Green Heritage

What Green Heritage does

Green Heritage is a Portuguese private company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cascais with a second office in Idanha-a-Nova, that designs and delivers modular sustainable eco-homes using timber frame, Post & Beam, and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structural systems combined with natural cork and hemp insulation. The company operates a kit-based delivery model in which structural components are CNC-precision-cut in Austrian and German partner factories, shipped to site, and assembled — typically by two people in two to five weeks for the structural shell — with BIM-based design coordination applied throughout. Its product surface spans the Evolution House line (Essenza, Olive, Tamiz, Solstice, Minimal, Horizon, Traditional series, and a customizable 'Make Your 64 Model') and an Exclusive Models collection (Villa Resort, Enigma, Terra, In & Out, Patio, Infinity, Lodge), with kit pricing starting at approximately €40,000 for entry-level models and rising into the hundreds of thousands of euros for luxury builds.

The company generates revenue across three primary streams: one-time KIT sales of prefabricated structural shells, full turnkey construction services managed through its regional partner network, and design/engineering services including budget analysis and BIM planning. It serves a horizontally segmented customer base — individual homeowners, architecture studios, real estate developers, contractors, and large-scale construction projects — operating primarily across Portugal and Spain with a portfolio that includes projects in Sintra, Redondo, Arcadia, Idanha, Comporta, and Melides. Distribution combines direct sales via the website and enquiry system with channel partnerships through regional construction partners and architecture studios.

Green Heritage's underlying technology stack combines European-certified sustainable structural timber (KVH, Glulam GL24, Dowell Laminated Timber), Portuguese cork oak insulation, hemp wool, and integrated waterproofing (Firestone EPDM/TPO membranes) with screw pile, slab-on-grade, and ICF foundation systems. Materials procurement draws on supplier relationships described as spanning five or more generations in some cases. The company markets primarily through its website, blog content, and LinkedIn/Facebook social channels, and positions itself on quantifiable outcomes including up to 50% faster construction than traditional builds, multi-century durability expectations based on colombage heritage, and passive thermal performance (e.g., 23°C indoor at 42°C outdoor without air conditioning).

Name

Green Heritage

Legal name

Green Heritage

Website

https://greenheritage.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Heritage is a Portuguese eco-home construction company designing modular timber-frame, Post & Beam, and CLT houses with cork and hemp insulation, selling prefab kits and turnkey services to private clients, architects, developers, and contractors across Portugal and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Modular Eco-Home Construction

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Modular eco-homes
• Sustainable construction
• Timber frame houses
• Prefabricated building kits
• Natural insulation materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Cascais

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Green Heritage KIT Sales: Sale of prefabricated structural shell kits containing pre-cut timber, insulation materials, cladding, hardware, and detailed assembly instructions. Kits range from basic shells to comprehensive packages and can be assembled by clients or their chosen builders.
2. Turnkey Construction Services: Full-service construction from design through assembly and finishing, managed by Green Heritage and their regional partners. Includes licensing support, project coordination, and quality control throughout the process.
3. Design and Engineering Services: Custom design services including budget analysis, tailored construction system design, BIM planning, and technical specifications aligned with client preferences and regional requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Green Heritage designs, manufactures, and assembles sustainable prefabricated eco-homes using timber frame, Post & Beam, and CLT construction systems insulated with cork, hemp, and timber. The company offers both supply-only Evolution House KIT packages (entry-level to luxury models) for self-builders and full turnkey design-and-build construction services for private clients, architects, developers, contractors, and large-scale projects.

Product overview

Green Heritage is a sustainable eco-home construction company based in Portugal offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering consists of Evolution House KITS—pre-designed, ready-to-assemble structural shell packages—alongside an exclusive luxury model collection. The Evolution House line includes multiple models (Essenza, Olive, Tamiz, Solstice, Minimal, Horizon, Traditional series, and customizable options like Make Your 64 Model), while the Exclusive Models collection features luxury designs (Villa Resort, Enigma, Terra, In & Out, Patio, Infinity, Lodge). The company provides construction systems including Timber Frame, Post & Beam, and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structures, supplemented by foundation systems (Slab-on-Grade, Screw Piles, ICFs), insulation materials (Cork, Hemp Wool), and waterproofing solutions (EPDM, TPO membranes). Services target Private Clients, Architects, Developers, Contractors, and Large Scale Construction projects across Portugal and Spain. All homes feature natural materials including cork, hemp, clay, lime, and certified Nordic timber, with construction inspired by European ancestral methods combined with modern CNC precision technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evolution House KITS Prefabricated eco-home KIT package using timber frame, Post & Beam, or CLT construction with cork, hemp, and timber insulation. Designed for self-builders and developers who want to assemble the structure themselves using supplied plans and components.
• Evolution House Essenza Entry-level Evolution House model — a compact, low-cost eco-home designed for individuals or couples seeking a minimalist sustainable residence.
• Evolution House Olive Evolution House model themed around the olive tree, offering a sustainable family home within the standard kit range.
• Evolution House Tamiz Evolution House model within the standard eco-home kit range, providing an alternative modular configuration.
• Evolution House Solstice Evolution House model within the standard eco-home kit range, designed around solar orientation principles.
• Evolution House Minimal Minimalist Evolution House model focused on simplicity of form and efficient use of space.
• Evolution House Horizon Evolution House model designed to maximize views and connection with the surrounding landscape.
• Evolution House Traditional 1 Floor Single-storey traditional Evolution House model combining classic Portuguese architectural cues with sustainable prefab construction.
• Evolution House Traditional 1+1/2 Floor One-and-a-half-storey traditional Evolution House model with attic-level space, combining classic aesthetics with sustainable prefab construction.
• Evolution House Traditional 2 Floors Two-storey traditional Evolution House model offering larger family configurations through sustainable prefab construction.
• Evolution House Make Your 64 Model Configurable Evolution House model enabling customers to select from 64 predefined design combinations within the eco-home kit range.
• Harmony Row-Terraced Villas Terraced villa configuration within the eco-home range, designed for multi-unit residential developments and community-style projects.
• Villa Resort Exclusive large-scale eco-home model positioned for high-end residential or hospitality use, using the same sustainable prefab construction system.
• Enigma Eco-Home Exclusive eco-home model in the company's premium range, featuring a distinctive architectural design.
• Terra Eco-Home Exclusive eco-home model in the company's premium range, themed around land/earth connection.
• In & Out Eco-Home Exclusive eco-home model in the company's premium range, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living.
• Patio Eco-Home Exclusive eco-home model in the company's premium range, organized around a central patio.
• Infinity Eco-Home Exclusive eco-home model in the company's premium range, designed around expansive horizontal lines.
• Lodge Eco-Home Exclusive eco-home model in the company's premium range, lodge-style design suited to rural or hospitality settings.
• Service for Private Clients Turnkey eco-home design and construction service for individual homeowners, providing end-to-end project support from selection to assembly.
• Service for Architects Architect-focused service offering technical design support, BIM/CAD-ready models, and supply of eco-construction systems for integration into architect-led projects.
• Service for Developers Developer-focused service for multi-unit residential or hospitality projects, providing standardized sustainable construction delivery from kit supply to full build.
• Service for Contractors Contractor-focused service supplying prefabricated eco-home kits and onsite assembly support for builders delivering projects to their own clients.
• Large Scale Construction Service Large-scale sustainable construction service for resorts, hospitality, and institutional projects, leveraging the HYBRID prefab-plus-onsite approach for high-volume delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction time reduced by up to 50% compared to traditional builds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Austrian and German Timber Structure FactoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationLongstanding partnerships with leading European suppliers in Austria and Germany specializing in Timber Frame and CLT production. Factories use advanced CNC precision technology to manufacture structural components that are shipped to Portugal for assembly.
• European Material SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationSelect network of material suppliers including providers of KVH (Konstruktionsvollholz), Glulam GL24, and other structural timber. Some partnerships span five or more generations of family businesses, emphasizing quality and sustainability.
• Firestone Building ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of EPDM and TPO waterproofing membranes for Green Heritage construction projects. Firestone's products include GISCOLENE/RUBBERGARD EPDM membranes with 50+ year durability and ULTRAPLY TPO membranes with heat-reflective properties.
• Local Portuguese Artisans and Material ProducersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local Portuguese suppliers for materials like cork (from Portuguese cork oak forests), natural stone, and clay. Many relationships have developed over years of collaboration, providing sustainably sourced local materials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SchwörerHaus: German prefab timber home company offering energy-efficient (KfW/Passivhaus-standard) homes. Comparable to Green Heritage on prefab timber construction, energy performance claims, and turnkey delivery model.
• Haas Fertigbau: Bavarian timber prefab builder of low-energy residential homes using wood frame construction. Comparable technology stack, target customer (private clients and developers), and delivery approach to Green Heritage.
• Huf Haus: Iconic German prefab post-and-beam timber home maker with architect-designed catalog. Highly relevant direct peer given Green Heritage's Post & Beam construction system and design-led library of house models.
• Baufritz: German prefab eco-home builder specializing in sustainable timber homes with natural insulation (similar to Green Heritage's cork/hemp approach). Directly competes in the premium European prefab eco-home category with comparable modular kit and turnkey delivery models.
• WEKA Holzbau / WeberHaus: One of Germany's largest timber prefab home builders offering standardized plus customized sustainable homes. Shares Green Heritage's prefab wood frame approach, kit-based delivery, and energy-efficient positioning across multiple market tiers.
• Dan-Wood: Polish prefab timber home builder with strong European distribution. Comparable on prefab timber frame kit delivery and energy-efficient home positioning, though more standardized and scaled.
• Casas inHAUS: Spanish modular prefab home manufacturer offering designer-efficient prefabricated homes across Iberia. Closest Iberian direct peer given shared geography and customer base; both target Spain's emerging prefab eco-home demand.

Broad incumbents

• Binderholz: Austrian CLT and glulam manufacturer that supplies structural timber elements directly used in prefab homes. Listed as a structural timber partner category; relevant as upstream incumbent in Green Heritage's CLT/mass timber supply stack.
• Stora Enso (Building Solutions): Major European CLT and engineered wood producer serving prefab home builders across the continent. Comparable upstream category given Green Heritage's reliance on CLT supplied by European manufacturers, but operates at much larger industrial scale.

Regional players

• Acoravia (Grupo ACR): Spanish/Portuguese modular housing manufacturer with operations across Iberia. Direct regional competitor in modular eco-home delivery, sharing target customer segments and Iberian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/greenheritageportugal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenheritage

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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