self-buildingsetup
nounUK /ˌself ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌsetʌp/
US /ˌself ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌsɛtʌp/
The act of putting together a building or structure by yourself.
The family's self-buildingsetup took a whole summer of hard work.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of configuring a building's systems or software without outside help.
The smart-home self-buildingsetup let them control lights from their phone.
3. A building project organized and managed by the owner rather than a contractor.
Their self-buildingsetup saved money but required careful planning.
4. The arrangement of a structure's parts assembled independently.
The shed's self-buildingsetup came with simple picture instructions.