Ireland is a popular hub for prefabricated and modular homes. With plenty of open spaces and stunning natural landscapes, modular homes can be easily transported and constructed in the Irish countryside. We’ve compiled a list of five innovative modular homes available in Ireland. More specifically, we’re looking at modern homes, which offer a sleeker, more minimalist aesthetic. Each one of these high-quality, highly rated houses is constructed off-site and put together with the highest standards for quality on the market.
Modern style modular homes typically exhibit the following qualities:
- Simplicity of design
- Little variety of materials
- A monochromatic or pared down color scheme
- Large windows to ensure plenty of natural indoor light
- Lack of ornament or excessive decor
- Clean, minimal shapes and contours
Below you’ll find a list of our favorite modern modular homes in Ireland along with an easy-to-use buyer’s guide to help you select the best modular home manufacturer for your needs.
Koto
These luxurious-looking homes and cabins are beautifully designed and offer a sense of calm in breath-taking natural environments. All their houses are designed to achieve simplicity and minimalism with a Scandinavian aesthetic.
Highlights:
- Plenty of options for customized designs
- Based in Northern Ireland and available in Europe, the US, and Canada
- Minimal and Scandinavian style
- Energy efficient and energy neutral
- Not Improved indoor air quality
Build Wright
Build Wright is a concrete modular home expert, known for the durability of their materials and insulation properties to achieve houses that save energy and offer a high quality of life. They offer a variety of house designs each with its own unique contemporary aesthetic.
Highlights:
- Plenty of options for customized designs.
- Building in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Contemporary styles.
- Energy efficient options.
- Options for improved indoor air quality.
Quita de Lago by BAUHU International
Quita del Lago is a signature modular home designed with a high-end contemporary style and unique finishes offering a luxurious look. The large windows let in a lot of sunlight and its well-insulated walls ensure minimized running costs while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.
Highlights:
- Plenty of options for customized floor plans.
- Based in the U.K., with international shipping options.
- Contemporary styles.
- Energy efficient with options for reduced running costs and consumption.
- No Improved indoor air quality.
NANO Project. Small Modular Houses
NANO designs small modular homes with a modern cottage style and a warm cabin aesthetic thanks to the natural wood on both indoor and outdoor walls. Moreover, their exceptional thermal insulation offers a warm comfortable indoor environment during cold winters.
Highlights:
- Plenty of options for customized floor plans.
- Based in Estonia, with shipping across Europe.
- Modern cottage styles.
- Not energy efficient but very well insulated.
- No improved indoor air quality.
Buyer’s Guide: Selecting a Modern Modular Home in Ireland
The guide below lists the different options each modern modular home offers. We’ve categorized each house based on its unique qualities, from the ease of customizing floor plans to the options for building a house that is energy efficient and/or offers optimal indoor air quality.
| Customized House Design | Service Area | Style | Energy Efficient | Improved Indoor Air Quality | |
| Koto | Yes | Northern Ireland with options available in Europe, US, and Canada | Minimal and Scandinavian | Yes, energy neutral | No |
| Build Wright | Yes | Ireland and Northern Ireland | Contemporary | Optional | Optional |
| Quita de Lago by BAUHU International | Yes | Based in the U.K., with shipping worldwide | High-end contemporary | Yes | No |
| NANO Project. Small Modular Houses | Yes | Built in Estonia, with shipping all around Europe | Modern Cottage | No, though very well insulated | No |
