Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is Buildable?

    Buildables is a design crowdsourcing platform for buildable designs in an easy-to-understand format so that anyone will be able to build things themselves! We are offering a constantly expanding catalog of affordable and useful products for anyone to be able download and build themselves. When we say anyone, we mean anyone... from beginner DIY urbanites, to skillful rural villagers, to adventurous teenagers, all the way to our time-rich grandparents! Finally, anyone and everyone would be able to build things themselves without the headache of technical drawings and the heavy price tag of outsourcing.

    To give and provide, there must be a source, and our source of designs are primarily from existing built projects that have ended their life in the confinements of someone's hard disk and one time use. We want Buildables to be a platform designers can receive an alternative income (feature still in the works!) by sharing their old/new designs using the Buildables format shared into our online library. This provides not just an alternative income, but also a sharing and supportive community where designers and builders alike can share, improve on and explore new methods and techniques to do things.

  • What are our values?
    Communal

    Buildables is a family that believes we are our best selves when we share and work together with people from all walks of life. We created different platforms where people have the opportunity to share and also to learn from.

    Humane

    We pride ourselves in being an inclusive and respectful community that values each individual as important components to this ecosystem regardless of background, level of knowledge or skill.

    Creative

    We believe that no problem is too large to solve and encourage creativity that isn ’ t just experimental but suitable to the needs of others.

    Empowering

    We believe in the importance of creating an empowering environment that is accessible and want to be part of each other ’ s growth through the different challenges.

  • What do w e hope to achieve?

    Buildables dreams of a world where anyone would be able to afford the things they need to create a be tt er environment. We hope that people can get excited about design and building things themselves and be empowered enough to share it. We do that through crowdsourcing design manuals that is easy to read and build while also cheap to purchase. With the hope of affordable building, we hope that more people will contribute to our growing library, which is the ecosystem of our community, so that everyone can benefit and build on each other ’ s contribution .

  • Sign Up

    Please fill in all your details before signing up.
    Role : What is your role/profession/title in your company/usual work ?
    Country : Which country are you based in the most ?

  • Login

    Login can be done after signing up.
    Username : Please insert your created username during sign up, alternatively, you can use the email address you signed up with.
    Password : Please insert the password you created upon signing up. This field is case sensitive. If you have forgo tt en your password, please refer to the next pointer.
    Remember me : Please tick this box should you prefer easier login ac

  • Forgotten Password / Rest Password

    Please click “ Forgotten Password ” to reset your password in the event you have forgo tt en your password. Fill in your username or email address in the next page to reset your password.

  • Bank Account Detail

    (STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, certified by COMODO security)
    Please insert your bank account details for us to bank in contributions to you in the event we receive contributions for your submi tt ed designs.

  • Personal Detail

    Please fill in your personal details, experience and contact details here for your profile. Be as informative as possible to match up with relevant projects!
    You may change your password here as well.

  • My Buildables

    You may view all your relevant projects and edit your initiated projects here.

  • Edit Submitted Buildables

    You may edit or delete projects from your list of projects here.

  • Following / Followers

    View your followers and build relationships here.

  • Project Categories

    Search based on type of project.

  • Sort Categories

    Search projects based on criteria.

  • Search Bar

    Search using keywords.

  • What is the designer network?

    View and engage with our community of designers here, you may find profiles of the entire community here

  • Search Bar

    Search through the community using keywords

  • Designer’s Projects

    You may view a list of projects a specific designer has been involved in.

  • How do I upload a Buildable?

    Click on Participate and then Upload a Buildable. Enter the design details and upload your build manual and material list here. Upload your 3D model here if you have one

  • How do I know my designs are protected?

    Creative Commons helps us legally share our knowledge and creativity to build a more equitable, accessible and innovative world. They unlock the full potential of the internet to drive a new era of development, growth and productivity

  • Category

    Check the corresponding category box(es)

  • Banner Image

    Upload a key visual or photo that will be the banner and thumbnail of your project. A good size is 1080 x 540 pixels.

  • Project Gallery

    Add images regarding your project like site environment, current conditions, issues, inspirations or creative direction!

  • Buildable Name

    The name of your project.

  • Buildable Description

    Information about the project and additional details. The description should include project parameters, needs, conditions, challenges, characteristics and such.

  • Project Keywords / Tags

    *Separate each keyword with a comma [ , ]*
    Include as many keywords as possible to improve your search response!

  • Estimated Material Cost

    Please include the estimated total cost of materials required to build your design.

  • Designer Fee

    List of price in MYR you wish for users to contribute per download

  • Designer Fee Guideline

    Please refer to the DESIGN FEE GUIDE section of this FAQ

  • Dimensions

    Specify the overall dimensions of your Buildable design.

  • Upload a Buildable

    Upload your Build Manual and Material List here. Upload a 3D Model if you have one.

  • Climatic Region

    Select the corresponding climatic region boxes

  • Site Location

    Please identify site location of previous built examples of your Buildable design.

  • Site Details

    Please elaborate on the location of your project. Its climate needs, amenities, access, site surroundings, environmental characteristics, durability indoors and outdoors

  • User Group

    Identify the benefactor(s) of this project

  • User Characteristics

    Provide additional description about the user group, including their characteristics, habits, demographics, likes and dislikes, etc

  • Design Team

    Please fill in your team members information here, including:
    - Name
    - Project Role: Architect, Contractor, Craftsmen, Civil Engineer, Carpenter, Designer, Drafter, Assistant Designer, etc
    - Ownership: Total ownership of the whole team MUST add up to a 100%. The ownership distribution must be discussed and agreed upon your team members.
    - Buildables Profile: Your team members must sign up on Buildables to get credited! Add their profile link here

    Remember to include yourself!

  • Additional Supporting Documents

    Please attach any supporting documents relating to your design. Things like meeting minutes,plans, articles, sketches, drawings, 3d files etc

  • Select Size

    Select a Size and remember its corresponding price,

  • Select Systems

    Select the number of systems required for your project

  • Multiply

    Multiply the price corresponding to size with the number of systems plus one.
    Refer to Design Fee Guide for examples.

  • Build Manual

    A step-by-step guide on how to build your design so that anyone can build it!

  • Build Manual Guide

    The build manual guide provides a basic guideline on what the manual should look like
    1. Tools and Materials
    2. Safety and Technical Information
    3. Drawings or Sketches
    4. Material Preparation
    5. Assembly
    *Refer to Build Manual Guide for more information and resources

  • Material List

    List down the materials and tools needed to build your design! Be as thorough as possible!

  • Material List Template

    Use our template to keep your material list neat and tidy

  • 3D Model

    Build your design in 3D format to give your user or team a better representation of your project

  • How do I download a Buildable?

    Simply click the project you would like to download from our solutions library and click on “Download”

  • Download Fee

    A download fee will apply to some projects.

  • How do I upload a Brief?

    Click on Participate and then Upload a Brief. Enter the project details.

  • Category

    Check the corresponding category box(es)

  • Banner Image

    Upload a key visual or photo that will be the banner and thumbnail of your project. A good size is 1080 x 540 pixels

  • Project Gallery

    Add images regarding your project like site environment, current conditions, issues, inspirations or creative direction!

  • Project Title

    The name of your project.

  • Project Description

    Information about the project and additional details. The description should include project parameters, needs, conditions, challenges, characteristics and such

  • Project Keywords / Tags

    *Separate each keyword with a comma [ , ]*
    Include as many keywords as possible to improve your search response!

  • Estimated Material Cost

    Please include the estimated total cost of materials required to build your design.

  • Designer Incentive

    List of price in MYR you wish for users to contribute per download

  • Designer Incentive Guideline

    Please refer to the DESIGN INCENTIVE GUIDE section of this FAQ

  • Climatic Region

    Select the corresponding climatic region boxes

  • Site Location

    Please identify site location of previous built examples of your Buildable design.

  • Site Details

    Please elaborate on the location of your project. Its climate needs, amenities, access, site surroundings, environmental characteristics, durability indoors and outdoors

  • User Group

    Identify the benefactor(s) of this project.

  • User Characteristics

    Provide additional description about the user group, including their characteristics, habits, demographics, likes and dislikes, etc.

  • Additional Supporting Documents

    Please attach any supporting documents relating to your design. Things like meeting minutes,plans, articles, sketches, drawings, 3d files etc.

  • How do I search for a project?

    Click on “Discover” on the top left and select “Brief Library”

    a. Project Categories
    Search by Categories

    b. Search Bar
    Search by Keywords

  • How do I join a project?

    Click on “Discover” on the top right and select “Brief Library”. All available project seeking designers will be listed here. Upon selecting the project of your choice, click on “Join the team!” and enter the relevant information

  • Timeline

    Look at the deadlines and make sure you are able to meet them. Deadlines for Team formation, Design completion and build completion will be listed here if applicable.

  • Designer Incentive

    Your incentive as a designer, provided by the initiator of the project.

  • Supporting Document

    Supporting Documents (meeting minutes, plans, articles, sketches, drawings) are usually found here.

  • Who can I contact for other inquiries?

    You can contact us at [email protected] for any other inquiries :)

  • Where can I find the terms of service of use for this website?

    You can find the Terms of Service of this website at http://www.buildables.co/terms-of-service/

  • Where can I find the Privacy Policy of this website?

    You can find the Privacy Policy of this website at http://www.buildables.co/privacy-policy/