
A Universal System for Makers:
Grid Beam is a modular, open-source building system inspired by Ken Isaacs’ Living Structures. Made up of standardized, perforated beams that connect using simple nuts and bolts, Grid Beam allows anyone to build structures, furniture, vehicles, think of it as an adult-sized Erector Set—ideal for kids, makers, tinkerers, educators, and inventors. It’s perfect for prototyping, and reusing empowering people to create endlessly reconfigurable and repairable systems.
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Rebuilding a Classic with Grid Beam
What happens when open-source modular design meets a design icon?
Rebuilding a Classic with Grid Beam
What happens when open-source modular design meets a design icon?
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Phil’s Solar X-Wing: A Gridbeam Starfighter fro...
Long before DIY EVs were cool, Phil built this solar-powered marvel—a Gridbeam interpretation of the iconic X-Wing from Star Wars. Constructed entirely from Gridbeam and outfitted with solar panels, this experimental...
Phil’s Solar X-Wing: A Gridbeam Starfighter fro...
Long before DIY EVs were cool, Phil built this solar-powered marvel—a Gridbeam interpretation of the iconic X-Wing from Star Wars. Constructed entirely from Gridbeam and outfitted with solar panels, this experimental...
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A Gridbeam Take on the Classic Concert Chair
Inspired by minimalist camp seating, this lightweight concert chair is built entirely from 2-foot and 1-foot Gridbeam pieces—plus a bit of durable rope for the seat and backrest. It's our stripped-down,...
A Gridbeam Take on the Classic Concert Chair
Inspired by minimalist camp seating, this lightweight concert chair is built entirely from 2-foot and 1-foot Gridbeam pieces—plus a bit of durable rope for the seat and backrest. It's our stripped-down,...