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|key_people=Krijn Smits, Theodore Tonino
|key_people=Krijn Smits, Theodore Tonino
|products=CLT Modular Homes, Circular Housing, Off‑site Prefab Systems
|products=CLT Modular Homes, Circular Housing, Off‑site Prefab Systems
|revenue=Not Disclosed
|revenue=0
|num_employees=67
|num_employees=67
|homepage=https://www.unbrick.nl/
|homepage=https://www.unbrick.nl/
|sponsorship=Of Interest
|sponsorship=Of Interest
|description=Unbrick is a Dutch modular housing manufacturer creating ultra-sustainable, circular homes using cross‑laminated timber. Known for high energy performance and off-site prefab systems, it’s now expanding into the U.S. market through its Unbrick USA branch.
|description=Unbrick is a Dutch modular housing manufacturer creating ultra-sustainable, circular homes using cross‑laminated timber. Known for high energy performance and off-site prefab systems, it’s now expanding into the U.S. market through its Unbrick USA branch.
|name=Unbrick / Unbrick USA
|logo_size=200px
}}
}}
;Overview   
;Overview   
Unbrick, founded in the Netherlands in 2020, revolutionizes homebuilding with CLT-based modular homes assembled off-site and installed in hours. Their circular, FSC‑certified timber homes include integrated solar, independent water systems, and energy-positive design—recognized with A++++ energy labels :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. In 2023 they launched **Unbrick USA** in Portland to bring these innovations to North America :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Unbrick, founded in the Netherlands in 2020, revolutionizes homebuilding with CLT-based modular homes assembled off-site and installed in hours. Their circular, FSC‑certified timber homes include integrated solar, independent water systems, and energy-positive design. In 2023 they launched **Unbrick USA** in Portland to bring these innovations to North America.


;Value Proposition   
;Value Proposition   
* **Speed & Efficiency**: Manufacturing wall and floor modules in days, site assembly within hours   
*'''Speed & Efficiency''': Manufacturing wall and floor modules in days, site assembly within hours   
* **Sustainability**: FSC timber, solar energy surplus, Helophyte water filtration, and zero nitrogen emissions :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}  
*'''Sustainability''': FSC timber, solar energy surplus, Helophyte water filtration, and zero nitrogen emissions   
* **Circular Design**: Removable foundations and components designed for reuse, aligning with low‑carbon circular construction principles
*'''Circular Design''': Removable foundations and components designed for reuse, aligning with low‑carbon circular construction principles


;Our Process   
;Our Process   
1. **Digital Workflow**: Using 3DEXPERIENCE® (CATIA, DELMIA on cloud) for full traceability from design to production :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}  
#'''Digital Workflow''': Uses full digital design and production environment for traceability and precision  
2. **Prefab Factory**: CNC‑machined modules fabricated in Netherlands facility  
#'''Prefab Factory''': CNC‑machined modules fabricated in the Netherlands   
3. **Rapid Assembly**: Shipped and installed in North America via Unbrick USA, drastically reducing on-site labor and emissions
#'''Rapid Assembly''': Shipped and installed in North America via Unbrick USA, drastically reducing on-site labor and emissions


;Projects & Impact   
;Projects & Impact   
* **Achieved A++++ energy label in Dutch prototypes** with solar surplus and efficient water systems :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}  
* Achieved top energy-efficiency labels in Dutch prototypes   
* **Piloting in Natura 2000 and protected zones** — Permitted modular builds in sensitive environments :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} 
* Piloted modular builds in protected zones like Natura 2000
* U.S. pilots targeting middle-income housing with sustainable systems


;Expansion to U.S.   
;Expansion to U.S.   
**Unbrick USA**, based in Portland, launched in 2023 as a market-entry partner of the Dutch original. With a growing team, early pilots focus on middle‑income housing using CLT modular systems suited to North America :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
'''Unbrick USA''', based in Portland, was launched in 2023 to introduce Unbrick’s high‑performance prefab homes to North America. Focus areas include sustainable workforce housing and circular modular systems adapted to local needs.
 
;Founders & Leadership 
* **Krijn Smits** – Co‑Founder & Director of Brand & Customer Experience, leading sustainability efforts 
* **Theodore Tonino** – Co‑Founder & Director of Engineering & Technology, driving digital prefab system development :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
 
[[File:Unbrick-modular-facade.jpg|400px|thumb|Unbrick’s prefab CLT modules with patterned facades]]
 
== References ==
{{#scite:Unbrick Netherlands 2023
|type=webpage
|author=Dassault Systèmes
|year=2023
|title=Unbrick sustainable housing | Customer Story
|url=https://www.3ds.com/insights/customer-stories/unbrick-sustainable-housing
|publisher=Dassault Systèmes
}}
 
{{#scite:Unbrick USA LinkedIn 2023
|type=webpage
|author=Unbrick USA (LinkedIn)
|year=2023
|title=Unbrick USA expansion partner from the Netherlands
|url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbrick-usa/
|publisher=LinkedIn
}}
 
{{#scite:Unbrick Touchtribe 2022
|type=webpage
|author=Touchtribe
|year=2022
|title=Build and buy your dream home online
|url=https://www.touchtribe.nl/en/cases/unbrick
|publisher=Touchtribe
}}
 
{{#scite:Unbrick KEONYS Testimonial 2021
|type=webpage
|author=KEONYS
|year=2021
|title=UNBRICK – testimonial on 3DEXPERIENCE platform
|url=https://www.keonys.com/en/testimonials/unbrick/
|publisher=KEONYS
}}
 
{{#scite:Unbrick Linkedin Post 2023
|type=webpage
|author=Isamuddin Ibrahim
|year=2023
|title=Unbrick: Building Better Homes with 3DEXPERIENCE
|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/isamuddin-ibrahim_unbrick-activity-7194132318486216705
|publisher=LinkedIn
}}

Latest revision as of 23:48, June 12, 2025


Unbrick
NIST Sector Buildings
GICS Industrial Energy
Smart Tag(s)
Business type Partnership
Year Founded 2020
Founder(s) Krijn Smits
Theodore Tonino
City, State Portland OR
Country United States
Region Served Worldwide
Executives Krijn Smits
Theodore Tonino
Revenue 0$ 0 <br />€ 0 <br />£ 0 <br />CA$ 0 <br />CNY 0 <br />
Number of employees 67
Sponsorship Level Of Interest
Members


Unbrick is a Dutch modular housing manufacturer creating ultra-sustainable, circular homes using cross‑laminated timber. Known for high energy performance and off-site prefab systems, it’s now expanding into the U.S. market through its Unbrick USA branch.


Details

Overview

Unbrick, founded in the Netherlands in 2020, revolutionizes homebuilding with CLT-based modular homes assembled off-site and installed in hours. Their circular, FSC‑certified timber homes include integrated solar, independent water systems, and energy-positive design. In 2023 they launched **Unbrick USA** in Portland to bring these innovations to North America.

Value Proposition
  • Speed & Efficiency: Manufacturing wall and floor modules in days, site assembly within hours
  • Sustainability: FSC timber, solar energy surplus, Helophyte water filtration, and zero nitrogen emissions
  • Circular Design: Removable foundations and components designed for reuse, aligning with low‑carbon circular construction principles
Our Process
  1. Digital Workflow: Uses full digital design and production environment for traceability and precision
  2. Prefab Factory: CNC‑machined modules fabricated in the Netherlands
  3. Rapid Assembly: Shipped and installed in North America via Unbrick USA, drastically reducing on-site labor and emissions
Projects & Impact
  • Achieved top energy-efficiency labels in Dutch prototypes
  • Piloted modular builds in protected zones like Natura 2000
  • U.S. pilots targeting middle-income housing with sustainable systems
Expansion to U.S.

Unbrick USA, based in Portland, was launched in 2023 to introduce Unbrick’s high‑performance prefab homes to North America. Focus areas include sustainable workforce housing and circular modular systems adapted to local needs.

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