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Sustainable 3D-Printed Buildings

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The De Slaapfabriek Hotel Conference Building is Eco-Friendly

— September 16, 2016 — Eco
3D printing technology has the power to revolutionize the manufacturing process for virtually every industry, which is evident with this 3D-printed building for the De Slaapfabriek Hotel.

Planned to be constructed in 2017, the De Slaapfabriek Hotel conference building will feature 12 rooms and will be used for clients to meet with would-be customers or business partners.

The environmentally-friendly building is set to be erected in Teuge, The Netherlands and be built at a cost of around $420,000. The 3D-printed building will use drastically less materials in the manufacturing and building process, and help decrease construction waste by 70%. Naturally, the materials used to create the building will be made from recycled materials.

The De Slaapfabriek Hotel conference building features a sculpted, swooping aesthetic and is purported to be Europe's first zero-footprint building.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D printing technology to revolutionize the manufacturing process in various industries.
2. Sustainable Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly building methods that use recycled materials and significantly reduce construction waste.
3. Zero-footprint Buildings - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and construct buildings with zero environmental impact, setting new standards for sustainable architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement 3D printing technology to streamline and optimize manufacturing processes, reducing costs and material waste.
2. Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable construction techniques that prioritize environmental conservation and minimize resource consumption.
3. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the field of zero-footprint buildings to create eco-friendly, energy-efficient structures that inspire sustainable urban development.
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