Dart-SpecificationDocument Version2
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LifeSpaceCabinsdeliverbeautifulandpractical architectureforlife.
Ourdesignsandplayfulthinkingimprovethewaypeople live,workorplay.
TheDartCabinisaninsulated,self-containedlivingspace offeringahighlevelofcomfort,foryear-roundenjoyment.
Thisspecificationintroducesourstandardfinishesresultingin aspacethatislightanduplifting.
Thehigh-qualityconstructioncombinesstyleand practicalityinacontemporarycabinthatisadelightto experience.
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Wecreatebeautiful,practical architecturebuilttolast. Oneplanet.OneLifeSpace.
TheWithywindle-DartCabin (5.4mx3.4m)2personholidayletfullyoffgrid
Contents
● Whoisthiscabinfor?
● ChooseyourDartCabin
○ LengthandOrientation
○ Materials:Interior&Exterior
○ Yourupgrades
● PriceMatrix
● Powerandservicesforyourcabin
● SustainableBuildings,BrilliantlyDesigned-performance
● TechnicalGeneralInformation
● Pricematrix
● Bespokedesignandcustomisationservice
● GeneralNotes
● Howtoorder
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DartCabinTheHideaway(7.8mx3.4m)LuxuryHolidayLet.PhotoCredit:Commotionmedia
WhoisthisCabinfor?
Whetherthecabinisyourprivateretreatoraluxurycabinfor holidayrentalitisessentialtoconsiderhowthespacewillbe used.
Thecabinwillbebuilttolast,buthowthespacewillneedto functionmayvary.
Foraholidaylet,considertheuserexperience,givingyour guestsamemorabletimethattheycan’tgetineverydaylife. Qualitybedlinen,aslide,asaunaorsimplyapizzaoven combinedwithyourlocationcouldbejustperfect.
Ifyouneedthespacetobeextraaccommodationfora familymember,analfrescodiningroom,cinema,homeoffice orapotterystudioconsiderwhataretheessentialsneeds andfunctions.
Letusknowandwecanguideyouthrough.
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Layout&Design
Weareconfidentthatwehavedesignedaflexiblecabinfor multipleuses.
Ifyouwishtorepositionwindowsorflipfloorplansweare happytocustomisetheserequeststosuityourneeds.
TheDartCabinisastandardwidthof3.4mandcomesin3 differentlengths.
Dimensions:from5.4m(L)x3.4m(W)x3.75m(H).
Interiorheight:3.05m.
Exteriorheightfromgroundlevel:3.75m
Chooseyoursize
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Option03:7.8m(L) Option02:6.6m(L) Option01:5.4m(L)
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TheDartCabin Option01(5.4mx3.4m)
Specification
Dimensions
External3.4mx5.4m=18.5sqm
Internal14.5sqm
Heightfromgroundlevel=3.75m
Internalceilingheight=3.05m
Usage
● Sleeping*
● Bathing
● Cooking
● Living/Dining
● Working
*Upgrademezzanineoption + Mezzanine~7sqm
MezzanineFloorOption
Orientation
● Allfloorplanscanbe flippedandrotatedto suityourownneeds
● Windowscanbealtered tosuityourlocation
GroundFloor
Indicativelocationofplant cupboardifrequired
Document
Specification
Rotate Flip
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CurvedceilingwithLEDlightwash
TheDartCabin Option01(5.4mx3.4m)
Fullyfittedbathroom
5.4mLength 7.8mLength 6.6mLength
Fullyfittedkitchen
TheDartCabin Option02(6.6mx3.4m)
Specification
Dimensions
External3.4mx6.6m=22.45sqm
Internal18sqm
Heightfromgroundlevel=3.75m
Internalceilingheight=3.05m
Usage
● Sleeping*
● Bathing
● Cooking
● Living/Dining
● Working
*Upgrademezzanineoption + Mezzanine~7sqm
Sofabedprovidesadditional + (notprovidedbyLSC)
Orientation
● Allfloorplanscanbe flippedandrotatedto suityourownneeds
● Windowscanbealtered tosuityourlocation
MezzanineFloorOption
GroundFloor
Indicativelocationofplant cupboardifrequired
SpecificationDocument
Rotate Flip
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TheDartCabin Option02(6.6mx3.4m)
CurvedceilingwithLEDlightwash
Fullyfittedbathroom
Length
Length
Length
Fullyfittedkitchen 5.4m
6.6m
7.8m
TheDartCabin Option03(7.8mx
3.4m)
Specification
Dimensions
External3.4mx7.8m=26.5sqm
Internal21.5sqm
Heightfromgroundlevel=3.75m
Internalceilingheight=3.05m
Usage
● Sleeping*
● Bathing
● Cooking
● Living/Dining
● Working
*Upgrademezzanineoption + Mezzanine~7sqm
Sofabedprovidesadditional + (notprovidedbyLSC)
Orientation
● Allfloorplanscanbe flippedandrotatedto suityourownneeds
● Windowscanbealtered tosuityourlocation
SpecificationDocument
MezzanineFloorOption GroundFloor
Indicativelocationofplant cupboardifrequired
Rotate Flip
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5.4mLength
CurvedceilingwithLEDlightwash
Fullyfittedbathroom
Fullyfittedkitchen 6.6mLength
7.8mLength
TheDartCabin Option03(7.8mx3.4m)
External Living
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Chooseyourexteriorfinishes 1a.Cladding 1b.Windowsanddoors 1c.Guttering 1d.Lightingandelectrics
02. 03.
Defineyourwall,floorandstorage needs 2a.Internalwallfinish 2b.Internalfloorfinish 2c.InternalElectricsandLighting 2d.Bathroom 2e.Kitchen Makeyourcabinextraspecialwiththeseupgrades 3a.Externalmaterialupgrades 3b.Internalmaterialupgrades 3c.Logburner 3d.Bathroomupgrades 3e.Kitchenupgrades 3f. DeckingandOutdoorbathing 01. LifeSpaceCabinshascarefullyselectedapaletteofmaterialchoicesforexternalandinternalfinishes.
Internal Living Upgrade Options
ChooseYourMaterials
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01a.CladdingMaterials
Allofourtimberisresponsiblysourced(locally, FSCorPEFC certifiedormarkedwherepossible). Weavoidusing materialswherepossiblethathavealargercarbon footprintinfavourofalternativeUKsources. Weleavethe timbertosilvernaturallywhichtakesapproximately12-18 months.Thisreducesmaintenancegivingyourmoretime todowhatyouenjoydoing.
StandardSpecification
Optionsincluded
● Larchtimberlefttosilvernaturally
● Verticalprofiletimbercladdinglefttosilvernaturally
● Hitandmissverticaltimbercladding
● Blackcorrugatedtinontheroof(colouroptionsavailable).
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Hitandmissverticaltimber
Corrugatedcolouroptions
Silveredtimber
01b.WindowsandDoors
Ourcabinscomewithhighqualitythermallyefficient windowsanddoorsinachoiceofcolouroptionsasstandard andhavealifeexpectancyof85years. ThewindowscomeinarangeofRALcolourchoicesandwith acomprehensiveaftersalescareservice.Thegeneralunits comewitha5yearwarrantyandthehandlesand mechanismsa1yearwarranty.
StandardSpecification
●DoubleGlazedRationelAluminumCladpaintedtimber
●Dualcolouravailable(insideandoutside)*
●Highspecification
●Highthermalefficiency
●Choiceoffunctions*
●Subjecttoaleadtime
●Buildingregulationscompliant
●Three-pointespagnolettelockingmechanismandSecuredbyDesign rated.
●UpgradetoTripleglazed(85+yearslifeexpectancy.)
●AfterSalesnationalcoverage
BifoldsaremadebySunflexapremiumqualitymanufacturer.
*extrachargesmayapply.Moredetails availableonrequest
DidYouKnow?
Tripleglazedwindows&doors allowyoutohavemoreglassandmaintaina thermallyefficientspace.
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ChoiceofRALcolours
Brushednickelhandles
01c.Guttering
Webelieveahighqualityrainwatersystemisimportantwhen creatingsomeofthefinaldetailsofyourcabinexterior
StandardSpecification
● Lindabguttering125mm-75mmdownpipe
● LindabHigh-BuildPolyestercomeswitha15yearguarantee
● Runintosoakawayordrainageinfrastructure (sitedependant)
● Arangeofcolourstochoosefrom*
● Ourpreferred:
-Galvanised
-Black
-Anthracitegrey
Didyouknow?
Thesoundofrainrunningthroughmetalgutteringcanbeextremely comfortingwhencosiedupinsideyourcabin.
*extrachargesmayapplytospecialisedcolours
colouroptions
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01d.LightingandElectrics-External
Ourstandardspecificationforexteriorlightingallowseasy accesstothecabinthathasanautomaticsensoron approach.Additionallighting*orexternalplugsockets*can beeasilyaddedtoyourcabinforspecificsites.
StandardSpecification
● 2no.ofoutsidelightsIP44rated.Choiceoffinishes*
● PIR(automatic)sensorwithoverrideswitch
● Extralightsandexternalsockets**canbeaddedforanadditional cost
Externallightingchoices
Didyouknow?
Someareasrequirelowerlightlevelstominimisedisturbance tobatsandwildlife.**
*Additionalcostsmayapply
**Pleasenoteplanningapplicationsmayhavelightingconditions.
InternalPIRoverrideswitchto matchswitchgear
SpecificationDocument
1.
1. ExternalwallLight3no.Standard (IP44Rated)
1.
2.
2. PIR270degreesensor-1no.Standard Positionedateitherendofcabin
2.
imagesGardenTrading
02a.InternalWallFinish
StandardSpecificationoptions
●PaintedTongue&Grooveverticalboarding
●Naturalboarding
●Featuredatumstrip
●Internalwindowrevealstomatchinternalcladdingorleft natural
●Tileoptionormultipanel forbathroom
Painted
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Naturalverticaltongueandgroovetimberboarding.
timbertongueandgroove boarding Datumstripbetweenceilingwallingcladding
02b.InternalFloorFinish
EngineeredoakT&Gflooring
Livingspace/kitchen/mezzanine
StandardSpecifications
●Engineeredoakflooring
●Stoneeffectvinylortileoptionforbathroom
●Shadowgapskirtingdetail
●Highqualitythresholddetailing
●Considerelectricunderfloorheating
●Dependentofsiteservices.
Bathroom:100%waterproofstoneeffectvinyl. Warm underfoot.
Shadowgapskirtingdetail
Bathroom:Hexagonpodtilefloor-colouroptions
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02c.ElectricsandLighting-Internal
Bedroomsidelights.2no. +2no.withmezzanine Paintable,adjustableand independentcontrol.
Bedsidelightoption(upgrade)
WallLight4no.Standard
StandardSpecifications
●Walllights-centralcontrol
●Bedroomsidelights-independentcontrol
●FeatureLEDwashlightondatum
●Choiceofbackplatesandswitches
●450mmhighsocketslocations(orcountertopheight)
●1200mmhighwallswitches
●Extractorforbathroom/kitchen
●Isolatorsforappliancesasrequired
●Optionforelectricunderfloorheatingandthermostat
●OptionforDataWIFIaccesspoint
Forfurtherspecificationseeindividualbreakdownofrooms
Bathroomdownlights FeatureLEDwashlightondatum
Featurependantlights
Customisableswitchgearinblack/brass/brushedchrome combination
Doublesockets-4no. Standard +2no.Wmezzanine
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Imagesareindicative
02d.Bathroom
Asstandardourbathroomscomefittedwithahighquality curatedspecification.
StandardSpecifications
●Whiteshowertray
●Blackmixershowerwith fixed shower head & handset*
●Slidingshowerscreen*
●Achoiceoftiledormultipanel showerenclosure
●Matchingsplashback
●IlluminatedMirroroversink
●Low-levelclosecoupledWC
●Wallhungsmallsinkwithblackmixertap*
●BlackTowelrail*(linkedtoheatingsystem/electric)
●Extractorfan
●LEDdownlights
●Slidingtimberdoor
WallsasstandardareTongue&Grooveboardsuptoshowerenclosure.Enclosuretiledormultipanel. Ceilingpaintedwaterresistantboard
Floor:waterprooftoneeffectvinyl ortiled
*Achrome/orbrushedmetalcanbeofferedasanalternative(costmayapply)
StandardElectrical
Extractorfan/Lightswitch/2no.
Ceilingspotlights/Extractorand isolator/Electrictowelrail/Mirror andswitch
StandardPlumbing
Basinmixertap/SinkWaste/Mixer showerexternalvalves
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BathroomSpecification
Mirror
Wallhungsmallsink withblackmixertap
Closecoupled toiletwithsoft closeseat
Standardbathroomspecification*finishes maylookslightlydifferentasnaturalmaterials
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BlackTowelRail
Blackslidingshowerscreen frame
Blackmixershowerheads (rainshowerandhandheld)
Illuminated
Optionfortiledshowerenclosure andfloororchoeanotherstandard floor finish.
Downlight
02d.Bathroom
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Standardbathroomspecification*finishesmayvaryduetonaturalmaterials.
StandardElectrical Extractorfan/Lightswitch/2no.Ceiling spotlights/Extractorandisolator/Electric towelrail/Mirrorandswitch
Tiledshowerenclosureandfloor
ChoosefromtiledshowerenclosureandflooralongsideachoiceofT&Gwallfinishes
02e.Kitchen
Asstandardourkitchenscomefittedwithahighquality curatedspecification.
StandardSpecifications
Standardkitchenspecification*finishesmaylookslightly different.
●Highqualitykitchencarcasses
●Choiceofcupboardfrontdesignandfinishesincluding colouroptions.
●Worktopandupstand:SolidOak(OsmoMATTtreated)as standard
●Hob:2-zoneinductionhob
●Fridgeintegrated(electric/240v)
●Sinkandtap:Singlebowl,mixertap
Upgradeoption^
●Integratedcombioven(upgrade)^
●Choiceofworktopsanddoorfinishestosuityourstyle^
StandardElectrical
Twodoublesocket/Extractorfanand Isolator/HobandIsolator/2no.Wall mountedlightsorfeaturependants.
StandardPlumbing
Hotandcoldwaterfeedtomixertap
SinkWaste
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02e.KitchenSpecification
Shakerstyle Handleless
Hob:2-zoneinductionhob
1.0bowlsink.(stainlesssteel))
Integratedfridgewithiceboxcompartment
Numberofcupboardsanddrawerswillvaryingdependingoncabinsizeand arrangement. Anovenisanupgradeitem.
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Solidbrasshandles
Singlefanovenand grill.(upgrade)
Blackswanarchmixer tap
Cupboarddooroptions.
SolidOakworktopandupstand
Paintedtimber. (canleleftunpainted)
● Excl.Mezzanine
T&CApply
Option01
3.4mx5.4m=18.5sqm
Internal14.5sqm
Sleeps2inbedbooth £4900
Mezzanine
Sleepsadditional+2
Includesladder,basicelectrics(2no lights,2socketsandegresswindow)
Sleeps2+2(withmezzanine) £4900
Option02
3.4mx6.6m=22.5sqm
Internal18sqm
Option03
3.4mx7.8m=26.5sqm
Internal21.5sqm
6.8mxvariableTWIN
Thisoptionisindevelopmentbut essentiallyistwounitssideby sidegivingagenerouswidthand variablelength.Askfordetails.
Mezzanine
Sleepsadditional+2
Includesladder,basicelectrics(2no lights,2socketsandegresswindow)
Sleeps2+2(withmezzanine) £4900
Mezzanine
Sleepsadditional+2
Includesladder,basicelectrics(2no lights,2socketsandegresswindow)
Sleepupto8(with mezzanines) £4900
Mezzanine
Sleepsadditional+2
Includesladder,basicelectrics(2no lights,2socketsandegresswindow)
● balanceof40%onorder (priceconfirmed)
● 50%duringconstruction
● 10%2weekspriortodelivery
£56,100*^ £2500+VAT
£80,400*^ £2500+VAT
PriceOnApplication.
^Quotationonasitebysitebasis isrequired
● Delivery(sitespecific)
● Installation
● Serviceconnections
● Foundations
T&CApply
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Size ● externalmeasurements mxm Capacity MezzanineAddition Price
PriceMatrixforstandard
● Inc.VAT5%*where applicable
PreorderDeposit
£68,100*^ £2500+VAT
03.UpgradeOptions
Webelievethefinishingtouchestoacabinis wherethemagichappens.Fromtouchpointslike handlestoambient lightingthisisthepointat whichyouthecustomerinteractswithour spaces.
Herearesomeexamplesofwhatupgrade materialoptionsyoucanrequest.
● ExteriorOptions
● InteriorOptions
● Logburner
● Mezzanine
● Bathroom
● Kitchen
● Externalelements
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03a.ExternalUpgradeOptions
Herearesomeexamplesofwhatupgradematerialoptionsyoucan request.
ExternalUpgradeOptions
● Reclaimedweatheredcorrugated tin
● Shinglecladding
● Pre-silveredtimber
● Upgradedexteriorlighting
Reclaimedorincreasedspecification
Pre-weatheredcorrugatedtin
Shingles
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Brass bulkheadlightoption
Pre-silveredtimber
03b.InternalCabinUpgrades
● MezzanineSleepDeckwithladder, additionalegress windowforventilation,2socketsand2lights.
● Handbuiltbedframewithpulloutdrawer
● Bespokependantlighting
● Reclaimedwooden kitchen doorfrontsand architecturalhandles
● Flooringoptionsarewiderangingbothinlookandcost butcancreateauniquelook.
Letuschatthroughyourideas.
LadderOptions
● HandbuiltLadderindouglasfir,oak orplywood
● Paintedfeaturecolour/tomatchinterior
● Simpleunpaintedladder
● Includeaoptionforahandrailandadditional hookandaccessory
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03c.LogBurner
Ourcabinsareinsulatedtoahighlevelofspecification performance andreachbuildingregulationrequirements.
Howourspacesareheatedcanbeasimpleasunderfloor heatingormanycustomersliketooptforalogburner. Theseoptionscoverourrecommendationsfromaesthetics/ heatoutputandquality.
AlllogburnersarefittedbyanapprovedHETASengineer.
CharnwoodAire3
●Output3.7kw
●Loworstorestandoption
●Choiceofcolours
●Britishdesignandmade
GoAdventurer5
●Output3.3-5.3kw
●Liftoffovenoptionwithglassdoor
●50mmtocombustiblematerials (withheatshield)
●Britishdesign
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ImagecreditCharlton&Jenrick
03d.BathroomUpgrades
UpgradeSpecification
● Bespokebathroomdesignavailable
● Upgradeonallhardware/appliances/fittings
● Showerwall upgrades/zinc /stone/tiling/
● Custommadeshuttertowindow
● Underfloorheating
● Outsideshower
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03e.KitchenUpgrades
UpgradeSpecification
● Bespokekitchenavailable
● Upgradeonallhardware/appliances/carcasses
● Worktopupgrades/zinc/slate/stone/enamel
● Customdoorcladding/verticalburnttimber/naturalorpainted
● Upgradeonappliancestoincludecombioven,freezer,storage
● Shelving
● Lighting
● Pantrystyledoorsforhidingawayanyclutter.
● Instanthotwatertapsystem
*extrachargesmayapply
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Right Bespokeoption:-BrassandOak KitchenByAtelierCabinets*
BottomLeft TimberveneeredKitchen byBjarkeIngels GroupforKlein.
TopLeft Bespokeoption:-KitchenByPlykea*
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03f. Externalbathinganddeckingupgrades
UpgradeSpecification
● Outdoorshower
● Outdoorbathtub/hottub
● Deckingcanbecustomisedaroundyoursite requirements.Ourstandardupgradeistoatimber deckinghoweverwealsohavearangeofhighquality premiumcompositeoptions.
● Sleepersteps/inbuiltdeckinglightsallavailableasan upgrade
● Lowlevelpathlighting
● Sauna
● Veranda
● Logstore
● Storage-general
Lowlevelpathlighting
Compositedeckingortimber
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WilliamHollandbathtubcopperandzinc
Hikkibathtub.CedartimberandZinc
PowerandServicestoyourCabin
General
Withourcabinshowtheywillbepoweredbecomesoneof thefirstconsiderations. Itisworthconsideringwhattypeof experienceyouwishtocreateandthenwecanguideyouon howthiscanbepowered.
Weaimtocreateahotelroomexperiencewhileplacedin naturewithour‘stay’cabins.Thespacesareverywell insulatedasstandard,soyouandyourguestscancertainly liveorstayinthemyearround.
HotWater
Ourexperiencehasshownthelargestenergydemandona cabinishotwater.
Aguestandyouarelikelytorequireplentifulamountsofhot water.Ifyouareonthethemainsgridthentherearesome moremainstreamsolutionsavailable.Thefurtherawayfrom thegridthemorecreative/expensivethesolutionscould become.
Hotwatercanbegeneratedbyfire,gas,electricorsolar directlyorindirectly.
Wewillhelpguideyouthroughtherightsolutionforyour cabinandpreferredsite.
Water
Italsoisworthmentioningthatallwateriscriticaltocabins. Canyouconnecttothemains? Canwesinkaborehole?Or areyouhappytocarryinyourwaterneeds?Rainwater harvestingorgreywaterrecyclingcouldbeoptionsforyour project.
Waste
Alocalisedtreatmentplantcansolvemostwaterandfoul wasteissuesandgiveyoutheluxuryofaflushingloo.Having saidthat,therearesomegreatalternativesusing‘compost’ loos.Wepromisethattheyhaveimprovedfrom‘shedsover deepholes’!
Offgridpower
Alternativestoaon gridsolutioninvolvesolarorwind generation.Thesetypicallycomewithahigherinitial investmentbutthengiveyoualifeofreturnonthat investment.
Heatingandcooking
Alternativeheatingandcookingsourcescancomeinthe formofalogburner,woodfiredovenorLPG.Alogburnercan comewithasmallovenandheatplateforcookingorthe optionforawoodpoweredrange.
Largerprojects
Ifyouhaveaplantocreateamultiplecabinventurewe wouldsuggestahubforheatandpowergeneration. Consideracentralisedbiomass,air/groundsourcesource heatpumpboostedbysolar/windpowergeneration.
Yourcabin,Oursolution
Wewillhelpguideyouthroughtheoptionsforyourproject.
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SustainableBuildings,BrilliantlyDesigned
Performanceofourcabins
Itisproventhatnotonlyaresustainable,well-designedbuildingsmore durableandstrong,theyarealsohealthierandmorecomfortableplacesto liveandworkin.
Weprideourselvesonbrilliant,architecturaldesignthatisbuilttolast.
1. Insulation
● 150mmRockwoolWalls
● 100mmRockwoolFloors
● 200mmRockwoolRoof
2. Cladding ● 18mmNaturalTimber
● Vertical+Counter batten
● 0.7mmcorrugated profile
3. Membrane
●
50mm
● Featheredge 4-12mm
● Verticaltreated profile
● Singleorno batten
● ActisBoost‘R’Hybrid (continuousinsulation membranelevel)Taped
● Basic housewrap Noinsulation qualities
R=2.4ms K/W
4. Structural Timbers
● OSBsheathing
● CNCprofiledribs
● Treated/Untreated timberusedas required
● Singlesheathed
● Smalltimber depth
5. VCL
Windows
● Highqualityinternal vapourcontrollayer
● RationelWindow Product
● 85yearlifeexpectancy
● NoVCL
● Singleglazed
● Lowquality doubleglazed
Engineering
● AllofourDartcabins complywith engineeringand structuralcalcs
● Noengineering support
*U-Valuesmaydifferdependingonfinalconfirmedspecification SAPreportcanalsobearrangedforbuildingperformance
1.6 (acceptable minimum)
0.76 (Rationel product Triple glazed)
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Type OurSpecification ‘TypicalGardenRoom alternatives’ BuildRegs U-Values LifeSpace Cabins Levels*
Walls
Roof
Minimal
insulationPIR Walls0.18 Floor0.13 Roof0.13
0.18 Floor0.13
0.15
5. 1. 1. 3. 3. 4. 4. 1. 2.
4.
GeneralProjectNotes
Everyprojectandsiteisuniquesoacustomsolutionisoften requiredtobalanceneedsagainstbudget.Wewillguideyouthrough thevariousconsiderationswhichmayinclude:
Foundations
Weworkwithaspecialistgroundscrewcompanygivingus nationwidecoverage.Inmostcasesgroundscrewsareanideal solutiontofoundations.Theyarequicktoinstall(usuallywithinone daypercabin).Theyareflexibletosuitgroundlevelsandalternative structuressuchasdecking. Noconcreteisneeded-thisisacritical factorforus8%ofglobalemissionscomefromthecementindustry. Webelieveineradicatingaconcretelegacyforourprojects,where possible.
Agroundscrewpulltestisrequiredtodeterminetheground suitability.Thistestischargedandcarriedinadvance. Groundscrewsarewellsuitedtotrickylocations,suchastreeroot zonesandareconsideredapositivesolutionbyarboricultural specialists.Theyalsocomewitha25yearguarantee.
VATsaving
TheDartisdesignedtoconformtothedefinitionofaCaravanor residentiallodgewhichsimplymeansthatyoucanbenefitfroma reducedVATrate.Thespacemusthavecooking,bathing,sleeping, diningprovisionsuppliedbyLifeSpaceCabinsLtdinordertosatisfy thisreduction Pleasenotethatnotallspaceswillbenefitfromthis reducedrate.
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GeneralProjectNotes
Planning
Therearevariousroutesthatcanbeusedtonavigatethroughobtaining planningpermission. Theserouteswillvarydependingongeographicallocation,LocalAuthority andsitefeasibility.
LifeSpaceCabinscanofferalighttouchservicewhereweuseour experienceandexpertisetomakeanappropriateapplicationforyou.Itcan neverbeguaranteedthatpermissionwillbegained.Whereanapplicationis beyondourlevelofknowledgewewillrecommendathirdpartyplanning consultanttojointheteamandguideusthroughtheapplicationprocess. Thiswillgiveusthebestchanceofgettingtherightpermission.
AccessandInstallation
Wetry,wherepossibletoprefabricateourcabinsanddelivernearcomplete spacesintositeforlocalconnectiontoservices.Thismeansthatwewill needtogainaccessforlargevehiclesandcranestofacilitateasmooth delivery.
Whereaccessistightortrickyweareasolutionsfocusedteamandcan usuallycreateastrategyforthedeliveryofaprefabricatedcabin.We haven’tyetneededahelicopterbutonedayIamsurewewill! Wearealsoabletoconstructthecabininpiecesbringingtheelements togetheronsiteinmoduleswhereourskilledcabincreatorteambuildand completethecabin.
Thecostsvarydependingonwhichrouteweneedtotaketoconcludethe installationofyourcabin.
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BespokeDesignandCustomisationService
LifeSpaceCabinsisfoundedontheprincipleofcreatinggreatpiecesofsmall architectureinaresponsibleway. OnePlanet.OneLifeSpace.
Weachievethisthrough4core values; Design;Creative,solutionsfocusedandattentiontodetail Quality;Workmanship,MaterialsandService.
Responsibility;Forthewiderprojectandtheplanet
Fun;Wechosetocreatethiscompanyasalifechoice-weenjoywhatwedo.
Inthebeginningallourcabinprojectsstartedwithablankpieceofpaperanda uniquecabinisformedinresponsetoaclientbrief.Thisskillanddesirehasn’tgone away.
WewillcreateacustomisedversionoftheDartforyouorequallywecancreatea trulybespokesolutionforyou.
Ifyouthinkabespokecabinismoreyourstylethenaskaboutourdesign consultationoption.Wewilldiscusstheoptions,yoursite,yourbudgetandyour wishesandtheneitherlooktotweakaportfoliodesignorcreatesomething completelyuniqueandexciting.
Thisserviceiscarriedoutbyourin-houseteamofdesignersorourcollaborating architects.Onceabriefisdefinedwewillthencreateaproposaloutliningfees, projectstagesandtheoverallprocess.
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GeneralNotes
GeneralExclusions
● SiteVisit(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
● Servicesfeedandconnectiontothecabin(requiresasitevisittocreatea sitespecificsolution)
● Access-subjecttositevisitandsitefeasibility.Weareasolutionsbased company
● Foundationsandspecialistfoundations.Sitespecificdetailsmaybe required
● Groundworkstopreparethesite.
● Sitespecificengineering (stilts,floating,topographic,access)
● Licencetousethedesignbeyondoneuse
● Planningpermissionandfees
● ThirdPartyConsultants
● Buildingregulationsfee(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
● FireSafetyrequirements(specifiedbybuildingregs)
● Off-GridSpecifications-letuschatthroughtheoptions
● Deliveryandinstallation.Distancesover100milesor1.5hoursfromour workshopinSouthDevonwillrequireovernightaccommodationand sustenance.(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
● Landscapingworks(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
● Demolitionandsiteclearance.(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
Pleasenotethatthespecificationsandoptionslistedarecorrectatthetimeof writing.Anyofthesemaybealteredatanytimewithoutnotice.Thisspecification listdoesnotconstituteanycontractorpartofanycontractandisforguidance only.Theexactspecificationofyourcabinwillbeconfirmedinwritingatthetime ofyourorder.
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HowtoOrder
Let’spopthekettleonandmakethisassimpleandasenjoyableaspossible!
● Firstlymakealistofyourchoicesandquestions,thenletusschedule achattogothroughyourneedsandselections.Planningwillfeature aspartofthisdiscussion.
● Ourteamwillthencollateasummarydocumenttoincludeaguide priceforthecabin.
● Wethenrequestapreorderdeposit.Uponpaymentofthedeposit wewillgenerateadesignsheetofyourDARTcabin,carryoutasite visitandstartplanningthemethodforinstallation. Ifapplicable,the planningprocessisusuallycarriedoutatthispoint. Timescaleswill vary-butwewillguideyouthroughastrategyandthelikelytimeline.
● Afinalquotationwillbegeneratedtoincludeasmuchinformation aspossible.Thisispresentedforyourreviewandapproval.Variables willbeclearlyhighlighted.
● Theorderinvoice40%isissued,afterwhichwewillorderthecritical pathitemssuchasthewindowsanddoors(10-12weekleadtime). Theprojectdeliveryteamwillthenbeintouchtoagreeasite delivery/installationplananddate.Asconstructionprogressesin theworkshopthenextinvoicewillbeissued50%.Priortodeliverythe finalinvoicewillbedue10%.Youareverywelcometovisityourcabin beingcreatedatanytimeinourworkshopinSouthDevon.
● Whilethecabinisbeingbuiltwewillbeginsitepreparation(if includedinourscheduleofworks)toincludethefoundations, drainageandinfrastructure.
● Thecabin,onaveragefrompointoforder(postplanning)isusually 4monthstodeliverybutthiscanvarydependentonmaterials supplyandourworkprogramme.Weoperateonafirstcomefirst servedbasisafterthedepositisreceived. Weareasmallteamwhobelieveingettingitright,goodcommunicationand reliability.
Welookforwardtoworkingwithyou.
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Contactusforachat. Wecan’twaittogetstarted. hello@lifespacecabins.co.uk +44(0)1364705057 ThankYou
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