Reframe Systems is a startup focused on developing net-zero housing through modular construction and robotics. Their approach involves using "microfactories," which are smaller, more efficient production facilities that reduce costs and setup times compared to traditional prefab factories. These microfactories are designed to be set up closer to the build sites, reducing transportation-related emissions. The company leverages robotics to automate tasks that are typically labor-intensive, improving production speed and flexibility.
Reframe Systems’ primary goal is to make sustainable housing more accessible by focusing on missing-middle housing types, such as duplexes and small multifamily buildings. The company's modular construction system aims to address the U.S. housing shortage while maintaining net-zero standards. The system integrates advanced robotic work cells capable of performing multiple tasks, including wall framing and sheathing, while maintaining high material quality control. They currently operate their first microfactory in Andover, Massachusetts.