RTL_Combos

What is RTL

In 2023, we updated our modular design system and developed a set of ready-to-build building blocks that can be used individually —as stand-alone buildings— or combined together to form larger structures, and even weave together to form streets and neighborhoods. Designed, and engineered to be ready for construction, we dubbed the set RTL or Ready-to-Live; and gave each block an identifier that reflects its traditional precedent:

•Shed (110 sf)
•Cottage (300 sf)
•Barn (600 sf)
•Workroom (650 sf)
•Meeting-House (715 sf)
•Workshop (840 sf)
•Homestead (1350 sf)
•Open Porch/Closed Porch/Bridge (105 sf)

Designed to be flexible and adaptable to your changing needs, they may be scaled up over time to virtually any size. For instance, a starter one-bedroom Cottage may later expand with additions such as a Workroom, a Barn, or even the large Homestead —in time, able to evolve and self-grow into a larger assembly of buildings or a neighborhood.

A proportional system guides the design of each block and its components, ensuring consistency and coherence when multiple blocks are added together.

Combining the Blocks

RTL blocks may be used individually as stand-alone buildings or combine together to create new forms and house new programs. The examples shown here, illustrate how blocks may be combined to create accessory dwelling units, or homes, or even whole neighborhoods. The possibilities are endless.

To see more possibilities, updates and innovations, see our dedicated instagram page; or continue to the RTL section of our website.