Overview
from seed to system
ADEPT® is a modular construction system made from short-cycle crops and natural materials, delivered as a precision-engineered kit-of-parts.
From fields of hemp to finished buildings, ADEPT® transforms construction crops into climate friendly, high-performance spaces — designed for disassembly and built to last.
It’s a system where every layer has a purpose, and every component contributes to a healthier way of building.
Developed by Natural Building Systems, ADEPT® is the result of years of research into material science, building physics, and regenerative design.
It’s built on collaborations — and is being scaled through a growing network of designers, makers and builders.
Together, we’re reshaping how buildings are made — from seed to system.
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Panels and components are made from climate-neutral, breathable, moisture-buffering materials like hemp, wood-fibre, and plywood helping regulate indoor conditions naturally.
These materials capture more carbon than the upfront embodied carbon of production* enabling lightweight ADEPT® superstructures which also reduce embodied carbon and costs related to substructures.
*pending EPD verification
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Each component in the ADEPT system — from walls panels to roof cassettes — is carefully designed for assembly, reconfiguration, and circular reuse.
Our kit-of-parts approach enables greater flexibility in adapting to site constraints and integrating with existing structures.
Components are designed for easy connection and installation with no adhesives between panels helping reduce the need for specialised labour and equipment - delivered as a versatile kit-of-parts, or in volumetric pods, it can usually be assembled in a matter of hours.
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ADEPT combines the benefits of natural materials with the precision of offsite manufacturing.
Digital tools and a combination of bespoke and standardised kit-of-parts enables reduced lead times and waste, without compromising design flexibility.
ADEPT® panels arrive to site pre-insulated and ready to install, reducing delays, errors and waste.
It’s fast, flexible and robust — making it as suitable for large-scale housing as it is for custom homes, extensions, and retrofit.