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Contemporary living What is a turnkey modular home? What delivery really covers

What a turnkey home includes, with a reference table and a grid of 17 questions to compare two offers.

Yannick Akoka, co-founder · 17 September 2026 · 9 min read Read the article

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Photo: Level Contemporary living Two-storey homes: making the most of the living area Form, Axis, Block, Level, Court: five AIIA models on two levels. How this choice changes the ground footprint and the way the home is used. Yannick Akoka · 22 October 2026 · 3 min read

Photo: Line Land and siting Installation on land: what the regulations say Prior declaration, building permit, local urban plan (PLU): what governs the installation of a modular home on a plot of land, and who takes care of it. Yannick Akoka · 20 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Mono Tiny Houses Interior layout of a tiny house Storage, zones and circulation: the principles for planning the interior layout of a tiny house without making it feel cramped. Yannick Akoka · 17 October 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Pod Hospitality and B2B Maintaining an estate of modular accommodation Maintaining an estate of AIIA modular accommodation: documented guarantees, reduced maintenance, and what is not yet documented. Yannick Akoka · 16 October 2026 · 3 min read

Photo: Frame Hospitality and B2B Four-season operation of modular accommodation Insulation, heating, local climate: what AIIA actually documents about four-season operation in outdoor hospitality. Yannick Akoka · 15 October 2026 · 7 min read

Photo: Frame Hospitality and B2B AIIA Resort architecture and the perceived value of a site Why the architecture of accommodation changes its perceived value, what Frame documents, and what remains distinct from profitability. Yannick Akoka · 14 October 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Vista Contemporary living Customisation options for a modular home Wooden terrace, pergola, solar panels: options vary by AIIA Maison model; here is what is included and what is not. Yannick Akoka · 13 October 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Pod Hospitality and B2B Tiny house or glamping: which positioning? Glamping, HLL, tiny house: different statuses and different levels of habitability. The factual criteria for telling these types of accommodation apart. Yannick Akoka · 12 October 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Fold Hospitality and B2B How many accommodation units to deploy on a tourist site No universal ratio: site capacity, local regulations and the business model determine how many units are possible. Yannick Akoka · 11 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Axis Architecture Modular homes for architects and real estate Dimensioned plans, workshop build, guarantees: what an architect should check before specifying an AIIA model. Yannick Akoka · 10 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Open Hospitality and B2B Modular offices, an alternative to the conventional extension Is a modular office a credible alternative to a conventional extension? No invented timescales, just what to compare before requesting a quote. Yannick Akoka · 9 October 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Form Hospitality and B2B Modular staff housing: several units Can a company house its teams in several modular homes on the same site? Models, scope and points to check. Yannick Akoka · 8 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Mono Hospitality and B2B Tiny houses on a campsite: structuring the project Adding accommodation to a campsite: AIIA's scope, regulations to check, sizing. Key points for structuring the project. Yannick Akoka · 7 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Pod Lifestyle Well-being and compact architecture Does a compact home promote well-being? What a recognised source allows us to say, and the design principles that matter. Yannick Akoka · 6 October 2026 · 4 min read

Photo: Court Contemporary living How much does a turnkey modular home cost? Discover the real cost of a modular home: model price, finish, options, transport, land, installation and utility connections to check. Yannick Akoka · 5 October 2026 · 9 min read

Photo: Mono Tiny Houses Living in a tiny house all year round: what to expect Storage, organising space, comfort through the seasons: what really changes day to day when you live in a tiny house all year round. Yannick Akoka · 4 October 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Span Design and materials Wood, steel, glass: maintenance over time Wood cladding, galvanised steel, glazing: how these materials age and what minimal maintenance really involves over time. Yannick Akoka · 3 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Open Architecture Natural light and the perception of small spaces In a small volume, natural light changes the way space is perceived, far more than floor area alone. Yannick Akoka · 2 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Span Investment Long-term or seasonal rental: which model? Long-term rental or furnished tourist rental: two statuses, two sets of regulations. A decision grid for choosing your operating model. Yannick Akoka · 1 October 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Fold Investment Tiny houses for tourism: what return should you assess? Location, seasonality, costs and regulations: how to assess the return of a tiny house used as tourist accommodation. Yannick Akoka · 30 September 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Pod Land and siting What land do you need to install a tiny house? Topography, site access, utility networks: the physical criteria to check before choosing land for a tiny house. Yannick Akoka · 29 September 2026 · 3 min read

Photo: Frame Investment Profitability of modular accommodation: the method Location, seasonality, costs, regulations, architecture: the method for assessing the profitability of modular accommodation yourself. Yannick Akoka · 28 September 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Block Contemporary living What the guarantees on a modular home cover Structure, watertightness, installations, technical support: what AIIA's guarantees cover and how they differ from the statutory guarantee. Yannick Akoka · 27 September 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Line Contemporary living Prefabricated or traditional: the real differences Prefabricated, modular, traditional: these words are often confused. Here is what really changes in a project, without any claim that one is superior. Yannick Akoka · 24 September 2026 · 4 min read

Photo: Axis Architecture Designing AIIA modular architecture At AIIA, light, orientation, the link between inside and outside, and circulation are considered from the design stage: the brand's architectural perspective. Yannick Akoka · 23 September 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Fold Lifestyle Remote working and modular homes: rethinking where you live The spread of remote working has changed the criteria for choosing a place to live. The modular home responds with its flexibility of use. Yannick Akoka · 30 August 2026 · 5 min read

Photo: Glass Tiny Houses Tiny house: where to start your project Between the desire and the first night in your tiny house, several steps shape a successful project. Here is how to approach them in the right order. Yannick Akoka · 25 August 2026 · 7 min read

Photo: Scope Land and siting Choosing the right orientation for your plot before building A dwelling's orientation determines its brightness, thermal comfort and energy consumption. Here are the principles to know before choosing a plot. Yannick Akoka · 18 August 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Form Design and materials Wood, steel, glass: understanding the materials of sustainable architecture Each material carries a different promise: strength, warmth, lightness. Here is how they complement one another in modular architecture designed to last. Yannick Akoka · 11 August 2026 · 6 min read

Photo: Span Investment Investing in rental accommodation: what to assess before getting started Seasonal rental, long-term letting, tourist accommodation: the criteria that determine the viability of a compact rental project go well beyond the purchase price. Yannick Akoka · 4 August 2026 · 8 min read

Photo: Scope Sustainable living RE2020: what this regulation changes for housing In force since 2022, the 2020 Environmental Regulation (RE2020) redefines the energy and environmental requirements for new construction in France. Yannick Akoka · 28 July 2026 · 5 min read

AIIA Form, 78 m² modular home: exterior view, 3D render

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