Etopia designs and manufactures a high-performance panelized building system using structural insulated panels (SIPs) to create low-carbon, sustainable housing that meets the Future Homes Standard for 2025. This technology enables developers to construct energy-efficient homes quickly, reducing labor and material costs while minimizing waste on construction sites.
Funding
$34M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional construction methods often result in extended project timelines, increased labor and material expenses, significant on-site waste, and challenges in meeting stringent energy efficiency standards for sustainable housing.
Solution
Etopia provides a high-performance panelized building system utilizing structural insulated panels (SIPs) to streamline construction and create energy-efficient, low-carbon homes. Their system enables developers, housing associations, and local authorities to construct buildings that exceed the Interim Part L and Future Homes Standard for 2025. Etopia's approach reduces construction time, minimizes waste, and offers design flexibility through BIM integration, while also facilitating access to green development finance and green mortgages. The system's airtight construction and thermal performance contribute to lower energy bills and a reduced environmental impact. Etopia offers a seamless solution encompassing design, offsite manufacture of SIPs, delivery, installation, and sales and aftercare support.
Target Audience
Etopia's primary customers include developers, housing associations, and local authorities seeking to build sustainable, energy-efficient homes that meet or exceed current and future building standards.
Features
- Load-bearing SIP system exceeding Interim Part L and Future Homes Standard for 2025
- Achieves an EPC rating of 107/100, surpassing the Future Home Standard for ‘Zero Carbon Ready’
- Airtightness of 0.32m3/hr/m2 at 50Pa, significantly better than the FHS requirement of 8.00 m3/hr/m2 at 50Pa
- U-value of 0.14 W/m²K at 185mm, outperforming the FHS requirement of 0.18 W/m²K at 223mm
- Fire resistance tested to BS EN 1365-1, achieving a 60-minute fire rating
- Superstructure completion in two days using large panel format
- Minimal on-site waste, promoting cleaner and safer construction sites
- Design flexibility with BIM integration to replicate existing designs or create new ones
- Potential for up to 16% increase in gross internal area due to thinner panel construction