Root & Branch has designed homes to tackle problems that really matter to owners
while helping to address the chronic UK housing shortage.

Sustainability

Can you believe that it takes over 50 tonnes of embodied CO2 to build the average UK home which emits 2.7t annually from heating alone?

Health & Wellbeing

We spend 90% of our time indoors. Are you aware that our environments play a greater role in our health than genetics or medicine?

things change

Did you know that on average we end up living in 7 different houses during our lifetime as our needs vary according to life stage?

increasing costs

Are you interested in reduced energy bills? Only 12% of English homes have a high energy efficiency rating adding hundreds of pounds to energy bills and tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere.

hassle factor

Do you want to save up to £30,000 on future moving costs let alone the bigger mortgage and all the hassle involved?

Root & Branch enables home owners to buy one property which has usable, flexible spaces that can be adapted to their life stages.

Nesters often cannot afford larger homes, even if they can envisage their need for more space in the future.

Family makers start to realise their space is no longer enough or practical for family life.

For upgraders, growing family dynamics means choosing between more space or staying in their known community.

Older family members move in so they can more easily be supported or help out with grandchildren.

adaptability designed in.

Root & Branch homem are initially built with two bedrooms and are designed to offer the prospect of easy expansion to suit the needs of a family as it grows and changes:

  • A home that can grow with the occupants and adapt to suit their needs, minimising disruption through easy-to-fit modular extensions, delivered and assembled in a little as 12 weeks.

  • Space to store: storage designed around modern life to minimise clutter and stress in the home.

  • A home that adapts to suit your needs, minimising the need for disruption and uncecessary moving costs through easy-to fit modular extensions, delivered and assembled in as little as 12 weeks.

  • Cleanliness and privacy: bathrooms are designed around the intended number of occupants as places of sanctuary and relaxation, giving everyone the time and space they need in their daily rituals.

  • A home that can accommodate extended family members, including the ability to make a ground floor bedroom and bathroom.

  • Hassle-free, waste-free and guilt-free renovating and upgrading.

Modern living may be multi-generational, require accommodation for carers or simply a large nuclear family, our homes are intended to be as dynamic as the families who occupy them.

Consequently, families can afford to continue to live within the community and neighbourhood in which they have established roots, not to mention escape the cost and hassle of moving.

kinder on the enviroment. easier on your pocket.

Our homes are sustainable timber structures designed to meet and exceed targets set within the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge:

  • Designed in harmony with the local enviroment to reduce solar gain.

  • Passive solar design prevents overheating.

  • Well-insulated homes with low energy bills.

  • Future proof homes meet highest energy efficiency standards, meaning no surprise upgrades are needed as they integrate with the UK’s soon to be zero carbon grid.

  • Highly efficient heating system and appliances capture exhaust heat, reduce carbon emissions and household bills.

  • Photovoltaics connected to local microgrid provide the homes’ energy needs and store excess capacity locally with EVs and neighbours all connected.

  • Homes naturally reduce water use, with low flow taps and showers and standard and integrated grey water recycling systems. These systems go beyond building regs preventing localised drought during warm spells.

  • These homes are designed in harmony with the natural environment, making room for nature throughout and encouraging local community growing as well as taking advantage of the cooling affect that plants and trees can provide around the home.

  • Guilt-free homes carefully designed to reduce emissions and resource use, meaning they meet the highest industry standards and don’t contribute unfairly to the climate crisis.

  • Our homes and construction sites are carefully managed with a leading zero waste strategy, meaning that we don’t inadvertantly contribute to the growing landfill problem in the UK.

Using the latest technology to help reduce embodied carbon, a heavily insulated and airtight structure will keep operational energy low and harvesting rainwater lessens the demand on the potable water supply. The design carefully considers the local environment and maximises features to ensure use of passive solar and renewable energy sources helping to minimise energy bills.

As well as cheaper running costs, home owners can forget future stamp duty, moving costs and agency fees as you home will grow with you.

live better every day.

We spend 90% of our time indoors, and our environments play a greater role in our health than genetics or medicine.

Root & Branch homes are designed to go beyond the standard and help home owners optimise their sleep, energy, immune system and mental wellbeing:

  • Our material specification prioritises natural and circular materials; home will be toxin free and easy to adapt as occupants’ needs change over time. iophilic design features, integrating natural patterns to both inspire and relax the mind.

  • Pure water: water filtered to the highest standards to ensure purity and remove chemicals added by water companies, while still retaining a heathy mineral content.

  • Lighting that is designed to support the body clock, avoid eye strain and headaches through high quality lighting specifications.

  • Homes designed to be lit by daylight and reduce the need for electric lighting, supporting the natural body clock and the planet.

  • Material first approach: materials are carefully vetted before being used in the home to ensure they are non toxic and support good indoor air quality.

  • Sound of silence: homes designed with acoustics in mind, far in excess of UK building regulations, ensuring peace and quiet where you need it most.

  • Fresh air, filtered, thereby reducing pollen, pollution and airborne contaminants in your home.

HASSLE-FREE UPSIZING.

On average we live in seven different homes during our life time and every move includes substantial hassle and cost. Root & Branch has designed a home that can be easily and quickly adapted to suit home owners’ needs as their requirements change according to their evolving family circumstances. Not only is the living space expandable but it is also designed for simple deconstruction at later date when children move out to make their own homes.

  • Be smarter with your cost, saving you between £10-25000*.

    * UK average cost of stamp duty & agency fees 2022 of average 3 bedroom house.

  • Just the move alone can cost between £1500-5000 without any additions in furniture, redecorating or fittings.

  • With plans ready from day one, you can have foresight on your future expansion costs, so you can confidently plan & budget.

  • Speedier than a traditional extension minimising your disruption time, and your neighbours’ too.

  • Already designed in, no need to move out when upsizing.

  • No need to move home and away from the community you've grown to love, with Home for Life, you can feel at home for so much longer.