Why choose Modern Post and Beam?

Modern Post and Beam construction offers an array of benefits for contemporary homeowners. This architectural approach, characterised by its exposed timber framework, prioritises both aesthetic appeal and high performance.

One of the most significant advantages is the creation of expansive, open-plan living spaces. The robust posts and beams bear the structural load, minimising the need for internal load-bearing walls.

Modern Post and Beam homes excel in energy efficiency thanks to the inclusion of premium wood. Wood itself is a natural insulator, and when combined with advanced insulation materials like wood fibre board and natural mineral wool, homes can achieve superior thermal performance. As a result, it will significantly reduce heating and cooling costs.

A leader in Modern Post and Beam eco-home construction is Meisterstueck-HAUS, an award-winning German manufacturer of high-quality, off-site constructed homes. They’re well-established in the UK market, supported by an experienced team based in Oxfordshire.

Modern Post and Beam: A signature design

Meisterstueck-HAUS Modern Post and Beam construction is also known as their “Aesthetik” range. This signature style beautifully marries timber-framed construction with cutting-edge, energy-saving house technology and high-quality quality sustainable materials.

Modern Post and Beam homes use glulam posts and beams for structural support across large spans. This allows for expansive, triple-glazed facades that fill homes with natural light. Alternatively, spaces can be fitted with an “Energy Plus Wall,” with both options being highly energy efficient.

This construction method creates large, open-plan spaces and striking interiors. The timber can also be painted in various colors, adding a personal touch to each home.

Meisterstueck-HAUS also offers Modern Post and Beam construction in the Bauhaus style, available on one or two levels.

Design flexibility and construction

Meisterstueck-HAUS offers exceptional design flexibility. They can create large, individual bespoke houses tailored to an owner’s lifestyle. They also have smaller in-house designs where glazed facades and internal layouts can be adapted to suit client preferences.

The basic structure of a Meisterstueck-HAUS is quickly assembled on-site, becoming weather-tight in just a few days. The shell house, complete with external finishes, roof tiles, windows, and exterior doors, is typically finished within another two to four weeks, depending on its size.

Sustainable and cost-effective

Meisterstueck-HAUS prioritizes a healthy indoor environment by avoiding oil-based materials like polythene films and polystyrene. Instead, they use wood fiber board and natural mineral wool insulation, which incorporates recycled products.

This results in highly insulated walls that, combined with the latest ecological heating systems, lead to consistently low running costs. For even greater insulation, a thicker, more highly insulated wall option is available.

Alternatively, Meisterstueck-HAUS also offers a closed panel construction system, which is very flexible and can accommodate most designs.

Once a design is complete, the technical work begins. The house is virtually constructed using CAD software, and high-tech CNC machines ensure precise manufacturing of each individual building element.

This detailed process allows for accurate ordering of all materials and components, down to the last screw, which reduces waste and helps keep costs down.

More house designs can be seen here, houses that are built to last.

Pricing and next steps

Meisterstueck-HAUS delivers outstanding quality and service at realistic prices. Shell house prices typically start from around £1,600 per square metre.

For a complete package, including groundworks, the shell house, and internal fit-out, costs begin at approximately £2,800 per square metre. Larger houses can benefit from economies of scale, making their system excellent value for large bespoke designs.

To learn more, potential clients are encouraged to visit the Meisterstueck-HAUS office or a completed house in the UK. It’s also possible to visit their factory in Hamlin, Germany, to discuss projects with their technical team and take a guided factory tour.

For more information or to discuss your project, you can contact Meisterstueck-HAUS via their website or call their UK office at 01235 227270.

All they need are a set of floor plans and elevations to provide a fixed project price, valid for one year once a contract is signed and confirmed by the factory.