NestBird — Modular Regenerative Housing
From concept to 1:1 pilot in Dubai—an R&D collaboration pathway for developers.
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Project Timeline — Gantt Chart
Phase
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Sep 2026
Oct 2026
Nov 2026
Dec 2026
Q1 2027
Concept Validation
Material R&D
Prototype Fabrication
Smart Integration
Pilot Construction (Dubai)
Showcase & Partnerships
Commercial Rollout
Milestone Journey Map
Phase 1: Concept Validation
Jan - Feb 2026
Universal chassis & foldable module spec
Phase 2: Material R&D
Feb - Apr 2026
Test composites, solar skin, CNC milling
Phase 3: Prototype Fabrication
Apr - Aug 2026
Build 1:20 model + 1:1 structure frames
Phase 4: Smart Integration
Jul - Sep 2026
Embed NestOS, IoT, solar power systems
Phase 5: Pilot Construction (Dubai)
Sep - Dec 2026
Universal foundation, same-day assembly test
Phase 6: Showcase & Partnerships
Jan - Mar 2027
CES, LEAP, UAE events; agency demos
Phase 7: Commercial Rollout
Mid-2027
Licensing to developers, supply chain
Detailed R&D Roadmap
| Phase | Milestone | Key Actions | Start | End | Dependencies | Resources | Est. Cost (USD) | Collaboration Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Validation | Define universal chassis + foldable module spec; create system architecture | CAD design, spec documentation, architecture blueprints | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | None | Design lead, CAD tools | $20,000 | Advisory review |
| Material R&D | Test composites, solar skin, insulation, water systems via CNC/robotic milling of molds | Material testing, mold fabrication, performance validation | Feb 2026 | Apr 2026 | Concept Validation | Composites, CNC, lab techs | $120,000 | Lab/factory access |
| Prototype Fabrication | Build 1:20 model + 1:1 structure frames; integrate modular glazing and joints | Scale model build, full-scale frame assembly, joint integration | Apr 2026 | Aug 2026 | Material R&D | Robotics, workshop lease | $380,000 | Workshop + QA |
| Smart Integration | Embed home OS, lighting, plumbing modules, solar power bank, sensors | IoT setup, electrical/plumbing integration, OS development | Jul 2026 | Sep 2026 | Prototype Fabrication | EE/ME engineers, IoT stack | $160,000 | Smart-home vendor |
| Pilot Construction (Dubai) | Prepare universal foundation, deliver containerized kit, same-day assembly test | Site prep, logistics, assembly execution, testing | Sep 2026 | Dec 2026 | Smart Integration | Temp land, crane, crew | $420,000 | Real estate developer pilot site |
| Showcase & Partnerships | CES (USA), LEAP (KSA), UAE events; demos for agencies/developers | Event participation, demo setup, partnership meetings | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 | Pilot Construction | Expo budgets | $150,000 | Co-branding/PR |
| Commercial Rollout | Structure licensing to developers; supply chain setup | Licensing agreements, supply chain infrastructure, BD | Mid-2027 | TBD | Showcase & Partnerships | BD/legal | $90,000 | Licensing partners |
Budget Distribution
Concept: $20K (1.5%)
Material R&D: $120K (9%)
Prototype: $380K (28.4%)
Smart Integration: $160K (11.9%)
Pilot Construction: $420K (31.3%)
Showcase: $150K (11.2%)
Commercial: $90K (6.7%)
| Category | Items | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | CNC machine, robotic mill, molds, testing rigs | ~$200,000 |
| Materials | Composites, solar skin, glazing, insulation, water systems | ~$350,000 |
| People | Design lead, structural engineer, EE/ME engineers, fabrication crew, lab techs | ~$450,000 |
| Sites | Workshop lease, pilot land (Dubai), expo booths | ~$250,000 |
| Marketing & Events | CES, LEAP, UAE showcases, PR campaigns | ~$90,000 |
| Total Estimated Budget | $1,340,000 USD | |