Virginia family gets keys to Habitat for Humanity’s 1st 3D-printed home in the US
The house was printed by Alquist – it uses 3D printing for “exceptional design”, reducing construction and infrastructure prices. In the future, the company plans to build not only single-family homes, but also multi-unit, mixed, and nursing homes throughout the United States.
The 111 square meter facility was “printed” in the Williamsburg area in 12 hours, ahead of the standard construction schedule by at least four weeks. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom design is based on a fast-setting concrete frame. According to the developers, the material has long-term benefits – it retains temperature well and is resistant to damage. The printers have reduced construction costs by 15%. A Raspberry Pi-based computer is responsible for monitoring home systems. The developed algorithms not only monitor safety but also control light, water and heating sensors, reducing utility costs. In the future, the house is planned to be equipped with solar panels.
Interestingly, a compact 3D printer was also installed in one of the rooms, which will allow reprinting the necessary parts – from door handles to switches.
Conclusion In my opinion, this is a great time and cost savings and this technology will take place in the future. What do you think about this?
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The 3D printer will revolutionize the way homes are built in the future. Although having the whole world getting used to 3D printers would prove to be a challenge, I believe they will succeed because of how beneficial they are. With the help of 3D printers, the process of building houses in the future will be significantly faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient, and hopefully better!
Looks like “printed reality” is to be real after all!
It’s cool enough, but will it stand the test of time?