Modern Barn – Your comfortable permit-free home on a narrow plot
Ekodom50 is an innovative design of a modern timber frame house in the "Modern Barn" style, perfectly suited for narrow plots and possible to build without a building permit. This year-round wooden house, offering a well-thought-out usable area of 40m² or 50m² with two bedrooms, a living room with a kitchenette, and a bathroom, provides comfort and functionality, being at the same time a fast and economical alternative to traditional construction.
Price of a house with an open mezzanine (50m²): Closed shell state: 32.600 GBP net, Developer's standard: 49.900 GBP net. Prices quoted for the house itself. For larger quantities, price negotiation is possible.
Ekodom50 – Spacious, Economical, Ecological
In today's world, when we are looking for housing solutions that combine speed of execution, economy, and respect for the environment, Ekodom50 from System-S sets new standards. It is more than a home – it is an answer to the needs of modern families, investors, and people who desire their own corner surrounded by nature, without complicated formalities and long waiting times. Our modern timber frame houses are an investment in the future.
We are a manufacturer of timber frame houses in the "Modern Barn" style with many years of experience, thoroughly knowledgeable about construction, including large-scale projects. Our knowledge and attention to detail guarantee that Ekodom50 is a product of the highest quality, created with future generations in mind. We also offer single-story house designs that meet various needs.
Discover Ekodom50 and move into your Modern Barn quickly – without unnecessary formalities.
Ideal Solution for Narrow Plots and Without a Permit
One of the key advantages of Ekodom50 is its well-thought-out design with a built-up area of 35m², which allows for construction based on notification, without the need to obtain a building permit (in accordance with applicable regulations). Our permit-free houses in the barn-style house are an ideal solution. Thanks to its compact form and optimal dimensions (width 5.0 m, length 7.0 m), Ekodom50 perfectly fits even narrow plots, minimizing the requirements for terrain width. This saves time and formalities that often deter investment in traditional construction.
The interior of Ekodom50, available in two usable area variants (40m² or 50m²), has been designed with maximum functionality in mind. Two bedrooms, a spacious living room with a kitchenette, and a comfortable bathroom create a comfortable living space, ideal for both year-round living and weekend relaxation. The simple construction translates into lower construction and operating costs, making Ekodom50 one of the most economical options on the market, among available house designs.
By choosing Ekodom50, you invest in solidity, speed of execution, and the support of an experienced manufacturer who offers comprehensive construction services, assistance with official matters, and long warranties for year-round wooden houses.
Unique Features of Ekodom50
Modern Barn
Aesthetic design of a barn-style house, combining simplicity of form with functionality, perfectly fitting into modern architectural trends.
No Building Permit Required
Built-up area of 35m² allows for construction based on notification, saving time and formalities, making it an ideal permit-free house.
Adapted to Narrow Plots
Optimal dimensions (width 5.0 m) make Ekodom50 an ideal house design for plots with limited width.
Functional Interior Layout
Two bedrooms, a living room with a kitchenette, and a bathroom ensure optimal use of space (40 m² or 50 m² usable area) in this year-round wooden house.
Solid Timber Frame Construction
Scandinavian C24 wood (45x145mm), kiln-dried, fire-retardant and fungicidal impregnated, with 15mm OSB sheathing. Our timber frame houses guarantee durability.
High Thermal Insulation
Wall insulation (200mm mineral wool), floor (5cm EPS 100 polystyrene) and roof (200mm wool) ensure thermal comfort and energy efficiency (λ = 0.039 W/m*K) all year round, confirming it is a true year-round home.
Energy-Efficient Joinery
3-pane PVC windows (Uw=1.0 W/m²K) and steel exterior doors (Ud=1.3 W/m²K) minimize heat loss in this wooden house.
Project Modification Options
Adaptation of the house design to individual client needs and preferences.
Benefits of Owning Ekodom50
Time and Formalities Savings
No need to obtain a building permit significantly accelerates the investment process, which is key for a permit-free house.
Lower Construction and Operating Costs
Simple construction and high energy efficiency translate into real savings throughout the entire period of use of the timber frame house.
Price and Quality Stability Guarantee
System-S guarantees price stability and provides long warranties for the structure and roof covering (2 years for the wooden house, 30 years for the metal sheeting).
Energy Efficiency All Year Round
Solid insulation and energy-efficient joinery ensure thermal comfort both in winter and summer in this year-round home.
Comprehensive Manufacturer Support
Assistance with official matters and comprehensive construction services from the experienced System-S company, in the realization of house designs.
Optimal Space Utilization
Thoughtful room layout maximizes functionality on the available area of 40m² or 50m², which is an advantage of our year-round wooden houses.
What does the developer's standard of Ekodom50 include?
Exterior
Fully completed timber frame construction.
Building insulation with 200mm mineral wool (walls 150mm + 50mm, roof 150mm + 50mm).
Facade finished with spruce board (14mm) or standing seam metal roofing with steel flashings in selected colors.
Built-in gutter system.
Door joinery (steel doors, Ud=1.3 W/m²K) and window joinery (3-pane PVC windows, Uw=1.0 W/m²K).
No foundation slab (foundation is built by the investor).
Interior
Insulation in walls (200mm mineral wool) and floor (200mm mineral wool).
Complete electrical installation (connection power up to 10.5 Kw, without fittings).
Complete plumbing installation (water and sewage, without sanitaryware and WC frame).
Walls finished with plasterboard (12.5mm) or spruce tongue-and-groove paneling (14mm).
22mm OSB board on the floor.
Internal partition walls with 100mm acoustic insulation.
No internal stairs.
What to do to move into Ekodom50 (after developer's standard completion)?
Floor finishing: Installation of selected flooring (panels, parquet, tiles).
Skimming and painting: Finishing wall and ceiling surfaces with skim coat and painting them (possibility to choose spruce board at the price of wall finishing).
Socket installation: Installation of electrical sockets, switches, and other fittings.
Bathroom finishing: Installation of ceramic cladding, sanitary fittings, and other equipment elements (sanitaryware installation).
Furniture and appliances: Bringing in fixed furniture and connecting household appliances and electronics.
Optional Additions (Price to be agreed)
Foundations and Floor:
Foundation (foundation slab): Estimated cost of reinforced concrete slab B25 W8 is approx. 4.900,00 GBP net (excluding earthworks and sub-base costs).
Concrete screed: Thermal layer of EPS100 polystyrene gr. 5cm and concrete screed with dispersed polypropylene reinforcement – 720.00 GBP net.
Insulation:
Acoustic ceiling insulation: 150mm mineral wool in structural gaps – 10.00 GBP/net/m².
Water and Sanitary Installations:
Sanitaryware installation: Installation of washbasin, toilet, shower cabin (individual quote).
Delivery and installation of concealed WC frame: 290.00 GBP/pc net.
Water and sewage installation for washing machine connection: 100.00 GBP net.
With wardrobe (custom-made furniture) – 1.640,00 GBP net.
Railing above stairs (as in the show house) – 310.00 GBP net.
Internal doors: Black PORTA doors (as in the show house) delivery and installation – 560.00 GBP net.
ROMB DUO larch board facade: Surcharge per 1m² – 15.00 GBP net.
Window joinery: Surcharge for opening/sliding balcony window (as in Wieszczeta) – 1.760,00 GBP.
"L" type entrance canopy: 1.290,00 GBP.
Construction of vestibule: Dimensions 1.6m x 2m with additional exterior door and 60cmx205cm tilt window – 3.810,00 GBP.
*The presented price offer is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commercial offer within the meaning of Art.66 par.1 of the Civil Code.
Detailed Technical Specification of Ekodom50
General information:
Building width: 5.0 m
Building length: 7.0 m (with external columns 8.78 m)
Building height: 6.61 m
Built-up area: 35.0 m²
Usable area: 40 m² or 50 m²
Room height: 2.55 m
Foundations:
Construction layers for footing foundation (foundation is built by the investor):
Longitudinal sill of structural timber, kiln-dried 100x200mm.
10mm OSB board clad with flat metal sheet.
Black foil 0.3mm.
Note: When using a strip foundation or slab, the above layers are unnecessary. It is necessary to make insulation from torch-on roofing felt.
Layers for slab foundation:
40cm aggregate sub-base.
5cm sand.
1x anti-moisture foil insulation.
5cm extruded polystyrene.
20cm reinforced concrete slab.
Floor:
Structural elements: Structural timber 100x200mm, kiln-dried, planed on four sides, impregnated with fire-retardant and fungicidal agents.
Insulation: Mineral wool with a thermal conductivity coefficient λ = 0.039 [W/m*K], thickness 200mm.
Vapor barrier: 0.015mm PP foil.
Sheathing: 22mm OSB board.
External wall:
Facade finish: Scandinavian spruce facade board gr. 14mm (impregnated) or standing seam metal roofing in a wide range of colors with steel flashings.
Sheathing: 15mm OSB board sheathing.
Wind insulation: Layer of highly breathable film.
Structural elements: C24 CE type structural timber 45x145mm spaced every 415mm, kiln-dried, planed on four sides, impregnated with fire-retardant and fungicidal agents.
We were looking for a solution for our narrow plot, and Ekodom50 turned out to be a bullseye! Construction was super fast, and no permit was a huge relief.
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Investor from Beskidy
The quality of workmanship is top-notch, and the System-S team helped at every stage. I highly recommend this year-round wooden house!
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Mark T.
This barn-style house is great! Modern design and functionality in such a compact form is the ideal solution for me.
Shipping, Returns and Warranty
All products come with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty, ensuring peace of mind and safety of use. We provide shipping and installation throughout Europe.
Shipping
We deliver throughout England and all of Europe. Details regarding costs and delivery times are arranged individually with the customer.
Installation
We offer professional installation by our specialists.
Warranty
We provide a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty on the structure, covering material durability and workmanship quality.
Service
We provide full after-sales support and maintenance options.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Ekodom50 is a modern timber frame house in the 'Modern Barn' style, with a built-up area of 35m², which allows for construction based on notification. It is an economical and fast housing solution, ideal for narrow plots, offering 40m² or 50m² of usable area.
Yes, thanks to a built-up area of 35m² and compliance with regulations, Ekodom50 qualifies for construction based on notification, which significantly simplifies and speeds up the investment process.
The price depends on the chosen finishing standard. The closed shell state for Ekodom50 with an open mezzanine (50m²) costs 32.600 GBP net, and the developer's standard 49.900 GBP net. Please note that prices may change and do not include the foundation.
Absolutely! The Ekodom50 project was specially designed for plots with limited width. Its dimensions (5.0 m width) allow for optimal use of even small parcels.
The facade can be finished with Scandinavian spruce facade board (impregnated, 14mm thick) or standing seam metal roofing with steel flashings in a wide range of colors, according to client preferences.
Ekodom50 in developer's standard has a complete electrical installation. Optionally, various heating systems are available, such as a stove/fireplace, electric radiators, infrared heating mats, and air conditioning with heating function.
After the developer's standard, you need to: finish the floors, skim and paint the walls (or finish with spruce board), install sockets and electrical fittings, comprehensively finish the bathroom (sanitaryware installation, fittings, tiles), and furnish and equip the house with household appliances/electronics.
Ekodom50 has a building width of 5.0 m, a length of 7.0 m (8.78 m with external columns), and a height of 6.61 m. The built-up area is 35.0 m², and the usable area is 40 m² or 50 m².
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