Built by Primestructures · 10 years of ICF construction
Nua Living designs and builds solid, poured-concrete ICF modular homes across Ireland — not timber panels, not steel sheds shipped in on a lorry. A real home, on your own site, built in days rather than months.
*Based on published ICF-vs-timber-frame energy performance comparisons; actual results depend on design and spec.
FIG. 1 — TYPICAL NUA LIVING ICF WALL SECTION, PLAN VIEW
The wall section that does the work
Most of what's marketed as a "modular home" in Ireland is a timber or steel-framed panel, built off-site and shipped in on a lorry. Nua Living homes use Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) — poured and finished on your own site by Primestructures. Two layers of insulation sandwich a reinforced concrete core, so one wall does three jobs: structure, insulation, and airtightness.
Fixed prices, custom designed
Every Nua Living modular home is custom designed for your site, with design, build and full project management included in the price. Choose the size that fits your garden and your plans.
25 m² · Studio or small 1 bed
€69,000
+ VAT @ 13.5%
Ideal for a home office, rental unit or guest space. Includes design, build and full project management — every unit is custom designed.
Enquire About This SizeView details & floor plan →33 m² · 1 bedroom
€93,900
+ VAT @ 13.5%
A great option for longer-term living. In Dublin gardens especially, this size works well — enough space to live comfortably while keeping plenty of garden left over.
Enquire About This SizeView details & floor plan →45 m² · 1 bed (2 bed possible)
€126,500
+ VAT @ 13.5%
Our larger one-bedroom layout combines spacious living with modern design for comfortable independent living. Can be configured as a 2 bed if required.
Enquire About This SizeView details & floor plan →48 m² · 2 bedroom
€134,500
+ VAT @ 13.5%
A comfortable small apartment for long-term living. At 48 m² this size sits just over the 45 m² exemption threshold, so standard planning permission applies — we handle the application.
Enquire About This SizeView details & floor plan →*Subject to site eligibility under S.I. No. 340/2026 (same household, minimum 25 m² garden, separate entrance) — confirmed at your free site visit. Build time refers to the on-site structural build once foundations are ready; excludes design, planning and connections lead-time. Prices exclude site works, connections and professional fees.
Indicative layouts
Every home is custom designed for your site — these layouts show a typical arrangement for each size so you can picture the space before your free consultation.
Layouts shown are indicative concept drawings for illustration, not scaled architectural drawings. Final layout is confirmed during design.
Built to last, not just built fast
| Feature | Nua Living (ICF) | Timber / steel modular | Traditional blockwork |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it's built | On your site, poured concrete | Off-site, shipped in panels | On your site, block by block |
| Thermal performance | Continuous insulation, high thermal mass | Good, varies widely by spec | Needs added insulation to meet nZEB |
| Multi-storey | Yes, readily | Often limited to 1–2 storeys | Yes |
| Lender familiarity | Concrete-equivalent, well understood | Improving, still inconsistent | Well understood |
| Typical turnkey price | ≈ €1,800–2,600 / m² | €800–3,500+ / m² (wide range) | ≈ €2,200–2,800 / m² |
From first call to keys in hand
We assess your garden or site in person and check it against current planning and exemption rules — free of charge, no obligation.
You get drawings and one fixed price. No surprise variations once the pour starts.
We handle the paperwork — exemption declarations or planning applications, Building Control, structural sign-off, BER assessment.
Primestructures completes the on-site structural build in just 5–10 days once your foundations are ready — every unit is custom designed and fully project managed.
Keys, warranty documents, and your BER certificate — ready to live in, rent out, or welcome family into.
What changed on 27 July 2026
Information correct as of August 2026. Rules and grant terms can change — we'll confirm current eligibility for your specific site at your free consultation.
“We got an extra room for my mother without her having to leave the road she's lived on for forty years. It doesn't feel temporary — it feels like part of the house.”
Free, no-obligation quote
Answer five quick questions to see whether your garden qualifies for the new planning exemption, then tell us a little about your site — we'll come back with honest numbers. No call-centre, no hard sell. You'll deal directly with Primestructures throughout.