The new construction solution is based on 3D laser printing of custom-made modular and steel beams and panels. The technology allows you to quickly create completely new tasks for printing. These steel parts are created taking into account the design of the building being built, and then sent to the construction site and assembled in a short time.
Traditionally, large wooden trusses are used in the construction of small residential buildings. Their production noticeably slows down the construction process.
The new technology involves replacing wooden trusses with metal ones. There is an important feature - they are printed on a special 3D printer using Framecad technology. It was developed in New Zealand and has since been tested worldwide. Builders say construction is faster and much more efficient when trusses can be simply printed.
In addition to speed, builders note the increased durability of the printed structures. Printing also allows you to use less expensive labor during construction, which is especially relevant in Vancouver.
It is impossible to distinguish a 3D-printed house from a traditional house. A 3D printer lays the foundation of the house, pouring cement in layers. Then roofing, electricity and running water are added. For a small fee, customers can choose the settings for their future homes and thus design their own homes the way they want. A four-bedroom house will cost just $ 20,000. The foundation of the 2500 sq.m. house can be built in 24 hours.
Benefits of 3D House Printing
- Light metal parts are used, which are stronger and more durable than ordinary building wood.
- Easy and quick to assemble.
- Low labor intensity, this will help fill the lack of construction workforce.
Of course, 3D printing will be increasingly used in construction. So, the main US military department has already expressed interest in new technologies and has allocated a substantial amount for research. Similar projects involving public and private investors exist in other countries. This is not surprising - humanity is growing rapidly, and everyone needs housing, and three-dimensional printing is a quick and cheap construction option. Therefore, after 5-10 years, the expression "print a house" is unlikely to surprise anyone.