Multi-purpose- MEFAB provides a range of self-powered ' energyindependent ' all electric modular buildings.
Eco-friendly spaces for luxury living
BY SARAH WALKER
Engineering group builds on success to launch multipurpose modular buildings
Modern living – MEFAB buildings will provide off-grid luxury.
Farms that want to diversify, holiday parks looking to provide eco-friendly lets- and those who simply want to lead a blissful life off-grid- can now make their dreams a reality, thanks to an innovative company which is part of a wellestablished engineering group on Teesside.
MEFAB, part of INDUSTRO Engineering Group, provides a range of self-powered, " energy-independent " all electric modular buildings- with a show model soon to be available to view in a high-profile Middlesbrough location.
“ A fantastic opportunity to work with a major local brand has come together and that has allowed us to be able to showcase the MEFAB concept,” said director Stuart Duckett.
“ Our show building will be available to view by appointment, so people can see, and we can demonstrate, the different and special features.”
John Betts, CEO of INDUSTRO Group, had the idea for an A-frame, off-grid luxury building and approached architectural designer Stuart about developing the idea further.
The pair decided to set up a business and MEFAB was born.
“ The adaptability of our MEFAB building offers everything from a luxury glamping pod or an event space to an entire house and all our buildings are designed with off grid capability integrated right from the start,” John said.
Stuart added:“ Our goal is to provide a benchmark level experience using stateof-the-art smart systems to monitor energy efficiency, energy generation, energy storage and demand, bringing zero energy operational cost.
“ In the present climate, where the unpredictability of energy supply cost is a big issue, this is a big selling point.
“ Owners and occupiers of a MEFAB space can have certainty when it comes to their energy costs, which in most cases will be zero.”
The buildings use integrated solar modules to generate power and may also be supported by a small vertical wind turbine.
Energy is stored within a modular battery storage system.
The buildings also have smart hot water heating from solar or the battery, and a mechanical ventilation heat recovery system( MVHR).
“ The ventilation system means we have an indoor environment that has very good air quality, creating a very healthy space for occupants all year round,” said Stuart.
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