eco-friendly modular accommodation for holiday … · is the arc building designed just for holiday...

The by Green Unit Designed and Manufactured in the UK

ECO-FRIENDLY, MODULAR ACCOMMODATION FOR HOLIDAY RETREATS

http://www.greenunit.co.uk

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Show your green side Demonstrate your environmental commitment to your guests and other stakeholders.

Sustainable Minimal embodied carbon in the ARC’s materials and offsite process.

Go off-grid Renewables can be incorporated into the design for an off-grid option.

What matters to your guests

Minimal disruption The ARC is manufactured offsite and brought to your site virtually complete, meaning minimal onsite disruption.

Lower operating costs The ARC has low operational costs and requires minimal maintenance.

Premium accommodation option The high quality look and feel of an ARC can differentiate your offering and attract higher margins.

Built to last The ARC is a high quality and robust building that’s built to last.

How your business benefits

Being mindful of the environment

Calm and comfort Light-filled spaces and high-quality finishes offer guests a calm and comfortable stay.

Unique experience Guests enjoy a unique experience thanks to the ARC’s curved design.

Year-round accommodation Warm in winter and cool in summer thanks to high levels of insulation and a green roof.

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Suggested layout for a 1 bedroom self-catering holiday retreat

1 Bedroom ARC | 3 Pods

• 3 road transportable pods• 40 sqm gross internal area (GIA)• 48 sqm total useable internal

area due to curvature of the wall• 54 sqm total external footprint

£104,000 Guide Price for one unit***

Subject to specification Excludes V.A.T.

• Pre-assembled building

• Kitchen with appliances

• En-suite bathroom

• Glazed end in living area

• Floor and wall finishes

• Lighting, heating, ventilation

• Haulage*

• Pad foundations**

• Bringing utilities to site(electricity, comms, drainage, water)

• Decking and landscaping

• Furniture and storage units

• Smart controls for heat, ventilationand security

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Frequently asked questions What makes the ARC eco-friendly?

The ARC is an ultra-low carbon building, built offsite at Green Unit’s production facility in Oxfordshire. Offsite construction has many benefits over traditional construction, including more energy efficient manufacturing processes and reduced wastage.

The build process aside, we also use sustainable, low carbon materials as far as possible in our ARC buildings. We use robust, low carbon timber within the structure, sustainable UK poplar for external cladding, a green roof that supports biodiversity and eco-insulation made from wood fibre.

Our ARC buildings are also designed to be highly insulated for operational efficiency, which can reduce energy consumption for heating by at least 37%*.

Renewable technology can also be incorporated into the ARC’s design and can be discussed at the design stage.* Research conducted by Oxford Brookes Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment.

What sort of timescale can I expect?

Every project is slightly different so it’s difficult to give exact timescales. As a guide, however, we would recommend you that you allow a minimum of two months for the planning process, and three to four months once production starts until you receive the keys to your new ARC.

Timescales will always depend on our capacity in line with our existing production schedule. We will always discuss project specific timings with you.

Can I get a building warranty?

Yes. All ARC buildings meet and exceed Building Regulations. Green Unit provides a six month rectification period after installation. If required Green Unit can provide a 10 year structural warranty, at an additional cost.

We can provide design and planning services, and take care of the foundations/groundworks and delivery to your site.

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Does Green Unit offer a turnkey service?

Yes. Green Unit offers a full turnkey solution which means that we take care of everything from design through to delivery of your ARC eco-building. We can provide design and planning services, and take care of the foundations/groundworks and delivery to your site.

How long does installation on site usually take?

We manufacture the ARC building offsite and deliver to your site virtually complete, minimising disruption to your guests, neighbours, and ultimately your business. A typical delivery and installation schedule for one building might look like this:

Monday: pod sections are craned onto articulated lorry at factory for secure transportation

Tuesday: the ARC arrives at your site, pod sections are connected, and the roof is sealed

Wednesday and Thursday: depending on complexity of building – greening of the roof and finishing any minor elements

Friday: keys are handed over

Is there a snagging period?

Yes. Once you’ve received the keys to your new ARC, our team will remain in regular contact with you and will solve any issues that may arise during a three month snagging period.

What foundations does the ARC sit on?

We use a pad or helical pile foundation as our preferred foundation option. It is an effective, low carbon solution that uses approx. 95% less concrete than slab foundations. We prepare the foundations in advance of the ARC’s delivery to your site. The correct foundation system is decided on a case by case basis for each project following a ground condition survey.

The building and foundations can also be moved in the future, if that were ever necessary.

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What site access will I need?

To deliver the ARC building to your pre-prepared site, we will require access for an articulated lorry with an on-board Hiab crane or access for a mobile crane transporter.

Is the ARC building designed just for holiday accommodation?

No. The Green Unit ARC can be designed and configured for a number of commercial, residential, and community uses. We have ARCs across the UK that include holiday retreats and homes, visitor centres and retail units, offices, educational spaces and health and wellness spaces for the NHS.

What size is an ARC building?

The ARC can be built to any length but has a fixed width. Dimensions for our two sizes of ARC are in the table below:

Is it possible to incorporate smart technology throughout the ARC building?

Yes. There are lots of great opportunities to incorporate smart technology throughout our ARC buildings. Smart home technology can be incorporated into your holiday retreat to zone and control heating between rooms; for intelligent lighting modes according to time of day and occupants; to adjust ventilation according to levels of CO2; to monitor occupancy and control entry security; to adjust blinds and a lot more. Cloud control level interfaces enable you to differentiate settings between your guests and your business staff.

Smart technology is not offered as a standard feature and would be costed accordingly with your project requirements.

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Internal floor dimension Useable space (due to curvature of the walls)

External footprint

ARC I W 4.0m W 4.8m W 5.5m

ARC II W 6.4m W 7.2m W 7.9m

The ARC’s length can be as long as is required. Pods can also be connected to one another using a glazed link section in an L, T or H formation.

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Frequently asked questions Can I choose the internal décor, fixtures and fittings? We have several options for internal décor, fixtures and fittings that we can discuss with you during a design consultation. If you have a particular finish that you would like we are happy to discuss it with you during the design consultation.

What does the Green Unit ARC cost?

Costs do vary in line with your size requirements, specification and site location, but our guide price is £2,200 - £2,600 per internal square meter of floorspace. This is equivalent to £1,833 - £2,321 per sqm of internal useable space, given the generous additional space created by the curvature of the ARC’s walls. Costs shown exclude V.A.T. and are intended as a guide.

What is included in the cost of an ARC?

As standard, the cost (as above) includes the pre-assembled modular building, kitchen, bathroom, floor and wall finishes, lighting, heating and extraction, estimate of likely haulage and lifting costs (subject to site visit which will confirm site access and distances), likely foundations costs based on typical ground conditions and building regulation costs.

The cost excludes bringing services to the building (water, drainage, electricity and broadband), decking and landscaping, planning and design consultancy connected with obtaining planning permission.

Is planning permission required for an ARC?

Yes, planning permission would be required. We recommend using a planning consultant to guide the planning process and advise on the likelihood of planning permission being granted.

What maintenance do the ARC’s require? The ARC is a low maintenance modular building. We strongly recommend a low cost yearly maintenance of the green roof, and we offer maintenance contracts for this.

Is finance available? Yes. We work with a preferred lender who understands the ARC and has classified the building as an asset, because it can be relocated. Finance is generally available on Hire Purchase for a period of between two and seven years.



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