Industrialized Modular Timber Building Platform. MKT2026_0198B
An industrialized timber construction system based on standardized structural and enclosure components. A patented guided assembly mechanism enables rapid dry construction using lightweight prefabricated modules integrating structure, insulation and enclosure. The system simplifies manufacturing, transport and on-site assembly while reducing construction time, material waste and environmental impact. Ref. MKT2026_0198B
Industrialized Modular Timber Building Platform. MKT2026_0198B
An industrialized timber construction system based on standardized structural and enclosure components. A patented guided assembly mechanism enables rapid dry construction using lightweight prefabricated modules integrating structure, insulation and enclosure. The system simplifies manufacturing, transport and on-site assembly while reducing construction time, material waste and environmental impact. Ref: MKT2026_0198B
El repte/The challenge
The construction sector faces growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, improve productivity and shorten construction times while addressing labour shortages, increasing costs and stricter environmental regulations. Current timber construction systems often rely on large structural panels, numerous customized components, heavy lifting equipment and complex on-site operations, limiting industrial scalability and increasing logistical complexity. At the same time, demand is growing for construction methods that combine off-site manufacturing, resource efficiency and architectural flexibility. The proposed technology addresses these challenges through a modular building system based on a limited catalogue of standardized components that simplifies production, transportation and assembly while reducing material consumption, construction waste and execution time.
La tecnologia/The technology
A modular building platform based on a reduced family of standardized components capable of supporting multiple building typologies through a single industrialized construction logic. The platform consists of a repetitive engineered timber structural grid combined with standardized prefabricated floor and wall modules manufactured off-site. A patented guided insertion mechanism enables enclosure panels to be rapidly installed and automatically secured within the structural frame through a dry assembly process. By integrating structure, enclosure and thermal insulation into lightweight prefabricated elements, the system simplifies manufacturing, transport and on-site construction while maintaining architectural flexibility. The technology has been successfully validated through the construction of a full-scale demonstrator under real building conditions.
Avantatges innovadores/Innovative advantages
• Patented guided assembly mechanism for rapid installation of enclosure modules.
• High level of component standardization using a limited family of prefabricated elements.
• Dry construction process requiring fewer on-site operations.
• Lightweight components that simplify handling, transport and assembly.
• Integration of structure, enclosure and thermal insulation within the same modular system.
• Reduced construction time, material waste and logistical complexity.
• Low-carbon solution based on engineered timber and bio-based insulating materials.
• Modular system adaptable to multiple building layouts while maintaining industrial production efficiency.
• Full-scale demonstrator successfully validating the construction system.
Fase actual de desenvolupament/Current stage of development
TRL 6–7. The technology has been validated through the construction of a full-scale demonstrator under real operating conditions. The structural concept, manufacturing process and assembly methodology have been successfully tested. A patent application protects the core construction system. The technology is now ready for industrial optimization, pilot projects and commercial partnerships.
Aplicacions i mercat objectiu/Applications and target market
Suitable for residential buildings, modular housing, public facilities, educational and healthcare buildings, tourism accommodation, emergency housing, office buildings, rural construction and temporary architecture. The technology is particularly suited to industrialized off-site construction, sustainable building strategies and low-carbon building solutions.
Full-scale demonstrator validating the industrialized timber building system under real construction conditions and demonstrating rapid, low-impact modular construction.
Interior of the full-scale demonstrator validating the modular timber building system, showing the standardized structural grid and integrated prefabricated enclosure components.
Oportunitats de negoci/Business opportunity
Tecnologia disponible per a ser llicenciada/Technology available to be licensed
Estat de la propietat intel·lectual i industrial/Intelectual property status
PCT sol·licitada/PCT application
Contacte/Contact
Servei de Gestió de la Innovació
T. +34 934 13 76 23
gestio.innovacio@upc.edu