“Building should be fun”: This is the motto according to which Heidi Weber-Mühleck, Managing Partner of the prefabricated house manufacturer WeberHaus, and her father, company founder Hans Weber, manage the family business. WeberHaus wants to inspire its customers at a high level – with sustainably designed, individually tailored houses of the highest technical standard. A pleasant climate in all living spaces is one of the unique selling points that sets apart the wooden houses of the WeberHaus brand. At the same time, the innovative, ecological building shell boasts excellent energy values and outstanding insulation properties in terms of heat, cold, sound, and fire protection.
In addition to its strong focus on the most sustainable and energy-efficient planning and production of its houses, WeberHaus is increasingly looking at the development of new customer segments. Land shortages and increased property costs, construction costs, and interest make it challenging for people interested in house building to fulfill their dream of owning one for themselves. The prefabricated construction company is responding with new offerings: “With the new Option house type, we are targeting new customer groups, such as single people or couples without children, but also older generations who want to downsize,” says Heidi Weber-Mühleck.
Moreover, WeberHaus wants to make the technical equipment options of its houses even more flexible. This could be made possible using a clever technical trick: sensor systems are directly integrated into the house at the production plant, but remain deactivated for the time being. “Similarly to the automotive sector, where digital functionalities can be activated in the vehicle as required, customers would be able to activate technical functions in their home at a future date after their home has been constructed,” says Dr. Manuel Schönwitz, Technical Director at the Wenden-Hünsborn plant. “They could do so either by paying a one-off amount or in the form of a subscription model.” Commercial property construction and the renovation and reconstruction segment are also becoming increasingly important pillars for WeberHaus.