Formed in 2012 with the aim of sharing 3D printing know how and resources, WASP is in the spotlight with many important projects. One of these eco-friendly projects, SHAMBALLA Technological Village aims to create a technology zone with 3D printed buildings.
An Italy based company formed under the name of ‘World’s Advanced Saving Project’ in 2012, WASP continues eco-friendly technology projects. Aiming to create a 3D printed eco-village with SHAMBALLA Technological Village project, WASP is stated to start the building process.
The BigDelta, standing 12 meters tall and known as the world’s largest delta-style 3D printer, is going to be responsible for doing the bulk of the work, however. This is definitely a machine worthy of being fascinated with—not to mention the impending village—and we’ve been excited here at 3DPrint.com about getting updates since learning about the BigDelta, as well as ambitious plans for 3D printing in Shamballa.
“We decided to name the technological village Shamballa from the name of the mythological place that symbolizes the city of peace, tranquility and happiness. A city quoted in a lot of cultural documents for its spirituality and technical advance,” states WASP. “House, Food, Employment, Healthcare and Wellness are the basic human necessities of life.”
Not only is this a green area, a technological village, and one that’s eco-friendly, but the do-it-yourself concept is emphasized, and being put into practice as you read today. According to the team, they are working non-stop during the week, and spending the weekends planning activities, as they are inviting all makers who are interested to help 3D print the first house of Shamballa. This house is groundbreaking in all senses as they make history in Italy beginning to build such a unique structure, and one made out of locally found materials, a mixture of terrain and straw that is light and strong, kneaded with a mixing machine and a motor hoe.