BOPAS
BOPAS Certified
BIOHAUS® SYSTEM
BIOHAUS® TECHNOLOGY
Our Proprietary Bio-Based
Our Proprietary Bio-Based
Whole-House Panel System
BIOHAUS® SYSTEM - Key Performance Targets
The BIOHAUS® system is a BOPAS-accredited, high-performance, whole-house panellised system setting the benchmark for climate positive living. BIOHAUS® provides a structural solution for residential and public buildings up to three storeys, with further scope to develop designs for buildings up to 18 metres (five storeys).
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2-HOUR FIRE RATING
The external walls of the closed-panel system offer comprehensive fire protection, ensuring a higher performance standard for the complete superstructure.
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0.1tCO2e/m2 TARGET
BIOHAUS® is designed to minimise embodied carbon through the use of bio-based materials, which naturally sequester carbon.
BIOHAUS® locks in more carbon than it emits at practical completion, setting a new standard for truly sustainable construction.
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U-VALUE: 0.100W/m2K
Solar shading and natural ventilation help achieve exceptional thermal efficiency. Creating a year-round ambient temperature enhances health and well-being without unnecessary energy use.
Outstanding acoustic quality ensures a restful environment, protecting from unwanted sound from both indoor and outdoor sources.
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NATURAL & BIO MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION
BIOHAUS® uses the whole hemp plant, only natural fibre insulation, structural timber, and limited metal fixings in its construction. Additionally, there is a significant reduction in the use of plastics and other harmful materials, aiming to minimise and, where possible, eliminate the use of toxic chemicals.
Delivering Better, Faster
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Fast Construction
The UK faces a housing shortage; 320,000 homes must be built annually.
The BIOHAUS® system is constructed twice as quickly as traditional building methods. Through off-site manufacturing, BIOHAUS® reduces build time, enhances on-site safety, and minimises disruption to the surrounding area.
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ENERGY COSTS REDUCED BY 75% +
Energy efficiency is essential to protect against rising energy costs and fossil fuel reliance.
The BIOHAUS® system is a net-positive energy home that, on average, over the year, produces more energy from renewable energy sources than it imports from external sources.
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NEAR-ZERO WHOLE-LIFE EMBODIED CARBON EMISSIONS TARGETS
The climate crisis demands that homes be built with sustainable, low-carbon materials.
In addition to locking up more carbon than it emits in the build phase, BIOHAUS® has an estimated 0.1tCO2e/m2, exceeding the 2030 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) target for domestic housing, +6.25tCO2e/m2
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BIOHAUS® homes deliver a superior living environment with systems to regulate temperature and humidity, providing a constant flow of fresh, clean air.
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BIOHAUS® homes save money, staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer, reducing dependency on energy consuming heating and cooling systems.
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Manufactured off-site BIOHAUS® composite hemp panels make up the superstructure, delivering a weathertight building on-site in a few days.
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BIOHAUS® has a minimal environmental impact, using carbon-sequestering natural materials, recycled alternatives, and low-carbon concrete.
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Smart Home solutions, as standard, bring lighting, heating, door entry, music and television systems into a single app-based user interface.
BIOHAUS® Standards
HEMSPAN® is dedicated to advancing carbon removal efforts and spearheading groundbreaking innovations in construction through the cutting-edge design and performance of the BIOHAUS® System.
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Whole-House Approach
As a closed-panel system, the roof construction offers superior insulation and flexibility in the loft area, adding an extra room or temperature-regulated storage.
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Net Energy Positive
A net-positive energy home that, on average over the year, produces more energy from renewable energy sources than it imports from external sources.
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Acoustic Quality
A quiet living environment is an important aspect of a healthy home. Noise, or unwanted sound, can cause annoyance, hypertension, stress, and impair sleep, among other things.
The home should protect against unwanted sounds from indoor and outdoor sources.
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Exceptional Thermal Efficiency
A pleasant thermal environment is essential for a comfortable home. Adequate thermal comfort enhances health and well-being in both summer and winter.
Where possible, solar shading and natural ventilation minimise overheating in summer and optimise indoor temperatures in winter without unnecessary energy use via natural ventilation wherever possible.
Typical overall U-VALUE: 0.100W/m2k.
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Near-Zero Whole Life Emissions
Setting the standard for sustainable housing in the UK, delivering ultra-low lifecycle embodied carbon emissions (Target 0.1tCO2e/m2).
Exceeding RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)’s target for domestic housing (0.625tCO2e/m2 by 2030).
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Bio Material Construction
Only natural fibre insulation is used in construction, together with structural timber and limited use of metal fixings.
Primary Materials:
- Structural Timber
- Natural Fibre Insulation
- Bio-composites
- Natural plasterboard alternatives
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Non-Toxic Components & Finishes
Minimise and, where possible, eliminate the use of harmful chemicals – such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – in construction.
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Daylight
Adequate lighting and especially well-designed daylight penetration provide various health benefits for occupants. High levels of daylight and an optimised view positively influence people’s health and well-being.
Homes must allow for optimal daylight and attractive views outside. Electric lighting during the daytime should rarely be necessary, which should make it possible to reduce the overall energy consumption for lighting.
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A Home That Breathes
Incorporating intelligent systems to regulate humidity and provide a constant flow of clean, fresh air helps maintain stable and comfortable indoor temperatures. Good indoor air quality can prevent respiratory ailments and contribute to overall well-being.
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Freshwater Consumption
The depletion and scarcity of global freshwater resources are escalating, making it necessary to minimise water consumption and treatment in homes.
BIOHAUS® design specifications include the installation of water-saving taps, using grey or rainwater for toilets and gardening, and employing easy-to-clean surfaces.
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Smart Home Technology
Smart Home solutions optimise energy performance, comfort and wellbeing.
The BIOHAUS® standard specifies centrally managed lighting, heating, door entry, music and television systems controlled by a single app-based user interface.
Accreditations
The advanced technical development of the BIOHAUS® system has BOPAS accreditation.
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KIWA
UK Certification
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Natural Carbon Solutions
LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) and EPD (Environmental Product Declaration)
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European CE Marking
EU Certification
BOPAS Testing
BOPAS Testing
The BIOHAUS® System has undergone an exhaustive testing programme to attain the BOPAS Accreditation.
The Build Offsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS) is a meticulous, risk-based assessment, reassuring funders, lenders, valuers, and purchasers alike that homes constructed with non-traditional methods and materials are engineered for enduring quality and longevity.
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Fire Testing
The BIOHAUS® system significantly exceeds minimum requirements with a 2-hour rating.
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Acoustic Testing
The BIOHAUS® system meets all the requirements for building regulations.
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Thermal Testing
The BIOHAUS® system significantly exceeds minimum requirements.
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Hygrothermal Testing
The BIOHAUS® system is in compliance with all standards using WUFI® Pro.
A BIOHAUS® home will initially cost approximately 10% more than a conventionally built home, but it will deliver significant savings over time.