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The Swedes take sustainability seriously. Ranked the most sustainable country in the world in 2018, Sweden continues to lead the way in initiatives including recycling and harnessing renewable resources. They are also acting to reduce carbon emissions – but in a Scandinavian climate this presents particular challenges.

Trivselhus is strengthening its long-term competitiveness by investing in a high-volume house production facility at Landsbro. At the same time, the units at Landsbro and Korsberga will be co-located at Landsbro, Sweden. Industrial house production will enable a high level of automation and robotics in the manufacturing process, which will improve workplace health and safety and reduce production costs.

“We had twelve people round for dinner at Christmas, it’s the first time we’ve been able to do that.” Maggie Williams and her husband were among the first to take up residence at Sommar Place, the UK’s first smart development. “We moved from a small two-bed house where we could host four people maximum, and now we’re in a four-bedroom house with a balcony!”

We may still be in the depths of winter, but the days are already starting to lengthen again. At Trivselhus, this is a time for new beginnings, making plans and bringing to fruition the projects of the year before. With two developments recently completed and others taking shape, this could be the year that you find the perfect Swedish style home for you and your family as well.

“The smart home used to be the preserve of the rich, with custom installs of pricey accessories. Now, you can have it all built in for a reasonable cost before you even unpack.” The Independent

Cohousing is a relatively new concept, and it’s increasingly gaining currency with homeowners who are looking for a strong sense of community. Earlier this week BBC journalist Nana Akua reported from the site of Marmalade Lane, our new cohousing development in Cambridge.

With a distinctly Swedish name, Sommar Place consists of 39 stylish and spacious smart homes. Our newest properties are located in the exclusive Broughton Gate district of Milton Keynes, known by locals for its green spaces and rich history.

Our houses are designed for family living. With our Swedish style and open plan living arrangements, our homes create a central hub for families to come together at all times of the day – and night.

UK's Swedish Ambassador agrees that Scandinavian chic is growing in popularity in the UK. And so it should, with its offering of warmth and elegance in one.

When Councillor David Hopkins, the mayor of Milton Keyes, arrived in style at the launch of our new show home in Milton Keynes, we were honoured. Given his town is a former haven for World War II codebreakers, he felt it was a fitting location to welcome the UK’s first smart home of the future.