Kontio are different! Kontio, the worlds largest massive wood home builder produce log homes and buildings that can, by design, look nothing like a timber log building, or at least a conventional timber log building.
Smoothing your route through Planning Permission
When embarking on the exciting journey of designing a log home, the anticipation, even if you are a professional, is often tempered by the looming challenge of planning permission. Whether it is a family or retirement home, a holiday let, or a commercial building, navigating the intricacies of your local authorities planning processes can be daunting. However, choosing Kontio log buildings can simplify and smooth the path through the complex maze of planning permission. In this brief overview, we look the advantages offered to the private client or professional.
How Kontio are Different
Kontio, like all of its competition, offer log homes with the traditional castellated corners, this can be seen in the top image featuring Aurea, a large family home designed for clients retaining the traditional feature of castellated corner and wall joints.
Other than for a holiday let set in a wooded area in a rural location, pushing this building successfully through into a more urban environment is going to be somewhat difficult to say the least.
Removing the Traditional
Now look at the second image and the difference is immediately clear, gone are the castellated corner and wall joints, it is a building that is still every bit a log building but the design now looks like a conventional home that would be a welcome addition in any urban or city area.
Hill House EX125 uses a log system unique to Kontio - SmartLog, this log is non-settling and allows for greater design freedom, on looks alone it should pass muster in meeting planning approval with its conventional visuals.
What are Planning Departments Looking For?
To prioritise designs that are functional, sustainable, contextually appropriate, and enhance the overall quality of the built environment. They assess proposals based on factors like site layout, density, character, appearance, and impact on surrounding areas, ensuring developments align with local planning policies and contribute positively to the community.
One of the key factors looked for now is sustainability and here Kontio can outshine just about any other method of construction.
My House 74
The perfect couples getaway for holiday park or holiday home owners a double room with a study or second bedroom, a comfortable lounge and kitchen/diner.
If you are looking for that key differential then a sauna is included in the standard layout - making your building stand out from the competition.
There are always options, or go bespoke
Standard layout plan for My House 74, it's the ideal solution for owners and operators of holiday parks or those looking for a quality holiday home or let.
A holiday in a log home is always remembered and a very different experience from static caravans or lodges and correctly maintained, a log home will last for 70 years or more.
Vehmas 178
A fabulous retirement home all on one level, with optional ramps outside replacing steps. Log buildings are healthy environments in which to live - no other method of building compares. Likewise no other construction method outperforms a timber log building from an environmental perspective.
Vehmas works equally well as a family home as a comfortable 3 bedroom home.
A Stylish Retirement or Family Home
A common feature of all Kontio buildings are large windows and doors, these ensure your home is flooded with natural light, enhancing your health and well-being as well as serving to reduce electricity bills.
Extending living accommodation outdoors Vehmas 178 features extensive decked areas allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors in style and comfort.