We continue hearing new updates in building sector where 3D printing is used more and more. Rouen’s Mont-Saint-Aignan University in France started working to build 3D printed studio house.
3D printed buildings attract attention not only their advantages but also cost savings. A first will be made with this technology that take place many architectural projects. Rouen’s Mont-Saint-Aignan University authorities are planning to build a 3D studio house in the campus. Drawing attention not only in France but also throughout the world, will be made with the cooperation of Habitat 76 and CROUS (Regional Center for University and School Works).
Not only will the housing’s external structure be 3D printed, but CROUS and Habitat 76 are also planning on 3D printing the furniture, including desks, beds, and even showers. According to Habitat 76, the studios they plan to make could feasibly constructed in as little as two days.
Of course, the developers will not use just any 3D printer to make the houses, as they’ve enlisted the help of French large-scale 3D printing startup XtreeE. The startup has been working on developing a special 3D printer robot and a custom 3D printable concrete material that can create adequate housing structures.
Highlighting the fact that this enterprise in France and most probably in Europe, Sébastien Metayer, Director of Sustainable development at Habitat 76, said that they planned to finish this project until 2018. He also stated that apart from the out structure of the house, the furnitures, table, bed will also be 3D printed.
It is expected that CROUS and Habitat 76 will enhance this house project depending on its success. Stating that this technology will be more prevalent and standard application in the future Metayer also added that 3D printing will not extinguish the need for human labour.