Okay, I love URBUILD — what are the next steps?
STEP 1. Intake or Consultation
Once you’ve left your email address on our homepage, we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If your interest is general and you don’t yet have a building plot, you can schedule a consultation session. If you already have a site, we’ll plan an intake meeting — completely free of charge — either at our studio in Amsterdam or online. During this session, we’ll discuss your wishes (your own design ideas!), your location, budget, timeline, and all your questions about our possibilities. Together, we’ll create a clear action plan.
STEP 2. Co-Design
The chosen direction is developed into a 3D model, which we refine together through a series of design discussions. Our parametric tools ensure an efficient, cost-effective process. The result of this stage is a structural design that defines all spatial principles, accompanied by a detailed quote for construction and, if desired, self-build support for your project. If you opt for (partial) execution by professionals, we’ll connect you early in this stage with suitable builders for a good match.
STEP 3. Engineering & Documentation (and Permit Application if needed)
Once you’re satisfied with the design and budget, you can give us the GO for engineering and technical drawings. At this point, you may also choose to include a comprehensive (passive) energy design process. If you’ve selected the Local Ecopower option, we’ll dive deeper into that aspect too. In collaboration with a selected builder, we’ll help you produce all the documentation required for your building permit — including BENG and MPG energy assessments, structural calculations, and all necessary drawings. Sometimes, additional documentation for an aesthetic review is needed; we can support you with that as well. We can also connect you with a qualified WKB inspector (Quality Assurance for Building) familiar with our construction system.
STEP 4. Building!
All the technical hoops jumped through? Permit approved? Then it’s time to build! Depending on your chosen execution scenario, we proceed together — or you take the lead — through the following phases: (1) Prefabrication and preparation (2) Foundation and on-site structural assembly and (3) Installation and interior finishing.


