Our Story
Everything began in 2010 when Alin Muste’s—founder of BIOBUILDS—young child began struggling with asthma, doctors pointed to the very environment meant to keep the family safe—their own home . . .
Health
2010
Alin’s first priority was clear: protect his loved ones. He learned that many houses are built with materials releasing hidden toxins, aggravating respiratory conditions like his child’s asthma.
Determined to make a difference, he immersed himself in healthier construction methods, from sourcing non-toxic components to incorporating smart ventilation systems. The goal was simple but urgent: every breath taken at home should be clean and safe.
Yet, as he delved deeper, Alin realized that health concerns were just one piece of the puzzle. Families also face burdensome energy bills and grapple with the environmental consequences of conventional construction.
“Once I discovered how harmful indoor air can be, I knew we had to do better.” -Alin
Efficiency
2010 - 2011
During his research into home construction and materials Alin recognized that many families are effectively paying for their homes twice: first during construction, then repeatedly in monthly heating and cooling costs.
Poor insulation and design force homeowners to spend exorbitantly on energy, all while compromising indoor comfort.
Through more research he discovered the world’s strictest (energy efficiency) construction standard - The Passivhaus standard.
Through the Passive House principles Alin realized that people could slash energy consumption by over 90% in a home.
“I remember one month paying my boss’s energy bill in person and seeing it match 6 months of my own salary. Right then, I thought to myself: I’ll never let a house—or its bills—own me.” -Alin
Sustainability
2011 - 2012
Then, in 2012, Alin faced a personal health scare of his own—an event that reinforced his understanding of how closely human well-being is tied to the environment. He realized that building responsibly isn’t just about the people; it’s also about minimizing harm to the planet.
He embraced methods that reduce waste, source natural materials, and cut carbon emissions, all to ensure that the world we pass on remains livable for generations to come.
“That year changed everything for me. I was already focused on healthier materials, but suddenly I saw how each choice also affects the planet at large,” -Alin
Ria
2013 - 2016
This threefold mission culminated in a groundbreaking project named Ria. Insulated with straw—a renewable, non-toxic material—Ria quickly made international headlines as the world’s most efficient prefab house. Its design proved that a home could be:
Healthier for families by avoiding harmful chemicals.
Ultra-efficient with drastically reduced heating and cooling needs.
Sustainable through the use of natural, renewable resources.
In Ria, people saw a real, tangible example of a better way to build.
“Ria became our proof of concept . . . We showed the world that homes could achieve efficiency, well-being and sustainability.” -Alin
Straw
2016 - 2021
Eager to multiply Ria’s success, Alin and his team created a prefabricated straw-home model, aiming for 50% of the build in a factory and 50% on-site.
Yet, challenges quickly surfaced:
Subcontractors struggled with the new methods, leading to inconsistent quality.
The on-site portion introduced delays and cost overruns.
Though groundbreaking, the prefab concept revealed a need for more controlled conditions if Biobuilds’ high standards were to be upheld.
“We were innovating, but the process still had too many variables outside our control. Our standards are high, and we weren’t willing to compromise.” -Alin
Modular
2020 - 2025
Undeterred, Alin pivoted toward a volumetric, modular construction system that shifted 98% of the build process into a cutting-edge factory environment.
This newer approach no longer relied on straw, using lighter, high-performance materials better suited for transport and assembly.
Quality soared because nearly every detail is handled under strict factory conditions.
Notably, it became the first-ever Passivhaus-certified modular system, proving that off-site construction could deliver the same health, efficiency, and sustainability benefits.
“Once we started building almost entirely in the factory, everything clicked . . . We could guarantee the results so many families needed—without the headaches.” -Alin
Building the Future
In 2024, after years of relentless innovation, Biobuilds introduced Modular to the European market. Todday Biobuilds is a global movement born from a family-focused ethos, proving that health, efficiency, and sustainability belong to everyone, and the Biobuilds story is just beginning. Join us in building the future of living.