The 45 Day , 2 Storey ( China )
Concrete houses ( USA )
TECHNOLOGY
The 45 Day , 2 Storey ( China )
Chinese construction company HuaShang Tengda printed a two-story , 400 sq ft home in just a month and a half . The team took about 90 days to print the home on site ; the frame being constructed first and then walls , exterior and other components which were completed and installed later in the process . The company cites the printing speed , low cost and sustainability as a way to improve conditions for rural and impoverished families .
China is actually a hotbed of 3D technology competition ; other companies in the country have incorporated 3D printing into larger homes and even multi-unit apartment buildings . Several companies are competing for dominance in the construction industry in the country and this battle continues to drive innovation and ever more complex projects .
Concrete houses ( USA )
In California , one construction firm is combining the strength and durability of concrete with the innovation of 3D printing . Contour Crafting is working on offering single homes , multi-unit dwellings and other buildings , constructed on site of concrete and other materials . One of the company ’ s stated goals is to reduce the amount of time it takes to make a home .
It also hopes that its process will drastically reduce construction waste , offering homeowners a more sustainable home building process . Huashang Tengda 3D printed house
18 August 2017