So much high-quality innovation has come from Sweden, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the Swedish approach to house design and building. The Swedes have a reputation for being practical and, with a climate like theirs coupled with huge natural timber resources, they have maximised the potential of energy-efficient house design.

The principle of chalet design - building within the roof space - is both practical and thoroughly efficient, providing a warm envelope following the natural contours of the house. The homes shown in this section of our website include traditional Scandinavian chalets as well as more conventional British chalet designs; the finished look of each home being the choice of our customers.

For sites with building-height restrictions, chalet designs can provide an ideal solution, offering the accommodation desired within the confines of the planning brief. An additional advantage is that chalets can be built initially as single-storey dwellings, leaving the option of completing the first floor at a later stage, as family and income grow.