Project: Permanent Residential PreFab Home
Location: Normandy, France

The client desired a sustainable and efficient permanent residence built with speed and simplicity. They chose a modern prefabricated home solution that utilized high-performance Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) sandwich panels for the walls and durable color steel roof sandwich panels. The chosen red-brown and red color scheme seamlessly integrates the structure into the rustic French countryside, proving that panel-built homes can be both technologically advanced and aesthetically charming.

Client Challenge

The key requirements were:

• Rapid Construction: They needed a quick build process to minimize on-site disruption and weather dependency.

• Thermal Performance: Superior insulation was essential for Normandy's climate to ensure energy efficiency and year-round comfort.

• Rustic Aesthetics: The prefab home had to reflect the traditional charm of the region and blend into the natural landscape.

• Low Maintenance: The materials needed to be durable and require minimal upkeep over time.

Topindus Solution: A PreFab Panel System

We proposed our EcoLiving Series, a modular home system renowned for its precision, speed of assembly, and performance, centered on our innovative sandwich panel construction.

1. Walls: Red-Brown EPS Sandwich Panels

• Material: 75mm thick EPS core panels with reinforced steel facings.

• Benefits:

  • Superior Insulation: The EPS core provides exceptional thermal resistance, ensuring low energy costs for heating and cooling.

  • Fast Assembly: As a core component of our prefab system, the large panels were quickly installed, forming the entire building envelope in days.

  • Aesthetic Appeal: The warm red-brown color was selected to complement the traditional earthy tones of the local architecture, giving the active house a timeless and inviting look.

2. Roof: Red Color Steel Roof Sandwich Panels

• Material: Insulated profiled color steel roof panels with a PVDF coating.

• Benefits:

  • Complete Protection: The panels provide a weather-tight, insulated, and robust roof system in one single installation step.

  • Durability: The high-quality red finish is resistant to corrosion, UV rays, and extreme weather, guaranteeing a long lifespan.

  • Iconic Look: The classic red roof creates a perfect visual harmony with the red-brown walls, completing the iconic silhouette of a countryside home.

Implementation & Results

The modular home was manufactured off-site and delivered on schedule. The on-site assembly of the prefab panels was completed in a matter of weeks.

Results and Client Feedback:

• Unbeatable Speed: The client was exceptionally pleased with the rapid construction timeline, made possible by the prefabricated panel system.

• Proven Energy Efficiency: The home maintains a stable indoor climate with significantly reduced energy consumption, exceeding the family's expectations for comfort and savings.

• Design Success: "We were initially unsure if a prefab home could achieve the traditional look we wanted," said Mr. Dubois. "But the beautiful red-brown panels and the red roof have proven us wrong. It’s the perfect blend of modern technology and classic design."

• Structural Integrity: The home has proven to be sturdy, quiet, and requires zero maintenance on the panel surfaces, validating the quality of the active panel building system.

The Dubois family home is a premier example of how contemporary prefab homes made from insulated sandwich panels can fulfill the desire for a custom, energy-efficient, and beautiful permanent residence. This project demonstrates that speed of construction does not require a compromise on style or performance, making it an ideal solution for the modern homeowner.