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MAKAR

@makarhomes

We improve people's lives through better buildings and places. We do this by designing and delivering high-quality net-zero timber frame homes.

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#CaseStudy ~ In today's blog, we talk to the team at MAKAR and explore the use of our SterlingOSB Zero panels in their innovative, net zero ecological buildings. Read more šŸ”—pulse.ly/mdob3zin5l #passivhaus #ecobuild

#CaseStudy ~ In today's blog, we talk to the team at <a href="/MAKARhomes/">MAKAR</a> and explore the use of our SterlingOSB Zero panels in their innovative, net zero ecological buildings.

Read more šŸ”—pulse.ly/mdob3zin5l

#passivhaus #ecobuild
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Exciting news to kick off 2025! šŸŽ‰We've completed a MAKAR A5.5 example home in the stunning Scottish Borders. šŸ”This 5-bed (+ study) #ecohome was assembled and externally completed in just eight weeks! šŸš€ Discover our net-zero healthy home range at makar.co.uk/our-services/o…

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šŸ˜ļøResearch suggests lower air leakage performance in homes built fromĀ NaturalĀ Structured Insulated Panels (n-SIPs) uk.westfraser.com/news/lower-air… West Fraser Engineered Wood MAKAR's Scott Reid met with West Fraser Europe to discuss SterlingOSB Zero technology used in our wall structures #construction

šŸ˜ļøResearch suggests lower air leakage performance in homes built fromĀ NaturalĀ Structured Insulated Panels (n-SIPs) uk.westfraser.com/news/lower-air… <a href="/westfraserEWP/">West Fraser Engineered Wood</a>

MAKAR's Scott Reid met with <a href="/WFraserEurope/">West Fraser Europe</a> to discuss SterlingOSB Zero technology used in our wall structures #construction
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A brilliant panel discussion on using local timber for net zero homes, creating local rural employment and constructing inspiring, healthy places to live, work and relax. Tune in at 31 minutes in to hear from MAKAR's Founder Neil Sutherland as he joins this important conversation.

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"We have not used chemically treated timber in any of our projects [...] You take on the challenge & find a way to solve it." MAKAR's founder Neil Sutherland on eschewing toxic materials to build #healthy timber-rich homes:šŸŽ„at 31 minutes in. AgileHomes youtube.com/watch?v=7bAUFE…

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Breathtaking views over #Cromarty Firth, now with a timeless 3-bedroom MAKAR home, just back from the shoreline. Typically assembled to wind and watertight in just 5 days, we have to be quick with our camera - or we'll miss it entirely! Find out more: makar.co.uk/our-services/o…

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Check out this morning's visit from MAKAR to our Inverness mill to see how our market-leading SterlingOSB Zero product is made > instagram.com/p/DG3CuV8M_fO/… #ecobuild #offsiteconstruction

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Briliant to have hsbcadUK visit our workshop near Inverness, where we specialise in designing and manufacturing sustainable #housing, and off-site #construction. hsbcad has benefited every aspect of our process - from assembly to costing šŸ“½ļøFull video: youtu.be/nKgR8hq1db8?si…

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āŒ›From start to finish, watch as we place a roof panel in under 6 minutes—the time it takes to make a coffee! ā˜• youtube.com/watch?v=6JPgvy… Our off-site #construction method means standardised components are delivered to the site clad and ready for assembly. #modularhouse #prefab

āŒ›From start to finish, watch as we place a roof panel in under 6 minutes—the time it takes to make a coffee! ā˜• youtube.com/watch?v=6JPgvy…

Our off-site #construction method means standardised components are delivered to the site clad and ready for assembly.
#modularhouse #prefab
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Solving Scotland’s housing crisis, one home at a time! 🌿This #MAKAR home was delivered to Mull and externally completed in just 3 weeks! Affordable, net-zero homes—grown and made in Scotland. Where would you like yours delivered? šŸ‘‡ makar.co.uk/our-services/m… #modularhomes

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How can we redefine affordable terrace housing as a sustainable and efficient solution to Scotland’s housing crisis and rural depopulation? šŸ‘‰ makar.co.uk/blog/redefinin… #affordablehousing #affordablehomes #netzero #passivhaus

How can we redefine affordable terrace housing as a sustainable and efficient solution to Scotland’s housing crisis and rural depopulation? šŸ‘‰
makar.co.uk/blog/redefinin…

 #affordablehousing #affordablehomes #netzero #passivhaus
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The Scottish Government is set to implement the Scottish equivalent to the #Passivhaus standard, to be released in 2026 and made mandatory from 2028. Our latest blog explores the principles underpinning a #Passivhaus approach for Scotland. šŸ—žļøšŸ‘‰ makar.co.uk/blog/a-passivh…

The Scottish Government is set to implement the Scottish equivalent to the #Passivhaus standard, to be released in 2026 and made mandatory from 2028. 

Our latest blog explores the principles underpinning a #Passivhaus approach for Scotland. šŸ—žļøšŸ‘‰
makar.co.uk/blog/a-passivh…
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šŸ” Big win for #SustainableHousing in the Highlands and Islands. MAKAR is building 2 #affordable #netzero homes with Lismore Community Trust āœ… Low energy bills āœ… Off-site construction and rapid 2–3 week assembly āœ… Natural toxin-free materials Inverness Chamber Scottish Land & Estates

šŸ” Big win for #SustainableHousing in the Highlands and Islands. MAKAR is building 2 #affordable #netzero homes with Lismore Community Trust
āœ… Low energy bills
āœ… Off-site construction and rapid 2–3 week assembly
āœ… Natural toxin-free materials
<a href="/InvernessChambr/">Inverness Chamber</a> <a href="/ScotLandEstates/">Scottish Land & Estates</a>
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šŸ” Great to see our two newly commissioned affordable, healthy and net zero homes reported on šŸ“° Constructed off-site, they are able to be fully erected in 2-3 weeks and can provide a scalable solution for Scotland’s #housingemergencyĀ  projectscot.com/2025/06/levera… #affordablehousing

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Why live in a timber-rich house? 🪵What are the benefits to your health? šŸ”And what are the risks of living in today's volume-built houses? makar.co.uk/blog/the-healt…

Why live in a timber-rich house? 🪵What are the benefits to your health? šŸ”And what are the risks of living in today's volume-built houses? 
makar.co.uk/blog/the-healt…
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Thanks to the Highlands and Islands Enterprise for backing our R&D trip to #LIGNA25 – a big step as we scale up to tackle Scotland’s rural housing crisis. #OffsiteConstruction #TimberTech #ZeroCarbonHomes #HousingInnovation

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Fantastic news! Planning approved for 2 affordable, #NetZero timber homes on #Lismore… in just 30 working days! Big thanks to Argyll and Bute Council for supporting sustainable and highly energy-efficient housing in Scotland. #EcoHomes #AffordableHousing @MairiMacAallan

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šŸ— #NPF4 isn’t just policy, it’s a blueprint and a challenge to change. MAKAR’s timber-rich, low-energy terraces offer a model for rural renewal: āœ…Affordable āœ…Zero waste approach āœ…Passive design āœ…Net zero Here's how: makar.co.uk/blog/aligning-… #NetZeroScotland MĆ iri McAllan

šŸ— #NPF4 isn’t just policy, it’s a blueprint and a challenge to change.

MAKAR’s timber-rich, low-energy terraces offer a model for rural renewal:
āœ…Affordable
āœ…Zero waste approach
āœ…Passive design
āœ…Net zero
Here's how: makar.co.uk/blog/aligning-… 
#NetZeroScotland <a href="/MairiMcAllan/">MĆ iri McAllan</a>
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šŸ—ļøBuilding the future of housing today... fast! This net-zero #MAKAR home was delivered to the Scottish Borders & externally completed in just 3 weeks. šŸŒ Where should we build the next one? Love this music by Odeza šŸŽ¶ #ModularHome #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #MadeInScotland