Not only are our buildings designed for rapid assembly, but they are also designed to be disassembled. We use screws to fix our buildings instead of nails for this very reason.

The recommended design process is for the Client’s Project Architect to sketch the footprints of their required  typologies within the relevant footprints of the BOXA design grid of 1.8x6m (with required ceiling heights, door & window  schedules), following which BOXA can draft the 3D models and indicative costings of these typologies for further  refinement together with the Project Architect.

In addition to the recommended design process above which will deliver customised typologies for the client, BOXA can  customise internal and external finishes (colour), joinery, electrical fittings and sanitary ware. These will be costed  accordingly in a categorised quotation with clear inclusions and exclusions

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1. Sustainability

• Renewable: Timber is a renewable resource when sourced from responsibly managed forests.
  
• Carbon storage: Wood stores carbon throughout its life, helping reduce greenhouse gases.
  
• Lower embodied energy: Timber production uses significantly less energy than steel or brick manufacturing.
  
  

2. Speed & Efficiency

• Faster construction: Timber structures (especially prefabricated ones) can be assembled quickly.
  
• Lightweight: Easier to transport and requires less heavy equipment on-site.
  
  

3. Thermal & Acoustic Performance

• Better insulation: Timber naturally insulates well, reducing heating/cooling needs.
  
• Sound dampening: Solid wood has good sound absorption qualities.
  
  

4. Design & Aesthetic Appeal

• Biophilic design: Timber offers a natural look that enhances well-being and connection to nature.
  
• Versatility: Timber can be easily shaped or modified to suit design needs.
  
  

5. Structural Benefits

• High strength-to-weight ratio: Strong yet lightweight, ideal for various spans and load-bearing uses.
  
• Flexibility: Timber can flex under pressure, giving it good earthquake resistance.
  
  

6. Less Foundation Demand

• Lightweight material: Requires less intensive foundations compared to heavy brick or steel.

Conditional 10 year structural warranty. It is recommended that the Client and Sustainabuild enter into a SLA for the ongoing service and maintenance of all BOXA installations to ensure optimal performance and maintenance of the units, and substantially reduce the facilities management burden on the Client.

BOXA uses a rapid install, instant load-bearing galvanised steel micro-pile footing system supporting an optimised and treated engineered timber subframe.

Minimal environmental footprint with a clean, light and aesthetic finish No ground works or digging / trenching, no cement, no water, no waste, no curing time. Ideal for sandy, muddy, clay, calcrete, dolomitic ground conditions.

Our buildings can be both permanent or relocated to a different location. Disassembly reverses the installation process to allow the entire building to be flat packed and re-installed. 

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A prefabricated building (or prefab) is a structure that is manufactured off-site in a factory or workshop, in standardized sections or components, and then transported to the final site for assembly.

Advantages:

• Faster construction
  
• Reduced waste
  
• Lower labor costs
  
• Often more environmentally friendly
  
• Better quality control due to factory conditions

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