Building process

Discover how we build the future of sustainable living. At Living by CO, we combine modular innovation with eco-conscious materials to deliver high-quality homes — faster, smarter, and with less impact.

Our construction approach ensures design freedom, efficiency, and long-term value. Welcome to a new way of building, designed around people and the planet.

Prefab & modular constructions

Living by CO specializes in prefabricated and modular building techniques. This approach involves constructing components off-site in a controlled environment, ensuring higher quality and efficiency. Our prefab homes reduce construction time and minimize environmental impact.

Sustainability

At Living by CO, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our mission is to develop homes and communities that balance luxury and environmental responsibility, all while fostering a strong sense of community.

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Bio-based

We build sustainably with bio-based construction—natural, renewable materials for eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and healthy living spaces.

CO2

Our system synthesises CO2 with bio-based materials, reducing embodied CO2 while promoting energy efficiency for a carbon-neutral future.

Water

CO Cerro Mouro recycles approximately 1,576,800 liters of grey household water annually, reused for irrigating its sustainable community gardens.

Local

We source local materials and collaborate with local talent, cutting emissions, boosting communities, and ensuring eco-friendly construction.

Recycle

We prioritize recycling and upcycling, turning waste into resources, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a circular economy in every project.

Regenerate

We use regenerative principles in landscape design to restore ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and create sustainable, thriving community spaces.

Prefab system

Efficient

Fast

Controlled

Prefab system

Efficient

Fast

Controlled

Our building process

Every home starts with a vision. Whether you come to us with an idea or fully developed architectural drawings, our in-house experts are ready to collaborate. We refine your concept into a tailor-made architectural design, balancing functionality, aesthetics, and feasibility. Together, we make sure your dream home fits both your lifestyle and the modular system.

Architectural design & concept

Once the architectural design is finalised, it is our responsibility to convert the plans into a detailed prefab production plan. Our engineers then take over to perform precise structural calculations, ensure compliance with all building codes, and finalize the technical drawings. This step ensures the design can be executed efficiently and to the highest standards.

Technical design & engineering

With all plans approved, we begin production in our own prefab factory. Here, structural panels and modules are fabricated under controlled conditions using high-quality materials. This ensures consistency, minimizes waste, and eliminates weather-related delays. On average, we produce the full set of panels for a villa within three weeks.

Prefab Production

While your home is being built in the factory, we prepare the building site in parallel — including foundation work and utility connections. This concurrent planning significantly reduces total construction time. When the modules are ready, we organize the transport to your site and prepare for seamless assembly.

Onsite preparation

Our professional build team takes over on-site. The prefabricated modules are mounted and connected efficiently, ensuring structural integrity and weatherproofing. We then move on to installations — including plumbing, electricity and interior finishings. This stage typically takes between 8 to 9 months per house, depending on the level of customization.

On-site assembly

Our projects

Explore our collection of sustainable living concepts, from nature-inspired communities to compact modular homes. Each project is thoughtfully designed and built with precision, balancing aesthetics, comfort, and environmental impact. Step into spaces where quality, purpose, and design come together.

Projects

Cerro Mouro

Where your algarve dream begins

Monte Canelas

Luxurious Turnkey Villa in a tranquil location

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