Houston, TX – Houston receives the first 3D-printed, multi-level home in the United States. It will go to one lucky buyer, but the builders say it’s part of ongoing research to Automate and streamline construction
Researchers and builders involved in the project stated that if construction goes smoothly, it could lead to 3D-printed multi-family communities with concrete walls that can withstand heavy rains and flooding.
This home will be 4,000 square feet in size and feature unique layers with curved edges. Dr. Hikmat Zerbe with Cive Design and Engineering says 3D printing has become common, but multiple levels add complications.
Houston is home to the first 3D-printed multi-story home.
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“Going in two stories is a good idea, as it increases the building’s weight and gravity load. Dr. Zerbe stated that so far, no one has chosen the two-story building.
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This is the first 3D-printed home project. It was created in collaboration with Cornell University and many global engineering and construction partners, including Hannah Engineering Design, Peri 3-D Construction and Cive Design and Engineering.
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This project was the result of two years of collaboration between Cornell University and many global engineering and construction partners, including Hannah Engineering Design and Peri 3-D Construction. Roberto Montemayor serves as a project manager in the home construction. It could be a great help, he says. Constructing in a simplified mannerThe future of processes
Montemayor stated that the main benefit of the project was to lower labor and physical demands in conventional construction.
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This hybrid construction technique combines 3D printed concrete and wood framing. Leslie Lok, Cornell University Researcher and co-founder of Hannah Designs, says that this combination could offer more protection against weather events.
The Texas coast is susceptible to flooding and hurricanes. Lok states that concrete structures are more resilient to hurricane winds and flooding.
She also claims the technology is more energy-efficient.
“It has very high insulation properties and behavior. It will consume less energy. Lok claims that in summer, the air conditioning bills will be lower for the owner.
Construction of the first 3D-printed multi-story home begins
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Although the printer can print for up to 20 hours per day, project managers claim they have cut down printing time in order to be more considerate of neighboring residents.
“It’s going to take probably a 6-month period, but this is not the intention for the future. Dr. Zerbe believes that things will move much faster in the future once everything is clear and all problems are solved.
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Lok believes that the current housing crisis could be solved by 3d printing, which can automate and produce precise results. Inflation caused byLow housing supply, in turn.
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