The pioneering modular construction system that you can use to build your own home.

The pioneering modular construction system that you can use to build your own home.

What is U-Build?

What is U-Build?

U-Build is a modular building system developed by Studio Bark. The system is made of flat pack wooden panels that are stacked and bolted to form the building, and can be taken apart and reused at the end of the building’s useful life.

U-Build garden studio by Studio Bark
Manbey Pod, a garden studio built by Studio Bark with U-Build

How was U-Build developed?

Box House self-build house by Studio Bark with U-Build modular construction
U-Build was designed by Studio Bark for Box House, one of our self-build projects, which featured on Grand Design’s The Street in 2017.

How was it developed?

Studio Bark developed the system in 2016 with structural engineering from Structure Workshop and testing from Cut and Construct. It was initially designed for Box House, one of our self-build projects, which featured on Grand Design’s The Street in 2017.

Building with U-Build

Can you design a house for me using U-Build?

We have completed various projects using the U-Build construction system. The project will follow the same process as usual (find out more at our Bark Journey page), but we will guide you through the specialist aspects of using a CNC modular system with our expert knowledge of U-Build.

Completed Projects

  • Billingford - A low energy, two bedroom self-build home
  • Box House - A two bedroom self-build home for first time buyers
  • Mill Lane - A sensitive roof extension to a cottage in Essex
Mill Lane pitched roof built with U-Build
Mill Lane pitched roof built with U-Build

Testimonials

“A talented and dedicated team of young, ambitious architects who had the rare ability to understand exactly what we wanted from a home… It was a pleasure to work with them and I would recommend them to anyone wanting something distinctive and beautiful whilst allowing an appreciation for all your modern life demands.” Grand Designs Client (Box House)


Find out more

Where can I find out more about U-Build?

The success of U-Build led us to launch the product as it’s own company. The modular system is now sold for all sorts of purposes and clients from self-built tiny homes, to art exhibitions, furniture, and retail interiors. Visit the U-Build website to find out more, or speak to the U-Build team at info@u-build.org.

Our U-Build Projects