AIIA Axis, 65 m² A-frame modular home: facing the sea, living room visible behind the glazed façade, 3D render

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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: 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: 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: 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

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 · 17 September 2026 · 9 min read

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

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