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Wear It Pink

Wear It Pink

In October our team took part in the Breast Cancer Now campaign ‘Wear it Pink’ to show their support for this charity’s important work. The campaign aims to raise awareness of breast cancer to encourage early detection as well as raising money for research and support services.  The Scandia team were able to raise over £200 and looked fabulous in […]

Flat Roof House Design

Contemporary Case Studies

We have two new contemporary case studies available to read on our website! ‘The Old Court‘ features the stunning ‘Milan‘ from Scandia’s collection of contemporary designs which has been built on an idyllic site on the banks of the river Thames in Oxfordshire. The peaceful setting and the generously sized garden incorporating woodland are what […]

New Home Design

Customer Feedback

“We loved working with Scandia; people would constantly remark how incredible they found it that we stuck to time and to budget. This was all as a result of the excellent project management and clear communications of our project manager. Even now, one year on, Scandia continue to be responsive, and no request is ever […]

Kent Self Build

New Design and Build Opportunity

Located in a semi-rural location on the fringes of East Farleigh village, just outside of Maidstone in Kent, Linden Barn comes with planning permission for two beautiful family homes. Plot 1, a four bedroom dwelling with internal space of 2453sq ft. Plot 2, a five bedroom dwelling with internal space of 2843sq ft. Included in […]

Eco Friendly Build

Close to Home – New Case Study

With planning permission challenges, a steep site and a global pandemic to contend with John and Kate had to be especially perseverant to build their own home. But they were determined to construct their Scandia-Hus, having always wanted to do so. A feeling of space and quiet is what John and Kate appreciate most about […]

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Macmillan’s Mighty Hike

John Wilkinson in our tech department will be taking part in Macmillan’s South Coast Mighty Hike again next month. On June 11th he will be (dressed as a pretty princess) hiking a half marathon along the South Downs way in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, raising money as well as awareness of prostate cancer. The Scandia team wishes […]

contemporary chalet design

Updated Contemporary Designs Brochure

We have just updated our Contemporary Designs brochure! It contains plans for over 20 unique modern homes and includes 3D images, floorplans and elevations to inspire the creation of your new self build home. From smaller single-storey designs to large homes with basements, there’s sure to be a style to inspire your project. Scandia-Hus offers […]

Self Build Bungalow

Ask the Expert: Kit Homes

Your choice of construction method will affect almost every aspect of your project. Our MD Derek Dawson answers some typical questions on kit homes, explaining how they can be the ‘ultimate solution’ for a self build, in this month’s issue of Selfbuilder + Homemaker. “Building a kit home is rapidly increasing in popularity because the […]

Renewable Heat Pump

Renewable Technologies

Customers who invested in renewable technologies when building their own homes are currently reaping the rewards in these times of high energy prices. The majority of our customers incorporate renewable energy into their homes, including solar thermal, PV panels, air and ground source heat pumps. The initial outlay tends to be higher than traditional heating and […]

Build It Awards

Building Awards

The project recently featured in our case study ‘First Build Fate‘ has received a high commendation at the LABC South East Building Excellence Awards 2022 in the Best Individual New Home category. The LABC (Local Authority Building Control) awards celebrate outstanding projects in the construction industry, focussing on the best in technical innovation and construction quality, […]