Modern Methods of Construction
“We have designed a bespoke solution with Ilke for delivery on our Single Family Housing Platform and are constantly building on our extensive knowledge of cutting-edge construction techniques.” Jo Cowen
Innovators & Leaders
Jo Cowen Architects are delivering hundreds of houses through Modern methods of construction. Strong connections with innovators and leaders across our industry mean we are utilising off site construction to deliver affordable and bespoke housing solutions, both in homes and in apartment building.
We have designed a bespoke solution with Ilke for delivery on our Single Family Housing Platform and are constantly building on our extensive knowledge of cutting-edge construction techniques.
We work with industry-leading specification advisers, ensuring products, systems and materials are environmentally compliant, durable and conform to the latest legislation.
MODULAR HOUSES
Our homes are sustainable, instil a sense of wellbeing, and leave a legacy by creating desirable and affordable communities.
Speed of Delivery & Precision Engineering
Jo Cowen Architects specialises in high quality, precision engineered homes delivered through Modern Methods of Construction that are affordable and designed around people. Volumetric construction protects against weather and other site related factors, speeding up delivery of new homes to address the UK housing shortage. Our homes are sustainable, instil a sense of wellbeing, and leave a legacy by creating desirable and affordable communities where people can live, thrive and prosper. Our product is being delivered at £140 per square foot.
PANELISED WITH VOLUMETRIC CORE
Footprint: 10×6.9m
GIA: 112.1sqm
MMC Category: 1&2 Hybrid. Pre manufactured 3D primary structural systems (volumetric), with pre manufactured 2D primary structural systems (panelised)
Material Genre: Flexible (SIP/Mass Engineered Timber, Timber Frame, Light Gauge Steel)
PANELISED WITH POD COMPONENTS
Footprint: 9.9×6.5m
GIA: 109.8 sqm
MMC Category: 2&5 Pre manufactured 2D primary
structural systems (panelised), with pre manufactured sub assemblies
Material Genre: Flexible (SIP/Mass Engineered Timber, Timber Frame, Light Gauge Steel)
VOLUMETRIC
Footprint: 13.2x 5m
GIA: 111.4 sqm
MMC Category: 1 Pre manufactured 3D primary structural systems (volumetric)
Material Genre: Flexible (SIP/Mass Engineered Timber, Timber Frame, Light Gauge Steel)
MODULAR APARTMENTS
Volumetric construction is utilised at Canary Wharf, with the repetition of units, connecting into an in-situ core with an applied facade
A combination of Panelized systems and off- site pods, containing the cores was used for the Family housing scheme. These were integrated with site based MMC, which included the use of thin mortar block and brickwork.
