Moos develops modular, circular homes using sustainable materials like CLT for the social and middle-income rental market. Their demountable building system enables efficient, project-independent production and material reuse, addressing housing shortages with reduced environmental impact.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The current housing market faces a significant shortage, particularly in the social and middle-income rental segments. This deficit is compounded by the environmental impact of traditional construction methods, which contribute to climate challenges.
Solution
Moos addresses this by providing high-quality, modular, and circular homes designed for the social and middle-income rental market. Their innovative building system emphasizes sustainable construction, enabling material reuse and setting a new standard for housing development. By decoupling production from specific projects, Moos can maintain continuous manufacturing, ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of homes. This approach allows for project-independent production, utilizing standardized modules that can be combined in various configurations to meet diverse housing needs. The company's commitment to circularity extends to material stewardship, with a focus on bio-based and recyclable components.
Target Audience
Moos targets housing corporations and investors seeking sustainable, cost-effective, and rapidly deployable housing solutions for the social and middle-income rental market.
Features
- Modular construction system utilizing Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) walls and circular concrete floors.
- Fully demountable design allowing for material reuse and relocation of modules.
- Project-independent production capability, enabling continuous manufacturing and stock-building.
- Buildings designed for permanent quality, suitable for up to 8-story gallery/corridor structures or 18-story towers.
- Homes range from 22 to 110 m², meeting Permanent Location Classifications (PMC) 6, 7, and 8, or Temporary Location Classifications (TLC) 11, 12, and 13.
- Integration of bio-based materials and a focus on maximizing CO2 storage through wood utilization.
- Low environmental impact with a Milieu Prestatie Gebouw (MPG) score of 0.4 and a Building Circularity Index (BCI) of 73/80.
- Material passport system providing transparency on material origin, maintenance, and residual value.
- Partnership model ("Our Family") involving specialized experts for design, production, and installation, ensuring quality and lifecycle management.
- NH Bouwstroom initiative collaboration, aiming for increased efficiency and quality in the housing market.