Ultra Home
Our collective objective was to demonstrate how offsite manufactured, highly energy-efficient and technology-led homes can be delivered faster, better and smarter through innovative design and the use of high-performance building products.
Ultrapanel’s Demonstration House
Following our successful Live Build event, during which the Ultrapanel superstructure for a two-bedroom home was installed within just a few hours – Ultra Home now stands as a living demonstration of what is possible when innovation meets sustainability.
This pioneering project combines Ultrapanel’s next generation structurally insulated panel (SIP) system with advanced technologies from leading partners across the built environment sector, creating a blueprint for the future of modern housing.
Delivering at Scale
Engineered for both rapid offsite manufacture and seamless onsite assembly, Ultrapanel’s SIP technology enables accelerated housing delivery without compromising on quality or performance.
Each precision manufactured panel is delivered fully fabricated with insulation, membranes and structural components in place, allowing a complete building envelope to be erected in a single day. This efficiency demonstrates how high-quality homes can be delivered at scale to meet growing housing demands.
Optimising Offsite Technology
Ultra Home highlights how integrated offsite solutions can enhance both the speed and quality of construction.
- The Catnic Urban Roof System, chosen for its precision engineering and sleek, durable design, ensures rapid installation and complements Ultrapanel’s panelised approach.
- Hardie® VL Plank from James Hardie provides a robust, low-maintenance cladding solution that achieves both the aesthetic and performance standards expected of modern homes.
Together, these systems illustrate how optimised offsite technologies can streamline the construction process, improve consistency and significantly increase housing output.
Market Leading Technologies
Ultra Home brings together a range of cutting-edge technologies, carefully selected to demonstrate how intelligent integration can achieve outstanding energy performance, comfort and sustainability.
- A Daikin Air Source Heat Pump and Unico System Mechanical Ventilation System provide efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling, perfectly aligned with the high-performance Ultrapanel building envelope.
- The Mixergy Smart Hot Water Cylinder intelligently manages energy use by heating only the required amount of water, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Renewable power is generated through photovoltaic solar panels supplied and installed by UPOWA, paired with a battery system that stores excess solar energy for later use, enhancing self-sufficiency and energy resilience.
Together, these technologies embody the future of efficient, healthy and low-carbon living.
Sustainable from the Ground Up
Sustainability was a defining principle of the Ultra Home project.
- Furlong Flooring met the challenge of providing a flooring package that aligned with both technical and aesthetic requirements while supporting environmental goals. Manufactured from recycled materials using renewable energy, their flooring solutions prove that sustainability and style can coexist seamlessly.
- The sustainably designed kitchen from The Symphony Group reflects this ethos. Made in the UK from FSC-certified materials, the frontals, worktops, and cabinet board contain high recycled content. All are durable, align with the circular economy model, with the majority of the core product covered by an EPD.
Consistency and Durability
The Proctor Group played a pivotal role in ensuring Ultra Home achieved exceptional build quality and rapid delivery. Through technical collaboration, membrane systems were optimised for speed, consistency and durability, critical factors in achieving a weather-tight structure within a single day.
This partnership exemplifies how expert material specification and strong supply-chain collaboration can unlock the full potential of modern methods of construction.
Low Waste Commitment
We are passionate about cutting down construction waste and protecting the environment by embracing the efficiencies of offsite manufacturing. As industry leaders, Kenny Waste Management is setting new standards, diverting over 99% of construction waste from landfill through innovative recovery and recycling methods. Their valuable insight for our Ultra Home project clearly demonstrates how offsite construction can pave the way for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future for housebuilding.
High Performance and Zero Bills ready
Ultra Home represents one of the most forward-thinking initiatives in contemporary housebuilding. Designed to set a new benchmark for sustainable living, the demonstration home is Octopus Energy Zero Bills ready.
By aligning with Octopus Energy’s pioneering initiative, Ultra Home demonstrates how next-generation construction methods and clean energy innovation can work together to deliver homes that are comfortable, affordable and capable of operating with zero home energy bills for at least 5 – 10 years.
Conclusion
The Ultra Home is more than a demonstration project, it’s a vision of what the future of housing can be: sustainable, efficient and technologically advanced. By integrating market-leading systems and collaborative innovation, Ultrapanel and its partners are redefining how homes are built, lived in and sustained for generations to come.
Collaborate to Innovate
None of this would be possible without the dedication and innovation of our partners, collaborators and team, whose expertise continue to drive sustainable success. Sincere thanks to:
- Daikin – Air Source Heat Pump
- UPowa – Solar Panels and EV Charger
- Unico Systems –Heating Ventilation and Cooling
- Mixergy – Smart Hot Water Cylinder
- Octopus Energy – Zero Bills Ready
- Catnic Urban – Standing Seam Roofing System
- James Hardie – VL Hardie® Plank System
- Proctor Group – High Performance Membrane
- Furlong Flooring – Innovative Flooring System
- The Symphony Group – Sustainable Kitchen
- Kenny Waste Management – Waste Management Audit
- Designer Contracts – installing sustainable flooring solutions across the UK
Housing Developers: Experience the future of homebuilding first-hand – book your Ultra Home tour today by emailing hello@ultrapanel.co.uk
