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Housing development companies are turning to 3D-printing for efficiency

Trend - Housing development companies are more heavily investing in 3D-printing solutions. 3D printing offers more energy and cost-efficient methods of producing houses, while also making it easier to make compact houses, or develop houses in remote locations.

Insight - Housing development companies produce mass amounts of homes in a wide range of locations. These companies are interested in prioritizing cost and energy-efficiency. Combining these desires with the need to reduce construction time, minimize waste, and offer design flexibility, these companies are being led to embracing 3D printing solutions. In awareness of this, 3D-printing companies are creating sustainable yet reliable materials for housing-related tasks.
Workshop Question - How might we leverage emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability in our industry?
Trend Themes
1. Energy-efficient Construction - Leveraging 3D printing to construct homes enables significant energy savings and reduces carbon footprints.
2. Compact and Affordable Housing - 3D printing technology offers a scalable solution for creating affordable housing units that can mitigate urban housing crises.
3. Seismic-resistant Architecture - Innovative 3D printing methods allow for the creation of structures that can withstand natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry benefits from 3D printing innovations that streamline building processes and lower costs.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can leverage 3D printing to offer modern, customizable, and cost-efficient housing options.
3. Sustainability - Sustainable construction materials and methods enabled by 3D printing contribute to environmentally friendly building practices.
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Energy-Efficient 3D-Printed Homes
Energy-Efficient 3D-Printed Homes
Haus.me Introduces Premium Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Haus.me is marketing its energy-efficient 3D-printed home as the “most sustainable solution” available on the market right now. The ‘Plug-and-Live’ MicroHaus design was... MORE
Affordable 3D-Printed Houses
Affordable 3D-Printed Houses
Serendix's Fujitsubo is Remarkable in the Realm of Affordable Housing
The emergence of 3D printing technology in the field of architecture is undeniably a fascinating development that does not only supercharge efficiency but also makes affordable 3D-printed houses... MORE
3D-Printed Mobile Homes
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LEMKI Robotix Created a 3D-Printed Home with iScale3D
LEMKI Robotix, in collaboration with iScale3D, has introduced the DISCOVER 3D, the world’s first mobile home created using large-scale 3D printing technology. The home is constructed from an... MORE
Modern 3D-Printed Model Homes
Modern 3D-Printed Model Homes
The Wolf Ranch 3D-Printed Model Home Was Built by Lennar and Icon
This Wolf Ranch 3D-printed model home has been shown off as part of an ambitious development that will be situated near Austin, Texas to provide consumers with a new kind of dwelling. The model... MORE
Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing
Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing
Lünen is Home to the New 3D-Printed Home Project
Cobod presents images of what would be the new social housing project in Lünen, Germany. It is the first publicly funded multiple-family house that would be made entirely from 3D-printing technology.... MORE
3D-Printed Sturdy Homes
3D-Printed Sturdy Homes
Progreso and COBOD Creates a Printed Durable Home Within Hours
Progreso and COBOD joined forces to create a special 3D-printed building in Guatemala. It is the first 3D-printed building that is able to withstand seismic activity, which ensures that it is... MORE

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