In the United States, for the first time, a full-fledged house was printed on a 3D printer.
What is known
House printed as part of an experimentResearch Group of the Center for Advanced Structures and Composites (ACSS) of the University of Maine (University of Maine). It is called BioHome3D and consists of four modules.
According to the researchers, the walls, floor, as well asthe roof of the house was made from wood fiber and bio-resin. In addition, BioHome3D is highly insulated and recyclable, while precision printing technology has virtually eliminated construction waste. It took only 12 hours to build the house. It took one electrician two hours to connect the electricity.
About 60% of low-income tenants inin Maine spend more than 50% of their income on housing. In addition, there is a high need for affordable housing in the US. The researchers say 3D printed houses could be the solution. It is noted that BioHome3D is cheaper than conventional housing, but the price is not specified.