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Home is an important and fundamental part of the family and social economy. However, millions of people around the world currently lack adequate and livable roofing facilities. It is estimated that by 2030, three billion people worldwide will need better housing. This means that by 2030, if all those looking for a suitable roof were to be provided with this facility, the world would have to build 96,000 new homes on a daily basis from today.
How is it possible to build houses with such a large number of booms and at conventional construction costs?
Can 3D printing technology help make this impossible goal possible?
In Europe, a couple recently moved into the region's first 3D-printed home, while in India, a 3D-printed home was built in five days. Similarly, a large residential project has been completed in the American city of Austin, Texas, and the highlight of the project is that it uses 3D printing construction technology as well as traditional construction methods.
Speaking of 3D printing technology in the construction sector, it can be counted among the few technologies that can be used to build houses faster than any other technology and if it is widely used. If it goes, it can provide shelter to millions of people. The following highlights the potential of 3D printing technology in home construction.
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Home ready in five days
In Chennai, India, a charity has partnered with a construction company to build the country's first 3D printed house. Covering an area of 56 square meters, the house was built in just five days. "Traditional construction is a tedious and time consuming process. At the same time, people's financial endurance is becoming more and more limited. In that case, they would not be able to afford to buy a house, or they would have to work with very poor construction, "said a spokesman for the construction company.
In this case, the 3D printed house built in five days is not only very durable and long lasting, but also reduced the cost by 30% compared to traditional construction and also reduced the waste of construction materials.
Europe's first 3D printed house
A project consisting of five 3D printed houses has been launched in Eindhoven, Netherlands, the first of which has not only been built, but also the first occupants of this first 3D printed house in Europe. ۔ This single storey house covers an area of 94 square meters.
This is a joint pilot project between Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven Municipal Government and the private business sector. From a distance, it offers a view of a cut mountain and is in perfect harmony with the natural environment around it. A 3D printed building can be built in a very beautiful way by bending it which is not possible in a traditional style of construction.
A combination of traditional and 3D printed architecture
A residential project has been built in Austin, Texas, USA, using both traditional and 3D printing styles. The project ranges from two bedrooms to four bedrooms. The ground floor of the project has been constructed by 3D printing while the roof has been constructed from traditional building materials. Its construction uses a building material (a type of cement) called "lava crate" which is capable of withstanding fire, flood, wind and other disasters.
"We want to change the way people build, the way they build their homes and the way they live in the community," said the construction company that completed the project. Our project is a step forward on a large scale, promoting new construction technologies such as 3D printed homes.”
The introduction of 3D printing technology on a large scale requires huge investments initially and this is the biggest obstacle to its widespread introduction in the construction industry, however, to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on the environment. Therefore, it is important that developed countries play their part in promoting 3D printing technology in the construction sector and also assist developing countries in this regard so that the world can be made a better place to live.
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