Construction design
The construction design is set up as follows:
1) Building elements
The building elements are based on the simplicity of the LEGO® system – and meet all current standard criteria – Minergie, fire safety, sound insulation and static forces – using the latest techniques. The costs of production can be balanced out by industrialized manufacturing. Through perfect connections and a flexible infrastructure, a sustainable base is set for the construction of the rest of the building.
2) Finished construction
The finished construction follows Stage 1 (OCTOPUS elements). Thanks to the use of a clear-structure design, this can be done in an inexpensive way, avoiding major potential sources of mistakes.
Production is structured as follows:
1) OCTOPUS elements: production and manufacture
The OCTOPUS elements will be industrially manufactured and finished in various standard models. Industrial manufacturing makes inexpensive production possible. Through pre-production of the individual standard models, the whole project will benefit from significant time savings.
2) OCTOPUS elements: production logistics
The OCTOPUS elements consist of about 12 standard parts. These parts can be pre-manufactured using a standardized production process and warehoused in appropriate amounts. As they have manageable sizes, they can be very easily transported and used for construction without the need of special logistics.
Production
Avoiding mistakes and reducing defects
Genius is based on simplicity:
1) Through industrial production
Industrial production integrates the necessary pre-fabricated connections for electrics, plumbing, heating and ventilation, and guarantees a high-quality standard through a large number of optimizations.
2) Through optimal and clear interfaces
These optimal and clear interfaces ensure that the craftsmen involved in the execution of the final building have very little room for mistakes.
Project OCTOPUS is exceptional for promoting new concepts, systems and technical developments.
1) When creativity and innovation become reality
Because OCTOPUS works like the LEGO® system, you don’t need specialists to create your own home. Even children and parents can explore their never-ending creativity. The home becomes a family project. Using OCTOPUS scaled building elements – sized 1:50 – we offer the entire family a chance to be involved in creating their own home.
2) Introduction to architecture for children and young people
Through the encouragement of their creativity, children have a chance to become the architects of tomorrow. Practical details and the correct interfaces support their understanding of construction through playful learning.
Innovation and new developments
The experience
Your own home becomes an adventure!
1) When creativity and innovation become reality
Because OCTOPUS works like a LEGO® system, you don’t always need specialists to create your own home. Even children and parents can explore their never-ending creativity. The home becomes a family project. Using pre-fabricated OCTOPUS building elements sized 1:50, we offer the entire family a chance to be involved in creating their own home.
2) Introduction to architecture for children and young people
Through the encouragement of their creativity, children have a chance to become the architects of tomorrow. Practical details and the correct interfaces support their understanding of construction through playful learning.
Our modules will be built and produced on an ecological, sustainable basis.
1) Materials
We will try to use exclusively ecological materials, reducing the environmental impact on Mother Earth and working in harmony with nature.
2) Production and Manufacturing
Production of the OCTOPUS elements demands a unique manufacturing process, which will benefit from the use of renewable/eco-friendly energy. We are already setting up and implementing our own product development in this area.
Ecology
Flexibility
The new construction methods will provide unpaired flexibility in both production and implementation.
1) Production flexibility
The standardized modular construction method of the OCTOPUS elements offers higher flexibility than before, allowing us to speed the pre-production process. This favours a better balance between the demand of elements and its production.
2) Implementation flexibility
Advanced production methods will allow us to start producing at the same time as the planning application is submitted. The period before the planning permission is received can be used to prepare for the actual construction. This grants an exceptionally shorter construction time: a great innovation and an economic step forward. As a result, it should be possible to move into a single-family house no longer than 30 days after planning permission is granted (exact details are being checked).
Options currently offered by the banks are becoming harder and harder to withstand, as the financial regulations remove almost all flexibility.
1) A new financing models
We are working on a new financing that will allow people to afford their own home, again. Further information will follow.
2) A fund / Foundation
A Fantastic solution that will provide better conditions and situations to everyone is right around the corner.
Financing
Bauweise
Die Bauweise ist wie folgt aufgebaut:
a) Rohbau
Der Rohbau ist nach dem Legosystem aufgebaut und erfüllt alle Kriterien des heutigen Standards. Bereiche wie Minergie, Brandschutz, Schallschutz und Statik entsprechen den neusten Techniken. Die Kosten der Fertigung werden durch die Industrialisierung der Herstellung wieder ausgeglichen. Durch die perfekte Erschliessung und Infrastruktur, verbunden mit einer idealen Flexibilität, wird das Fundament geschaffen, um dem restlichen Ausbau in nachhaltiger Weise eine perfekte Basis zu ermöglichen.
b) Fertigausbau
Nach der Stufe I “Rohbau” erfolgt der Fertigausbau. Unter Anwendung einer klaren Struktur kann dieser kostengünstig und ohne grosse mögliche Fehlerquellen durch klare Schnittstellen erfolgen.
Produktion
Die Produktion ist wie folgt aufgebaut:
a) Rohbauteilproduktion der Fertigung
Die Rohbauteile werden industriell fabriziert und in verschiedenen Standardmodellen gefertigt. Die industrielle Fertigung ermöglicht, kostengünstig zu produzieren. Durch die Vorfertigung der einzelnen Standardmodelle kann die Umsetzung von einer erheblichen Zeitersparnis profitieren.
b) Rohbauteilproduktion der Logistik
Die Rohbauteile bestehen aus ca. 12 Standardteilen. Diese Teile können durch eine standardisierte Fertigung vorfabriziert und in einem vernünftigen Masse gelagert werden. Sie verfügen über handliche Masse, können aus diesem Grund einfach transportiert und im Aufbau ohne besondere Logistik gehandhabt werden.
Construction design and implementation
Construction design
The construction design is set up as follows:
1) Building elements
The building elements are based on the simplicity of the LEGO® system – and meet all current standard criteria – Minergie, fire safety, sound insulation and static forces – using the latest techniques. The costs of production can be balanced out by industrialized manufacturing. Through perfect connections and infrastructure, combined with ideal flexibility, the base will be created on which to construct the rest of the building in a sustainable manner.
2) Finished construction
The finished construction follows Stage 1 (OCTOPUS elements). Thanks to the use of a clear-structure design, this can be done in an inexpensive way, avoiding major potential sources of mistakes.
Production
Production is structured as follows:
1) OCTOPUS elements: production and manufacture
The OCTOPUS elements will be industrially manufactured and finished in various standard models. Industrial manufacturing makes inexpensive production possible. Through pre-production of the individual standard models, the whole project will benefit from significant time savings.
2) OCTOPUS elements: production logistics
The OCTOPUS elements consist of about 12 standard parts. These parts can be pre-manufactured using a standardized production process and warehoused in appropriate amounts. As they have manageable sizes, they can be very easily transported and used for construction without the need of special logistics.
Avoiding mistakes and reducing defects
Genius is based on simplicity:
1) Through industrial production
Industrial production integrates the necessary pre-fabricated connections for electrics, plumbing, heating and ventilation, and guarantees a high-quality standard through a large number of optimizations.
2) Through optimal and clear interfaces
These optimal and clear interfaces ensure that the craftsmen involved in the execution of the final building have very little room for mistakes.
Innovation and new developments
Project OCTOPUS is exceptional for promoting new concepts, systems and technical developments.
1) Concept and system
We are presenting a novel form of planning and connection in order to show the basis of the new utilization concept and its sustainability. Stand-alone connections form part of this.
2) Technology
We are talking about technical achievements such as independent energy production and storage. Electro-biology, with its increasingly difficult problems, will also be integrated. Topics including drinking water and self-sufficiency will have particular emphasis.
The experience
Your home, your own creation!
1) When creativity and innovation become reality
Because OCTOPUS works like the LEGO® system, you don’t need specialists to create your own home. Even children and parents can explore their never-ending creativity. The home becomes a family project. Using OCTOPUS scaled building elements – sized 1:50 – we offer the entire family a chance to be involved in creating their own home.
2) Introduction to architecture for children and young people
Through the encouragement of their creativity, children have a chance to become the architects of tomorrow. Practical details and the correct interfaces support their understanding of construction through playful learning.
Ecology
Our modules will be built and produced on an ecological, sustainable basis.
1) Materials
We will try to use exclusively ecological materials, reducing the environmental impact on Mother Earth and working in harmony with nature.
2) Production and Manufacturing
Production of the OCTOPUS elements demands a unique manufacturing process, which will benefit from the use of renewable/eco-friendly energy. We are already setting up and implementing our own product development in this area.
Flexibility
The new construction methods will provide unpaired flexibility in both production and implementation.
1) Production flexibility
The standardized modular construction method of the OCTOPUS elements offers higher flexibility than before, allowing us to speed the pre-production process. This favours a better balance between the demand of elements and its production.
2) Implementation flexibility
Advanced production methods will allow us to start producing at the same time as the planning application is submitted. The period before the planning permission is received can be used to prepare for the actual construction. This grants an exceptionally shorter construction time: a great innovation and an economic step forward. As a result, it should be possible to move into a single-family house no longer than 30 days after planning permission is granted (exact details are being checked).
Financing
Options currently offered by the banks are becoming harder and harder to withstand, as the financial regulations remove almost all flexibility.
1) A new financing models
We are working on a new financing that will allow people to afford their own home, again. Further information will follow.
2) A fund / Foundation
A Fantastic solution that will provide better conditions and situations to everyone is right around the corner.