When buying a house in a ‘shell’ condition, it is worth knowing not only how much a timber-frame house costs, but above all, what you get for that price. Different contractors define the scope of work in different ways, which is why two quotes of a similar value can differ significantly from one another. At Wascovilla, the ‘off-plan’ stage of a timber-frame house includes, amongst other things, the foundation slab,...
A year-round seaside home for personal use: building a house on the Baltic coast
A year-round seaside home can be just as comfortable a place to live as a house on the outskirts of town. Provided, that is, that we design it from the outset with everyday life in mind, rather than solely for summer holidays. It is not just the view from the terrace and the distance to the beach that will matter, but also the plot’s location, the right construction,...
Adapting a design to a timber-frame construction method – can a ready-made house design be adapted?
Are you dreaming of a timber-frame house but can’t find a design that suits you? We know exactly how you feel. Choosing a house design can take weeks, or even months. When you finally find the right one, it’s hard to let it go just because it isn’t suited to timber-frame construction. We have a good...
A modular home in action – see a real-life house being built before you make your decision
A computer visualisation of a house and the actual building standing on the plot are two different things. A rendering won’t show how well the structural joints fit together, what the façade looks like up close, or how precisely the prefabricated elements have been made. That’s why, rather than taking our word (or a picture) for it, we invite you to Wascovilla’s open days. These are events where we showcase our current...
A roof without columns in the middle? How trusses change the layout of rooms
At Wascovilla, we understand that, for many builders, the value in their own home is flexibility of arrangement. This is why prefabricated roof truss technology is increasingly becoming the solution of choice. It is not just for detached houses, but also for large commercial spaces. Trusses make it possible to avoid load-bearing columns inside the building. This not only gives...
The Pearl - a modern modular house in harmony with everyday life
At Wascovilla, we know how important it is to have a well thought-out space. Especially when every metre counts. That's why we created the Pearl, a timber-frame modular house with a living area of just under 80 m². Despite its compact layout, the Pearl offers comfort, functionality and flexibility of arrangement. The simple, timeless form, glazed facades and cohesive interior make the...
Roof trusses in large-scale buildings - a solution for industry and logistics
Today, prefabricated roof trusses are one of the most effective solutions for investors constructing large-scale buildings. We are talking about buildings such as industrial halls, warehouses, logistics centres or public buildings. The high load-bearing capacity, the possibility of large spans without the need for intermediate supports, as well as the speed of assembly and predictability of costs, make the technology...
Amber - single-storey modular house full of light
Project Bursztyn is a proposal for those who are looking for a small, but exceptionally functional single-storey house, ideal for everyday life. A simple body with a sloping gable roof and a well-thought-out layout of rooms make this model attractive not only visually, but also in terms of space organisation. This single-storey modular house with timber-frame technology was designed...
Seagull - a comfortable modular home for a family
At Wascovilla, we know that a home for a family needs to be not only robust and functional, but also tailored to the rhythm of its occupants' daily lives. The Seagull is a single-storey modular house with a pitched roof, designed in a classic, elegant form that fits perfectly into both suburban and rural surroundings. An important feature ...
Do roof trusses restrict design freedom? Facts versus concerns
The choice of roof technology is important in terms of durability, construction time and cost optimisation. Prefabricated roof trusses are a solution that is successfully displacing traditional trusses made on site. Nevertheless, it still raises some concerns, especially regarding design freedom. Does a prefabricated truss really limit the shape of the roof, the layout of the walls or the possibility of...
