🏭Overview
Built By DAO's network of physical regenerative development hubs.
Physical Development Hubs
Circular Economy
Regenerative Construction
Training & Equity
🎯 Mission: Create community-owned infrastructure through regenerative construction and member development
📍 Where: The physical layer of Built By DAO where real-world value is created
🌿 How: Material recovery, skills training, community building, and construction
The Foundry is Built By DAO's network of physical regenerative development hubs. These are spaces where construction, training, material recovery, and community building converge—transforming abandoned buildings into community-owned assets while building equity stakes for those who contribute.
🏗️ The Physical Layer
The Foundry represents the physical layer of Built By DAO. While the DAO's governance and token systems operate on-chain, The Foundry is where real-world value is created:
♻️ Material Recovery
Salvaging building materials from deconstruction
📚 Skills Training
Teaching construction, sustainability, and blockchain
👥 Community Building
Gathering spaces for members and neighbors
🏗️ Construction
Building and renovating affordable housing
🔄 Material Flow
1️⃣ Salvage
Teams deconstruct buildings, recovering usable materials
2️⃣ Sort & Grade
Materials are assessed, sorted, and cataloged in The Yard
3️⃣ Store & Track
The Depot manages inventory and logistics
4️⃣ Process
The Workshop repairs; The Forge fabricates
5️⃣ Deploy
Materials go to DAO construction projects
📚 Training Pipeline
👋 Orientation
The Hall
🔧 Hands-on Learning
The Workshop
🏗️ Deployment
Construction Sites
Members move through structured training paths, earning certifications and EQTBLT tokens as they progress.
🗺️ Zone Overview
Each Foundry location is organized into seven distinct operational zones:
🏗️ The Yard
Outdoor processing area for material sorting, storage, and initial inspection
Receiving and dispatch hub for materials, equipment, and deliveries
Hands-on workspace for repair, refurbishment, and skill-building
Heavy-duty fabrication and manufacturing area
🖥️ The Station
Command center for operations, logistics, and project coordination
🏛️ The Hall
Community gathering space for events, meetings, and education
🏢 The Loft
Office and administrative space for leadership and planning
🔗 How Zones Connect
♻️ Materials
Yard → Depot → Workshop/Forge → Sites
📚 Training
Hall → Workshop → Sites
📊 Operations
Station coordinates all zones
🏛️ Governance
Hall hosts, Loft administers
🌿 Sustainability Model
The Foundry embodies Built By DAO's commitment to sustainability:
90% of demolition goes to landfill
♻️ Materials are recovered and reused
New materials shipped globally
📍 Local salvage reduces transport
Skills learned on expensive projects
📚 Training happens before deployment
Workers have no ownership stake
💰 Contributors earn EQTBLT equity
👥 Community Integration
The Foundry isn't just a construction facility—it's a community anchor:
🏠 Open events
The Hall brings in neighbors and partners
Community members develop marketable skills
Resources stay in the local economy
🗳️ Governance
Community members have a voice
🛠️ Equipment & Resources
Each Foundry is equipped with:
🚜 Heavy equipment
Forklifts, loaders for material handling
🦺 Safety equipment
OSHA-standard protective gear
💻 Technology systems
Inventory and project tracking
Certification resources
📚 Programs & Activities
🏗️ Deconstruction Training
Learn safe material recovery techniques
🔧 Construction Skills
Carpentry, electrical, plumbing fundamentals
🌿 Sustainability Certification
Green building practices and standards
🗳️ DAO Operations
Governance, blockchain, and organizational skills
👥 Community Events
Open houses, skill shares, and networking
💰 Earning EQTBLT
Contributors at The Foundry earn EQTBLT through:
All work is tracked and compensated fairly through the DAO's task system.
🚀 Future Expansion
Built By DAO plans to establish Foundry locations in multiple regions:
📋 Local adaptation
Adapt to local building codes and materials
🤝 Partnerships
Partner with local organizations and government
👥 Employment
Train and employ local community members
🏠 Community Assets
Develop regional community-owned infrastructure
🔧 Getting Started at The Foundry
👋 Attend orientation - Learn the basics at The Hall
🔧 Start in a zone - Begin in Yard, Workshop, or Hall
📚 Get trained - Complete required certifications
💰 Earn EQTBLT - Contribute and build equity
📈 Advance - Take on more responsibility over time
🌿 Why The Foundry Model Works
Waste
♻️ Recovery
Cost
💰 Value
Jobs
👥 Ownership
Training gap
📚 Skills pipeline
Displacement
🏠 Community roots
🚀 Explore The Zones
Ready to learn more? Visit each zone to understand how The Foundry operates:
🏗️ The Yard - Where materials begin
🏪 The Depot - Storage and logistics
🔧 The Workshop - Repair and learning
🔥 The Forge - Heavy fabrication
🖥️ The Station - Operations command
🏛️ The Hall - Community gathering
🏢 The Loft - Administration
🔗 Related Pages
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