blends seamlessly with its environment.
Constructed in Wales and transported in seven prefabricated modules over 570 miles of land and sea, the house was assembled on the remote island of North Uist. This journey highlights the adaptability and precision of modular construction.
The completion of Uist House highlights the exceptional innovation and craftsmanship achievable within the Welsh timber and offsite construction industries. It represents the culmination of over a decade of collaboration and progress, showcasing the potential of homegrown timber in sustainable design.
Uist House has been recognised with the Research & Innovation Award at the 2024 Wood Awards, the UK’s leading celebration of excellence in wood architecture and design.
Achieving Passive House standards for airtightness and insulation, Uist House pairs energy efficiency with a strong commitment to reducing embodied carbon. Its durable primary structure, crafted from bespoke timber box beams filled with cellulose insulation, is designed to endure the island’s extreme wind loads while maintaining a low-carbon footprint.
Crafted from homegrown Welsh timber and designed to thrive in the rugged Outer Hebridean climate, Uist House is a symbol of innovation in modular design. It demonstrates how modular construction can meet the challenges of remote locations while pushing the boundaries of sustainability and architectural excellence.
Crafted from homegrown Welsh timber and designed to thrive in the rugged Outer Hebridean climate, Uist House is a symbol of innovation in modular design.
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