ten fold engineering develops a modular, self-deploying structure that can unfold itself without the need for foundations, builders, or cranes. the core defining all ten fold systems is a unit that can be easily transported to any location on a truck. on arrival the structure unfolds to three times its original transport size, after which it is instantly habitable, with all internal fixtures and fittings pre-installed. the system is reversible, meaning these structures can be refolded and moved to a new location just as quickly.

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button
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ten fold engineering’s structures can be interlinked, or stacked, in various combinations to make larger homes, offices, or even a hotel-style building. the internal layout of an individual unit is interchangeable with a series of folding partitions, letting people design floor plans and room combinations to meet their own needs. the units can also be pre-fitted with a variety of modular pods for batteries, off-grid power systems, or water-treatment systems.ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

 

 

the UK-based company has also designed a series of custom, unfolding accommodations for people with more idiosyncratic architectural tastes. a design entitled the ‘tree house’ expands to reveal a winged floating tree house, while ‘moot hall’ takes the form of a colossal A-frame tent. most of ten fold engineering’s designs are still at a concept phase, with the company calling out to all architects, engineers, and manufacturers who may be interested in deploying the technology.

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button     

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button

ten fold's houses unfold in eight minutes at the push of a button