New year - new plan?

Jan 63 min read

Whether you're an Architect, Developer or Contractor, our house-type plans are now available to download open source and for free from the resource tab on our website.

The construction industry flourishes through innovation and advancement. We are convinced that adopting open innovation will open up new opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency, contemporary construction techniques, and sustainability. When architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers collaborate transparently, ideas can circulate more freely, resulting in innovative solutions that prioritize safety and quality.

Our design approach embraces the 'Industrialisation of construction' streamlines processes to achieve greater efficiency and consistency. By adopting standardised components and practices we strive to eliminate unnecessary variability in our delivery process leading to improved productivity and cost-effectiveness. This shift towards industrialisation paves the way for a more structured and predictable approach to our projects.

At the core of industrialisation in construction is the concept of a "kit of parts." Similar to assembling furniture using pre-designed components, this approach involves using standardised building elements and processes to create a cohesive final product. By breaking down projects into modular components that are easily replicable, we can achieve economies of scale, drive continuous improvement, and ensure greater commonality and repeatability in our deliverables.

Like a complex Lego model with standard blocks, Creu Cartref dwelling types are designed from a limited number of interchangeable room modules and components, fully coordinated in our 3D design software, and derived from nine room modules.

Creu Cartref's room module design approach accommodates all construction methods, from traditional brick and block to fully modularized off-site construction and provides cost certainty, ease of building, and easy maintenance.

We are continuously refining our design approach on live projects through the RIBA Workstages to construction. To be kept up to date with our research/ development, innovation and efficiency drive follow our updates by subscribing here.

PLEASE DO

Use it - Creu Cartref's files and information are licensed under a Creative Commons–Sharealike licence so you are free to use, distribute or modify them, including commercially.

Check it - All information is shared 'as is', without warranties or guarantees of any kind. You are responsible for checking it and using it in a safe and responsible way, for example, getting it checked by a structural engineer.

Comply with regulations - You are responsible for making sure your project complies with all relevant local regulations, including planning, building codes and health & safety legislation. If in doubt seek professional advice.

Re-share your improvements - If you make any improvements to the system, you must publish your files under the same type of open licence. However, you do not need to publish the plans and specifications for individual projects unless you wish to.

PLEASE DO NOT

Call yourself Creu Cartref - Do not call your company, organisation or any marketed product or service Creu Cartref. However, you may use the term Creu Cartref to talk about the system, and you may describe your project, product, service or organisation as, for example, "using Creu Cartref", "based on Creu Cartref", "contributing to Creu Cartref", or similar.

Remove notices - Do not remove any licence notices from files if you are re-sharing them.

Claim to be endorsed - Do not give the impression that you are endorsed by, or affiliated with Creu Cartref or Creu Architecture (unless you are, by written agreement), and do not claim to represent the Creu Cartref project or community as a whole.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

You will receive a link to download your digital products in the thank you page of the checkout, along with an emailed link that will last for 30 days.