WeberHaus facts for kids
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| GmbH & Co KG family-owned | |
| Industry | Prefabricated houses |
| Founded | 1960 in Rheinau-Linx, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany |
| Founder | Hans Weber |
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Rheinau-Linx
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Areas served
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UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg |
| Products | high quality prefabricated houses |
| Owners | Hans Weber, Christa Weber, Heidi Weber-Mühleck, Peter Liehner, Gerd Manßhardt, Andreas Bayer, Stephan Jager |
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Number of employees
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1.144 |
WeberHaus GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that builds houses. They specialize in "prefabricated" houses. This means the houses are mostly built in a factory. Then, they are put together on the building site.
The main office and one of their factories are in Rheinau-Linx, Germany. WeberHaus is a family-owned business. They make single-family homes, multi-family homes, and even commercial buildings from wood. About 1,140 people work for WeberHaus. This includes young people learning a trade.
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Where WeberHaus Builds Houses
WeberHaus has two main factories. One is in Rheinau-Linx, and the other is in Wenden-Hünsborn. In 2017, they built 745 houses for people across Europe.
Besides Germany, WeberHaus also builds homes in several other countries. These include France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Switzerland.
How WeberHaus Started and Grew
The story of WeberHaus began in 1960. A man named Hans Weber took over a small carpentry business. This business was in Rheinau-Linx. It focused on building homes using a method called "timber frame." This means the house's structure is made from strong wooden beams.
In 1961, WeberHaus built its first three prefabricated houses. During the 1970s, the first factory buildings were set up in Linx. WeberHaus then started building only their own house designs. In 1978, they opened a second factory in Wenden-Hünsborn.
In 1985, WeberHaus opened something new. It was the first "builders center" in their industry. This center was at their main office in Rheinau-Linx. It was a big hall where future customers could see sample house parts. They could also get advice about building their dream home.
In 1991, WeberHaus was the first house builder to make "low-energy construction" standard. This means their houses were designed to use less energy. In 1993, they opened their first branch in Switzerland. In 2000, WeberHaus opened the "World of Living." This is a special theme park about building and living. It's located at their Rheinau-Linx headquarters. Since 2006, WeberHaus has also offered "Plus Energy Houses." These houses create more energy than they use!
Hans Weber and his wife Christa Weber are still involved. Their daughter, Heidi Weber-Mühleck, is also a managing partner.
Caring for the Environment
WeberHaus has always cared about the environment. Since 1990, all their houses have been "low-energy houses." This helps save energy and money.
In 1996, they created the first "zero-heating house." This special house used solar panels to make hot water and electricity. In 2000, they built their first "passive house." These houses are super insulated and use very little energy for heating. Then, in 2006, came the "plus energy house." As mentioned, these houses actually produce more energy than they need!
Every WeberHaus home today has an "ecological building shell." This means the outside of the house is built with materials like wood fiber insulation. This insulation helps keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer. It also helps block out noise.
The World of Living Park
In October 2000, WeberHaus opened the "World of Living." This is at their main location in Rheinau-Linx. It's Europe's first and only adventure park about building and living.
The park is very large, covering 75,000 square meters. It has a huge showroom that is 5,000 square meters. The "World of Living" is a place where people can get ideas for their homes. They can see different designs and imagine their future house. The park also has the "Universe of Time." This shows how home designs have changed throughout history. There's also a village with full-size show homes you can walk through!
Awards and Recognition
WeberHaus has won many awards over the years for their quality and innovation. Here are some of them:
- 2002 – 2005 – Award from the Federal Association of German Prefabricated Housing
- 2004 – Baden-Württemberg Timber Construction Award
- 2005 – Strebel Award
- 2005 – House of the Year Award from Das Einfamilienhaus magazine
- 2007 – Golden Helios eco-award
- 2007 – CRM Best Practice Award
- 2008 – House of the Year Readers' Choice Award from Der Bauherr magazine
- 2008 – House of the Year Award from SCHÖNER WOHNEN magazine
- 2011 – Technology Cube for smart energy and smart home ideas
- 2012 – WeberHaus PlusEnergie idea wins 365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas competition
- 2012 – German Dream House competition winner
- 2013 – House of the Year readers' choice award
- 2013 – WeberHaus founder receives Business Award
- 2014 – Top spot in smart prefab homes
- 2015 – Excellent grade in Sustainable Building certificate
- 2015 – German Dream House Award (Deutscher Traumhauspreis) for Plus Energy Homes
- 2015 – Second Runner-Up for Energy Saving Homes
- 2016 – German consumer studies society test Winner
- 2016 – Sustainable building award
- 2017 – Brand Champions winner
- 2017 – German Dream House Award winner in premium and family house types
- 2017 – German Model House Award winner in premium sector
- 2017 – 1st place for Service Champions
- 2017 – Good Value for Money Check by Focus Money
- 2018 – First place at the "Großer Deutscher Fertighauspreis 2018"
WeberHaus also has several important quality labels:
- Member of the Quality Association Deutscher Fertigbau (QDF): This shows they meet high standards.
- Toxproof-label from TÜV Rheinland/Berlin-Brandenburg: This means their materials are safe.
- Natureplus-quality mark for their ÖvoNatur outer wall: This means it's healthy, eco-friendly, and saves resources.
- The RAL organisation: This label means their building process is checked by an outside group.
- Recommended medical housing: Awarded for healthy living spaces.
- Minergie certification from Switzerland: For great building insulation and smart energy use.
- 30-year warranty: Every WeberHaus prefabricated home comes with a 30-year guarantee on its wooden frame.
