Korean Space Factory chooses ArchiFrame for new timber engineering plant

Company: Space Factory
Industry: Prefabrication, Engineered Wood Manufacturing
Location: Korea
Year founded: 2004

Background

Space Factory builds energy-efficient, affordable homes and is an innovator in sustainable residential architecture. The company is especially known for its modular house designs.

The company is currently investing in automation and new factories to increase productivity and is very keen to combine great technology with efficient workflows. Sustainability is a big priority for Space Factory, and using the right hardware and software helps meet sustainability goals and targets. 

Space Factory acquired and set up a new state-of-the-art timber factory ready for production in the autumn of 2024 and needed the perfect timber engineering solution to go with it…

The Space Factory team
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Why ArchiFrame?

Space Factory chose ArchiFrame because of its robust integration with Archicad, its ability to handle complex timber structures, and its user-friendly interface. 

Alongside ArchiFrame, Space Factory also decided on a WEINMANN CNC machine from Germany and WES software from German granIT to help automate the factory production process. (Read more about how this three-way collaboration worked here).

Kwon Hyun-Jung from Space Factory praises ArchiFrame’s implementation programme: “The support from the ArchiFrame team has been excellent, providing timely updates and assistance to help us maximise the software’s capabilities”.

On-site visits and training has been arranged to help embed ArchiFrame into Space Factory processes.

Benefits of using ArchiFrame

ArchiFrame has greatly improved Space Factory’s workflow efficiency by eliminating manual drafting errors, reducing rework, and optimising material usage. The ability to directly link design models with production equipment ensures a smooth transition from concept to completion, helping Space Factory deliver high-quality projects faster and more cost-effectively.

ArchiFrame features allow Space Factory to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain high precision throughout the design and manufacturing process.

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The test stairs Mr Jun Young Choi and Petteri Heiskari

Most useful features of ArchiFrame

  • Seamless integration with Archicad for BIM modelling
  • Automated generation of material lists and cutting plans
  • Direct compatibility with CNC machinery (WEINMANN)
  • Real-time visualisation and structural analysis tools
Element going to insulation installation and Petteri Heiskari
Korean BBQ from left: Son Jeong Eun, Petteri Heiskari, Kim Myeong-gu, Park Jeong Jin
Factory Interior View North Production Line
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Factory Exterior View