Until everyone lives in a rounded building. What you seek is novelty. The problem is that there are so many people on the planet that in order to house them rigid standards are put in place to mass produce housing because people themselves are mass produced. Only the wealth can break the mold or those capable with their own hands ( wealthy in mind).
@@ninelaivz4334agreed mate. Beautiful masonry as well. But can they get it done as fast as a fully operational printer? Unfortunately not. The main point being the reduction of time to build. And cost of maintenance of bricklayers
This was good at showing all that is involved with the setup of the printing equipment. I'm retired and as a hobby, for years I've read about various ways homes are built. 3D printing is something that I watched emerge, and when they applied it to home building I found it mind-boggling. It is something no one predicted or expected. In my lifetime, I would like to see something come along that is totally disruptive regarding sustainability, build-time, durability, and affordability. Not sure if 3D printing is it, but it's still exciting.
same here, I love wood as a structure - but perhaps not as a exterior ... too much waste of materials. As a student, I'm more intersted in robotics and 3d-printing respectivley. There are clay based mortars wich make the whole construction even cheaper.
@@Bln-f9u then start thinking brick even, lasts forever, and great at everything structural, readily available resources, and great insulation and anti bug.
I've heard the kind of concrete you need for these printers is super pricey. The material doesn't have to be concrete though I suppose. It's still early days with this tech.
Wow! Thanks Jarett for the very informative content as always. Grateful to viewing your videos and your dedication to staying extremely busy. I'm wanting to learn more and incorporate building some 3D printed structures out on my property in the desert. Keep up the good work!
As an electronic technician, and licensed builder, this is the future. More practical is a row of houses where the printer runs down a track. I also feel it is more practical when it comes to single houses to print all units in a warehouse and build after transport. Non-structural components can be built out of aircrete further reducing the cost. As for those worried about loss of jobs, I remember my builder father talking about the same debate when the power saw was invented, replacing the hand saw.
Two more points: 1) once they have the printer setup and the foundation laid you set a physical center point (e.g. a post or target marker). The printer can then zero itself to that point periodically or any time as required. This way, it doesn't matter if the printer support posts move/shift as any/all printing will revolve about that center/zero point regardless of how the printer hardware move around it over time. This is a standard practice in machining. 2) I'd like to see them start doing a second pass that smoothest out the walls while it is still pliable. That is, print a few rows and then run a smoothing pass. This could be done with some form of trowling attachment or perhaps a powered cement grinding attachment.
One thing with that would be navigating those tighter corners, especially with something bulky like a grinder. I'd also be worried about adhesion if every 10 layers there was suddenly more time before the next layer came in, which could cause cracking.
DidiCom there is a company that made imagine she'd that does 3D printing where the printhead has these vertical plate on either side and as the printhead moves along the vertical plates smooth out the sides automatically
I was thinking the same, I’m sure people will experiment with environmentally sound materials. These are prototypes really, easier to use a very familiar material I would think.
Impressive work.,.. a step forward in man's life..... Congrats to all crew for inventing and making it a success.., stylish cosy good looking house from 3d printing technology ..,. Bravo .... Good work by the whole team ❤❤❤❤❤
I've often thought that homes built in hurricane areas should be built of concrete and and anchored in the ground. I like the rounded corners which help aerodynamically. I think the curved forms are more eye-pleasing and eye-friendly. Smaller, one to two person dwellings, minimalist in design could be used for those homeless to come in out of the elements and provide safety, prevent theft of their possessions, access to hygiene, a safe space. Can be affordable stater homes and it seems that additions could be planned for easier and then added later if the home owners doesn't want to relocate while upping their house hold.
Wood can be a good alternative as a structure - but I'm more intrested in printing houses with clay based mortars and/or mortars from recycled minerals. Robotics are the future of construction
These kind of environmentally friendly buildings will be very popular soon. World is changing very fast and this is a fact. Love the contemporary shape of the building. Inside is really beautiful. Thank you for very informative video. Looking forward to see the next video.
It's great to see you can take the kit on one flatbed semi and rent the crane for assembly and dis assembly. This is how I always envisioned this. Beautiful.
I would definitely want to live in a 3D printed home. I love the fact that I could get involved in its very design. Ive watched many of these videos and I believe it is the future of construction. I would love to design a house, garden ,pool, garage..etc with a 3D printing company :)
What interest me is the wind resistant shapes and the various kinds of construction material other than concrete that maintain their indoor temperature despite the weather conditions.
As a contractor of modular homes, I can appreciate this technology. Right now it costs me, in my area, $150 a sq ft to build and finish a modular, turn key. That’s $260,000 for 2000 sq ft., not including a bunch of other items, like permits, soil work, footers, etc. A 650 sq ft, 3d home is $4000, (concrete, not including items like Hvac, wiring, roof, etc., so says ads. Still, if it’s under 100K, that’s a big savings.
It's really not gonna happen. Especially considering private corporations would basically hold a monopoly over the housing market. Cheap housing that takes barely anything to make? Yep, they can do that. Allowing people to live in these dwellings for low rent? Not happening. They'll go as high as they can before finally holding at that maximum. Not because it's fair, or reasonable, but because the bottom line says so! Gotta make sure to increase profits after laying off those construction workers they replaced for autonomous printers!
I find it interesting that they are actually making a feature of the 'layered external texture' on these buildings -even to the extent that the offsite printed parts used as cladding have the same texture with no effort put into smoothing...
Loved this video explanation with great details...i just love 3d printing Jarett can you share a project plan or schedule for 3d printing with timeline and stages of 3d printing in one video?
Consider me impressed, I can definitely see myself having my future home created in this format. I really love the free flow look that this process can produce.
I love the idea of this with full integration from the start. This is where BIM can really be taken to the next level. I am not a fan of the setup and tent requirement- I can imagine this ends up being a large prelim and may detract from the practical nature of the process.
@@automateconstruction I will and I aim to plan forward 🙌 I’m active in UK property business and this is an absolute game changer. Thank you for leading us through new vision! Best wishes on your adventure 🍀
@9:05 .. You mention horizontal printing limitations. There are methodologies for this already. Specifically inserting a supported form that the printer can simply print over (similar to what they did for the electrical outlets by placing a small piece of sheet metal over the gap). They would need to place reinforcements (rebar) after the first layer or two was set down. And the forms would be removed after the cement has set. This technique is already being used everywhere for fast modular construction of poured cement homes. Here is a small scale example Note how forms for the floor are built and then concrete is poured. No reason why the cement can't be printed in these cases and appropriate reinforcements added in stages.
👍 Most of the oversight now is just to work out the bugs and confirm consistency I would think -- if they could build with only one person coming onsite they would, that is the nature of most business - less cost(people/labor), more profit. I do believe it is true - less people getting into trades. There are many ways still to automate the process or do checks remotely and I am certain they are working on it. That guy taking temperature can be done remotely with an onsite drone possibly. The tub could hold water if they are using hydraulic cement. Cheers
Have you made a map that pinpoints all the locations of these projects constructed and or under construction? that would seem most helpful given that one needs to be able to visit the closest one to where want to build.. to really understand it, thank you
It just needs a pick and place machine next to the extruder head, or maybe attached somewhere else on the gantry. It can just grab a flat piece of steel from a stack and cover the span, then go right back to printing over it.
By around 2024-25 this will probably start to become a major building method around many countries. The tech will have advanced considerably by then. Should also seriously reduce the amount of tress being cut down.
I believe roofs could be 3D printed as part of the automated process. If the material dries quickly enough, then slopes/overhangs under 45º are theoretically possible to print.
If I was company. I will add gyroscope in print head and pinned in 4 corner for make sure 3D printer will run in the right positions and don't worry so much at rail xy axis.
Just one word...EEEW! "Cheap" is the only advantage that I see to it. I suppose fans of modern architecture will love it but I can't imagine living in something like that. Very informative video, though. Thanks!
Nice one the cement base they use in tgus one is different than wasp... have you seen tbe house made out of nycylium blocks....it was a good idea but mushroom roots and water...at least its biodegradable ? Ill lunk the mushroom buioding
Very impressive work. Thanks for putting this together! Any thoughts on the emissions intensity (i.e. CO2 implications) for this construction method versus, for example, timber?
Concrete emits CO2 and this concrete probably emits more than regular concrete. Construction automation won’t be limited to concrete. You can use the same equipment for other mixes. If you study material science maybe you can invent the solution of the future.
What is the cost of specialty 3D Printer concrete as compared to standard concretes used in building construction based around using forms? I suspect it's more expensive, but by how much? Can this 3D printer use "cob" (clay-ish dirt mixed with straw and water)? That could cut materials cost by a lot!
I like this and I can’t wait till I can afford to have a home printed here on my farm up in the mountains of West Virginia. It’s really sometimes to truck building materials up my one mile drive way .
5:25 I don't think that is actually gravel for weight, it looks a lot like insulation pellets, the foam boards are probably just used as a kind of plug to prevent the filler from spilling on the rim and messing up the next layer. It's also the same you see at 5:45, cutting insulation to size to fill up something with solid walls is a lot less efficient, that just pouring something in.
Just wondering how the rebar in those aesthetic pieces would hold up over time. The 3-D porosity seems to be greater than regular poured concrete and I wonder about water absorption and subsequent rusting of the rebar. Just a thought.
Very sophisticated project! Great video clips. Thanks for sharing it. The insulation looks to be perlite (all the way up), but if not, please let me know. Perlite is good in that it is inert and nonflammable. But not very good insulating value when dry (compared to most foams), and a thermal conductor if damp. I have used perlite a lot, and it does not seem to dry out very well. So it would be really good if all those steel ties don't cause condensation.
I am interested in these projects where concrete is used where the membranes are, in cavity wall construction a membrane tray is used in case water penetrates into the canopy and weeps out. I don't see how it works with this structure. If water gets into the cavity it will just sit there over time.
... it has such a beautiful texture... Its a very hopeful phenomenon... Hope one day they can print movable units with full functionality and consideration of modern time standards and facilities,...good luck...👍
What type is of concrete reinforcement are they using, and what psi mix, is a there a issue with bo ding between layers, it would be interesting to see what the side shear is and how the material holds up to a break test and how the concrete breaks whether as a fully conjoined piece or at the levels?
Those homes look really sturdy. That's going to revolutionize the home industry should be pretty cool how far they'll go with doing houses this way and it seems that it will cut down on destroying trees too. MMM Pretty neat stuff.
I live I Saskatoon, one of the coldest place. Have you talked about such a scenario in any of the videos. Congratulations on so many useful videos. I’ll like to bring this business to my city Both, for my use and for generating new opportunities. For doing so, shouldn’t I make one for people to see it and find out firsthand that how does this ‘structure’ behaves amongst us!!
This technology operates under the same conditions as traditional construction. If the weather is good enough to pour concrete it’s also good enough to print.
Is there a direct comparison of costs for the completed building. My question anticipates site improvement costs and all systems and finishes. Please include the cost of moving the printer to the site and building the plastic enclosure to maintain the correct environment for the work. Thank you.
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I love the organic feel of these buildings, curves and such, so much nicer than square boxes.
Finally someone who has the same taste in building design as me!!
Until everyone lives in a rounded building. What you seek is novelty. The problem is that there are so many people on the planet that in order to house them rigid standards are put in place to mass produce housing because people themselves are mass produced. Only the wealth can break the mold or those capable with their own hands ( wealthy in mind).
cement is most carborn produce product.
You can achieve curves with bricks. It's been done for 1000s of years.
All those ribbed walls in and out are going to be dust and dirt magnets.
@@ninelaivz4334agreed mate. Beautiful masonry as well.
But can they get it done as fast as a fully operational printer?
Unfortunately not. The main point being the reduction of time to build. And cost of maintenance of bricklayers
As someone who's very skeptical of 3D printed concrete, this is a very impressive and efficient execution!
It’s only getting better
Still seems like it would be cheaper to have 3 guys throw up blockwork.
@@theantiantichrist It was the first complex house they build this way. Not sure what you mean with still. It is STILL very early.
@@automateconstruction Not for skilled bricklayers and other construction workers put out of work by this job-stealer, it isn't.
@@theantiantichrist those 3 guys get sick, get hurt, need to sleep, can file lawsuits, and go to the bathroom
This was good at showing all that is involved with the setup of the printing equipment. I'm retired and as a hobby, for years I've read about various ways homes are built. 3D printing is something that I watched emerge, and when they applied it to home building I found it mind-boggling. It is something no one predicted or expected.
In my lifetime, I would like to see something come along that is totally disruptive regarding sustainability, build-time, durability, and affordability. Not sure if 3D printing is it, but it's still exciting.
I agree with your sentiment completely.
The cost wood has gone up like 300%, so if that 3D tech takes off, demand for wood will go down.
And that's good for our forests
This just shows the crazy applications for 3d printers.
same here, I love wood as a structure - but perhaps not as a exterior ... too much waste of materials. As a student, I'm more intersted in robotics and 3d-printing respectivley. There are clay based mortars wich make the whole construction even cheaper.
@@Bln-f9u then start thinking brick even, lasts forever, and great at everything structural, readily available resources, and great insulation and anti bug.
I've heard the kind of concrete you need for these printers is super pricey. The material doesn't have to be concrete though I suppose. It's still early days with this tech.
Wow! Thanks Jarett for the very informative content as always. Grateful to viewing your videos and your dedication to staying extremely busy. I'm wanting to learn more and incorporate building some 3D printed structures out on my property in the desert. Keep up the good work!
I have a very short attention span and still watched every second with great interest :)
Me too. I find this so amazing, and I can't stop watching ..... It seems every concern in my mind they are addressing .....
This is the best video on 3D Construction Printing I have see. God job to Jarett and Mense-Korte
Thanks!
As an electronic technician, and licensed builder, this is the future. More practical is a row of houses where the printer runs down a track. I also feel it is more practical when it comes to single houses to print all units in a warehouse and build after transport. Non-structural components can be built out of aircrete further reducing the cost. As for those worried about loss of jobs, I remember my builder father talking about the same debate when the power saw was invented, replacing the hand saw.
what is the advantage over precast concrete parts then?????
@@danieljohnonson9354 Flexible in design , more individual archetecture ?
dont you end up using more concrete than a normal construction? is it cost efficient at all? or is it just better for the design
Two more points:
1) once they have the printer setup and the foundation laid you set a physical center point (e.g. a post or target marker). The printer can then zero itself to that point periodically or any time as required. This way, it doesn't matter if the printer support posts move/shift as any/all printing will revolve about that center/zero point regardless of how the printer hardware move around it over time. This is a standard practice in machining.
2) I'd like to see them start doing a second pass that smoothest out the walls while it is still pliable. That is, print a few rows and then run a smoothing pass. This could be done with some form of trowling attachment or perhaps a powered cement grinding attachment.
One thing with that would be navigating those tighter corners, especially with something bulky like a grinder. I'd also be worried about adhesion if every 10 layers there was suddenly more time before the next layer came in, which could cause cracking.
DidiCom there is a company that made imagine she'd that does 3D printing where the printhead has these vertical plate on either side and as the printhead moves along the vertical plates smooth out the sides automatically
A prime example of working smarter, not harder, this will be revolutionary I’m sure:)
Eliminating 90% of construction jobs. Yeay.
Inflation is the real problem.
This channel is gold. Glad i found it.
Thank you! I’m glad you found it too.
Going full circle. This is like a mud hut in a way. Looks very organic and cozy.
That exactly what this 3D printing company is doing at the moment. Have a look here: ruclips.net/video/p_ZbTD-2keo/видео.html
This is really cool stuff, I'm excited to see more and more of this technology. It'll be awesome when they've really figured it out!!
You can coat the walls with hempcrete for a beautiful surface if not blend a fine hempcrete to replace concrete for a more green footprint product.
i think he made another vid on a company that was using a form of cob (mud/straw with some clay sometimes) i think it was
I was thinking the same, I’m sure people will experiment with environmentally sound materials. These are prototypes really, easier to use a very familiar material I would think.
@Sen Se mind explaining how?
Impressive work.,.. a step forward in man's life..... Congrats to all crew for inventing and making it a success.., stylish cosy good looking house from 3d printing technology ..,. Bravo .... Good work by the whole team ❤❤❤❤❤
We stopped building log houses 100 years ago, but we still use a lot of wood. This is the upgrade the world's been waiting for.
I've often thought that homes built in hurricane areas should be built of concrete and and anchored in the ground. I like the rounded corners which help aerodynamically. I think the curved forms are more eye-pleasing and eye-friendly. Smaller, one to two person dwellings, minimalist in design could be used for those homeless to come in out of the elements and provide safety, prevent theft of their possessions, access to hygiene, a safe space. Can be affordable stater homes and it seems that additions could be planned for easier and then added later if the home owners doesn't want to relocate while upping their house hold.
Wood can be a good alternative as a structure - but I'm more intrested in printing houses with clay based mortars and/or mortars from recycled minerals. Robotics are the future of construction
Finally starting to see 2 story homes! Yay!
This is the future! Forget wood framed houses!
I agree 💯 percent
Most houses outside America are brick built. This crap puts people out of work.
These New possibilities are so wunderful.
These kind of environmentally friendly buildings will be very popular soon. World is changing very fast and this is a fact. Love the contemporary shape of the building. Inside is really beautiful. Thank you for very informative video. Looking forward to see the next video.
It's great to see you can take the kit on one flatbed semi and rent the crane for assembly and dis assembly. This is how I always envisioned this. Beautiful.
I think the nozzle is from a Hoover.
This is amazing innovation.
Come to Florida! No more homes Destroyed by hurricanes.Awesome looking design love the modern look!
I would definitely want to live in a 3D printed home. I love the fact that I could get involved in its very design. Ive watched many of these videos and I believe it is the future of construction. I would love to design a house, garden ,pool, garage..etc with a 3D printing company :)
Is there a company in the USA doing this?
What interest me is the wind resistant shapes and the various kinds of construction material other than concrete that maintain their indoor temperature despite the weather conditions.
avesome information nicely presented ! Keep up the good work !
Hey thanks!
As a contractor of modular homes, I can appreciate this technology. Right now it costs me, in my area, $150 a sq ft to build and finish a modular, turn key. That’s $260,000 for 2000 sq ft., not including a bunch of other items, like permits, soil work, footers, etc. A 650 sq ft, 3d home is $4000, (concrete, not including items like Hvac, wiring, roof, etc., so says ads. Still, if it’s under 100K, that’s a big savings.
The $4000 house is a myth as I’m sure you know
Love the free form. Unique in shape and size. Beautiful buildings.
when the price of those will get cheaper, than yeah, this will change the world indeed
If....which is a really big if. Those things have almost zero advantages over permanufactured houses.
As opposed to millions having jobs?
why would they get cheaper? concrete and land aren't going to get cheaper.
It's really not gonna happen.
Especially considering private corporations would basically hold a monopoly over the housing market.
Cheap housing that takes barely anything to make? Yep, they can do that.
Allowing people to live in these dwellings for low rent? Not happening. They'll go as high as they can before finally holding at that maximum.
Not because it's fair, or reasonable, but because the bottom line says so!
Gotta make sure to increase profits after laying off those construction workers they replaced for autonomous printers!
@@KnightofDark00180 they aren't cheap to make anyway. building walls is only one part of building a house.
I will contact this company and contract them to build my next home. I love the tech and the architecture of these printed homes.
ICON in Texas, they have the technology.
I find it interesting that they are actually making a feature of the 'layered external texture' on these buildings -even to the extent that the offsite printed parts used as cladding have the same texture with no effort put into smoothing...
Excellent description bro, congrats greetings from México.
¡Gracias!
@ 9:07, I remember seeing a video over a year ago, with Mighty Buildings printing horizontally.
Great video! Thank you Jarett!
Loved this video explanation with great details...i just love 3d printing Jarett can you share a project plan or schedule for 3d printing with timeline and stages of 3d printing in one video?
South Africa needs this!!! Our property market is here to keep us poor and homeless!!
Cool. I hope 3D Printed house becomes popular in Australia as soon as possible.
Consider me impressed, I can definitely see myself having my future home created in this format. I really love the free flow look that this process can produce.
These houses are so beautiful. It has to
be included among the benefits.
Jeupp.
I love the idea of this with full integration from the start. This is where BIM can really be taken to the next level. I am not a fan of the setup and tent requirement- I can imagine this ends up being a large prelim and may detract from the practical nature of the process.
Love it. Concrete my favorite material and minimalist design. We need Germany architects in USA
ICON in Texas have the technology already, they have been using this for the last 3 years.
This is the future of building.
How much would a house like this cost?
My dream 3d fancy home across turquoise sea 🌊 organic and inspiring 🙌
You can do it!
@@automateconstruction I will and I aim to plan forward 🙌 I’m active in UK property business and this is an absolute game changer. Thank you for leading us through new vision! Best wishes on your adventure 🍀
My Ghanaian brother is making us proud.
@9:05 .. You mention horizontal printing limitations. There are methodologies for this already. Specifically inserting a supported form that the printer can simply print over (similar to what they did for the electrical outlets by placing a small piece of sheet metal over the gap). They would need to place reinforcements (rebar) after the first layer or two was set down. And the forms would be removed after the cement has set. This technique is already being used everywhere for fast modular construction of poured cement homes.
Here is a small scale example Note how forms for the floor are built and then concrete is poured. No reason why the cement can't be printed in these cases and appropriate reinforcements added in stages.
👍
Most of the oversight now is just to work out the bugs and confirm consistency I would think -- if they could build with only one person coming onsite they would, that is the nature of most business - less cost(people/labor), more profit.
I do believe it is true - less people getting into trades.
There are many ways still to automate the process or do checks remotely and I am certain they are working on it. That guy taking temperature can be done remotely with an onsite drone possibly.
The tub could hold water if they are using hydraulic cement.
Cheers
Fantastic video man 👊🏻
Great narration man!
Have you made a map that pinpoints all the locations of these projects constructed and or under construction? that would seem most helpful given that one needs to be able to visit the closest one to where want to build.. to really understand it, thank you
Ya, Churmin engineering in the house, ya!
Very nice
9:00 maybe in the future there could be some way to bridge several meters with concrete, possibly using some creative extruder augmentation
It just needs a pick and place machine next to the extruder head, or maybe attached somewhere else on the gantry. It can just grab a flat piece of steel from a stack and cover the span, then go right back to printing over it.
Great idea. Just not the first one. Icon Construction in Austin Texas is doing exactly the same. Easy to find videos about it here on RUclips.
Not that advanced and neat, though. Also, 1 level only.
At 9:50 and after..I loved the interior design! How much would this house cost me???
Happiness is the real sense of fulfillment that comes from hard work.
Great idea, full of wonderful results. Best wishes. Prosperous future.
LOVE IT SO WHEN CAN I BUY ONE AND can I get any design I want like square shape architect designs
By around 2024-25 this will probably start to become a major building method around many countries. The tech will have advanced considerably by then. Should also seriously reduce the amount of tress being cut down.
Agreed but if private companies grow their own trees to cut that doesn’t seem bad to me.
@@automateconstruction , Most lumber companies plant one for every 10 or more they cut, plus it's 30-40 years to regrow them. More PR than reality.
I believe roofs could be 3D printed as part of the automated process. If the material dries quickly enough, then slopes/overhangs under 45º are theoretically possible to print.
Subscribed. Very focused channel
If I was company. I will add gyroscope in print head and pinned in 4 corner for make sure 3D printer will run in the right positions and don't worry so much at rail xy axis.
Nice commentary - thank you!
future construction method for architecture
Great job,you kept my attention the whole time,Thanks.
Just one word...EEEW! "Cheap" is the only advantage that I see to it. I suppose fans of modern architecture will love it but I can't imagine living in something like that. Very informative video, though. Thanks!
There must be great future in this process, I love it.
Nice one the cement base they use in tgus one is different than wasp... have you seen tbe house made out of nycylium blocks....it was a good idea but mushroom roots and water...at least its biodegradable ? Ill lunk the mushroom buioding
The rebar is the ceilings is not pre assembled. It is for supporting the boatload of rebar and the 15cm of concrete that gets poured on top
What about foundation settling and earthquake resistance?
Very impressive work. Thanks for putting this together! Any thoughts on the emissions intensity (i.e. CO2 implications) for this construction method versus, for example, timber?
Concrete emits CO2 and this concrete probably emits more than regular concrete. Construction automation won’t be limited to concrete. You can use the same equipment for other mixes. If you study material science maybe you can invent the solution of the future.
Are there any companies in Canada, already into this? If not, can one aquire perhaps a franchise?
Thanks
Absolut Zukunftsträchtig!
Thanks 😊👍 Sir.
This is sick! I'm impressed!
Gracias felicitaciones y siempre adelante
What is the cost of specialty 3D Printer concrete as compared to standard concretes used in building construction based around using forms? I suspect it's more expensive, but by how much? Can this 3D printer use "cob" (clay-ish dirt mixed with straw and water)? That could cut materials cost by a lot!
Where can I purchase one in California?
I like this and I can’t wait till I can afford to have a home printed here on my farm up in the mountains of West Virginia. It’s really sometimes to truck building materials up my one mile drive way .
I know of atleast one 3D print construction start-up in the US. Might be on the horizon
5:25 I don't think that is actually gravel for weight, it looks a lot like insulation pellets, the foam boards are probably just used as a kind of plug to prevent the filler from spilling on the rim and messing up the next layer.
It's also the same you see at 5:45, cutting insulation to size to fill up something with solid walls is a lot less efficient, that just pouring something in.
If industry without art is brutality this ain't that brutal. Is most reasonable to the eye.....well done.
Just wondering how the rebar in those aesthetic pieces would hold up over time. The 3-D porosity seems to be greater than regular poured concrete and I wonder about water absorption and subsequent rusting of the rebar. Just a thought.
What a fabulous video.
neat, I hope this catches on and they manage to make use of some other material different from concrete.
Aircrete, cob, mud & straw from the land there.
@@beblissnow5947 Aircrete is not possible, the slump is too high. Concrete with expanded Polystyrene would be possible.
I love this. I hope one day we can use this to make many cheap homes for homeless people, or anyone who is in need of housing really.
Yeah, for free
@@tomjones8608 Correct! Homeless is an engineered problem
'Looks like a perfect building strategy for building a "bomb shelter" or a "prepper's shelter!"
Great video mate, well done 👍🏽
Very sophisticated project! Great video clips. Thanks for sharing it. The insulation looks to be perlite (all the way up), but if not, please let me know. Perlite is good in that it is inert and nonflammable. But not very good insulating value when dry (compared to most foams), and a thermal conductor if damp. I have used perlite a lot, and it does not seem to dry out very well. So it would be really good if all those steel ties don't cause condensation.
I am interested in these projects where concrete is used where the membranes are, in cavity wall construction a membrane tray is used in case water penetrates into the canopy and weeps out. I don't see how it works with this structure. If water gets into the cavity it will just sit there over time.
@@johnpyra7956 Exactly.
... it has such a beautiful texture...
Its a very hopeful phenomenon...
Hope one day they can print movable units with full functionality and consideration of modern time standards and facilities,...good luck...👍
What type is of concrete reinforcement are they using, and what psi mix, is a there a issue with bo ding between layers, it would be interesting to see what the side shear is and how the material holds up to a break test and how the concrete breaks whether as a fully conjoined piece or at the levels?
Awesome deal
Great food for thought.
Brilliant! Onsite augmented with offsite precasts will definitely lower costs. How long did it take to print each floor?
Ya does it run the electrical, plumbing and hvac too????
Those homes look really sturdy. That's going to revolutionize the home industry should be pretty cool how far they'll go with doing houses this way and it seems that it will cut down on destroying trees too. MMM Pretty neat stuff.
I live I Saskatoon, one of the coldest place.
Have you talked about such a scenario in any of the videos.
Congratulations on so many useful videos.
I’ll like to bring this business to my city Both, for my use and for generating new opportunities.
For doing so, shouldn’t I make one for people to see it and find out firsthand that how does this ‘structure’ behaves amongst us!!
This technology operates under the same conditions as traditional construction. If the weather is good enough to pour concrete it’s also good enough to print.
Is there a direct comparison of costs for the completed building. My question anticipates site improvement costs and all systems and finishes. Please include the cost of moving the printer to the site and building the plastic enclosure to maintain the correct environment for the work. Thank you.
hello can i know how they prepared the connection between floor and printed walls?
Perhaps dual bond epoxy
my only question/concern; there is no vertical rebar, so how does that work for most codes in the USA?
Beautiful love it ty for sharing it 💜💞🍦💞💚