To help several families affected by July 2021’s floods in Belgium, five highquality, sustainable, modular houses were donated by Etex via its brand E-loft. These homes measure between 85 m² and 150 m². They are built in two weeks on average, at the same time as guaranteeing high quality, thanks to several breakthrough innovations. The components of each house are manufactured and assembled on production lines in E-loft’s factory in Ploufragan, France to form threedimensional modules ready to be delivered to the construction site, which guarantees controlled processes and minimal manufacturing time.
The houses are then transported by lorry to the site, where they are assembled in less than 48 hours. As they are constructed in the factory, almost all the waste is recycled directly there. In addition, the fast and simple construction massively cuts down on the noise and visual pollution of the construction sites thanks to the minimal use of lorries or machinery. This approach reduces waste and energy expenditure by 85% compared with conventional types of construction. The donation was applauded by the regional Minister for Housing who highlighted Etex’s commitment to Belgian citizens and the importance of qualitative modular housing.
