This startup develops a recoverable and reusable framing system that incorporates circular design principles and decentralized manufacturing techniques, including timber framing and integrated structural components. By minimizing waste and optimizing material use, the company enables the construction industry to significantly reduce its environmental impact.
Funding
$3.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The construction industry generates a significant amount of waste from building, renovation, and demolition activities, contributing to environmental damage and resource depletion. Traditional construction methods often lack adaptability, leading to further waste when spaces need to be reconfigured or repurposed.
Solution
XFrame provides a circular economy construction technology platform that enables the creation of modular, demountable spatial systems for commercial, retail, residential, and institutional clients. The XFrame system uses a unique diagonal grid geometry and reversible fixing methods to connect linings and claddings to the frame, allowing for easy disassembly, reconfiguration, and reuse of building components. Their art-to-part software automates costing, generates fabrication assets, and produces bills-of-materials, streamlining the design and deployment process. By optimizing material use and designing for end-of-life deconstruction, XFrame aims to minimize waste and facilitate the transition to a circular economy in the construction industry.
Target Audience
XFrame targets commercial, retail, residential, and institutional clients, as well as builders and construction companies seeking sustainable and adaptable building solutions.
Features
- Modular design for adaptable and reconfigurable spaces
- Reversible fixing methods for easy disassembly and reuse of components
- Art-to-part software for automated costing, fabrication, and bill-of-materials generation
- Optimized material use through precision-milled engineered radiata pine plywood
- Diagonal grid geometry for structural efficiency and stability
- Cloud-based project hub for progress reporting, defect notification, and manufacturing variations
- Automated CAD-CAM tooling workflow for streamlined manufacturing
- Integration with digital shop-floor and site workflows