First 3D Printed Medical Center in Thailand

3D construction printing being used for much more than residential housing. SCG, Siam Cement Group, has completed the first 3D printed medical center in the world using a BOD2 printer from COBOD Located in Saraburi, Thailand, the new 2-story medical center is with 345m2 (3,712 SF) the largest 3D printed building in the ASEAN countries […]

Rebuilding Ukraine with a 3D Printed School

3D construction printing is helping Ukraine to rebuild faster The first-ever on site 3D printed building in Ukraine is being made in Lviv The 3D printed primary school in Lviv is also the first 3D printed school in Europe The one-story building with total floor area of 370 m2/3982,65 ft2 half of the printing is […]

WORLD’S LARGEST 3D PRINTED BUILDING COMPLETED

Florida-based Printed Farms achieves a groundbreaking feat by completing the printing of the world’s largest 3D printed building, a luxury horse barn, using COBOD’s BOD2 construction 3D printer, marking another record for the world’s most used 3D printer. This unique structure has a total floor area of +10,100 SF / ~940 m2, almost 50% larger […]

COBOD Releases Annual Report 2022

COPENHAGEN, June 29, 2023 — COBOD, the Denmark-based global leading 3D construction printing provider, has publicly unveiled its 2022 Annual Report, showcasing the company’s impressive financial performance and strategic expansions despite global economic fluctuations. In line with Denmark’s corporate transparency laws, the report, published by the unlisted company, reveals insightful financial details. Despite the global […]

LTG Makes 3D Printed Communities Reality in Black Buffalo Partnership

NEW YORK and HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LTG Lofts to go, and Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, A Big Sun Holdings Group company and member of Hyundai BS&C family of companies today announced a strategic partnership to advance production, distribution and availability of 3D printed mobile housing and commercial spaces across the globe.
LTG’s flagship offering, coodo, is a functional, flexible and mobile modular structure used for holiday, living or working. It sets itself apart from traditional pre-fabricated buildings with its contemporary and breathtakingly beautiful patented design. Since 2012, LTG production partners have created white (aluminum/steel) and grey (wood) coodos serving as sustainable resorts and residences, working spaces and stunning booths for events. This partnership increases the availability of coodos and will help bring a new offering— tredee inspired by 3D print innovation—to market.
Black Buffalo will supply 3D construction printers—invented by Mr. Dong-won Shin, CEO of HISYS, a subsidiary of Hyundai BS&C- along with cement “ink” to LTG developers. These construction printers will enable 3D printing- yes, printing- of entire communities, facilities and offices onsite in a matter of days. This innovative approach minimizes freight costs, improves sustainability and eliminates logistical challenges associated with traditional construction and precast buildings or production. This is only the beginning of the 3D construction print revolution.
“The goals of LTG Lofts to go and Black Buffalo 3D align perfectly,” says Michael Woods, CEO & COO of Black Buffalo 3D Corporation. “Our 3D printers will bring LTG offerings wherever they are needed.”
Worldwide interest in obtaining coodos continues to grow and this partnership will help increase supply to meet demand while introducing new designs and finishes to appeal to a wide audience.
“In addition to creating beautiful living and working spaces, Lofts to go introduced coodo to maximize usability of remote destinations and available open spaces in residential areas, cities and even rooftops,” expressed Mark Dare Schmiedel, CEO and Founder of LTG. “3D printers will allow us more opportunities to create holiday resorts, housing communities and modular commercial parks without the challenges of navigating offshore production and international business hurdles. We are eager to bring better living to people regardless of economic status, location or level of luxury.”
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About coodo/LTG Lofts to goLTG Lofts to go (www.coodo.com) is a PropTech company from Germany that specializes in the development of minimalistic, beautiful and highly functional mobile modules with a patented design that caters to living, lodging, working or play. LTG offers innovative residential, business and event solutions focused on sustainability, flexibility, design and integration of the latest technology.
About Black Buffalo 3D CorporationBlack Buffalo 3D Corporation (http://www.blackbuffalo.io) is the NY based, US for Hyundai BS&C (http://www.hd-bsnc.com), and subsidiary of Big Sun Holdings Group, Inc.  Black Buffalo 3D is poised to revolutionize construction and become the leading global provider of smart 3D construction printers, proprietary construction “ink” and 3D print construction consulting services.
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ICON Announces Robert Harmon as General Counsel

Tech Innovation Veteran of Amazon and Tesla Joins Leading Construction Tech Company Using 3D Printing Robotics to Deliver Dignified, Resilient Homes Around the World

AUSTIN, TX, July 27, 2023 — ICON, the construction technologies company pioneering large scale 3D printing, today announced that Robert Harmon has joined the company as its General Counsel and member of the senior management team. Harmon will oversee legal affairs, regulatory compliance and policy functions of ICON’s rapidly growing business across private and public sectors.

“Robert understands technology, innovation, real estate, construction, and policy as well as anyone I have ever met or can imagine. We feel incredibly fortunate that he wants to lend his tremendous abilities, experience, and knowledge to ICON.” said Jason Ballard, co-founder and CEO, ICON. “With the addition of yet another accomplished leader to our executive team, I can definitively say we have assembled the best group of senior leaders at any deep tech or construction tech company of which I am aware.”

Harmon brings considerable industry experience as a former leader at Amazon and Tesla. Most recently he served as Associate General Counsel and Director at Amazon where he led a global team supporting Amazon Fresh stores worldwide and online, physical stores, and corporate procurement including benefits, tax, finance, HR and community investments. He advised Amazon Fresh through a number of large strategic investments, including the merger of their online and stores business in 2020. During his time at Amazon, Harmon also held the role of AGC of Economic Development, Energy Transactions and Physical Stores Real Estate where he led as legal counsel for the site selection process and negotiation of Amazon’s new corporate headquarters in Northern Virginia and the Nashville Center of Excellence.

Prior to Amazon, Harmon was Deputy General Counsel and Director at Tesla, serving as the senior legal advisor for all aspects of global real estate and construction. During his tenure, he provided oversight of all aspects of the selection, negotiation, government relations, development strategy and construction of Tesla’s six million sq. ft. battery factory, known as Gigafactory 1 and led strategy for Gigafactory 2 (Buffalo, NY) and Gigafactory 3 (Shanghai, CN).

Harmon is active in several civic, educational and legal organizations and has served on the Board of Directors of Cornerstone Learning in New York, The Children’s Cabinet in Reno, NV and Summer Search Seattle. His accolades have included the Legal 500 GC Powerlist, the 2017 National Bar Association 40 under 40 and the 2016 Tech Diversity – SILICON Valley 40 under 40. Harmon holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Columbia University and is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.

“For far too long, we’ve been limited in how we think about designing, permitting and constructing and it’s time for a dramatic shift. It’s time to build,” said Robert Harmon. “I am excited about joining the incredible team at ICON who are using advanced technology to build a future with affordable, resilient and beautiful homes on this planet and beyond.”

ICON is underway delivering the largest community of 3D-printed homes in the world just outside of Austin alongside one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, Lennar. The 100-home community codesigned by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group illustrates that construction-scale 3D printing not only delivers higher-quality homes faster and more affordably, but can change the way entire communities are built for the better.

Additionally in 2023, ICON has completed disaster resilient housing along the Gulf Coast, barracks for women and men who serve in the U.S. Army, innovation centers for the Air Force and Texas Military Department and additional homes for those who have experienced chronic homelessness. ICON recently launched Initiative 99, a global architecture competition aimed at designing accessible, beautiful and dignified homes that can be built for under $99,000. The company will break ground on numerous projects over the next year across residential, social affordable housing, public sector and hospitality including a 60+ acre community development in Marfa, TX with visionary Liz Lambert featuring housing, hospitality amenities and the first 3D-printed hotel.

ICON continues to set new standards for delivering resilient, dignified housing at high-speed and lower cost. Raising $451 million to date in funding, ICON has delivered communities of 3D-printed homes in the U.S. and internationally and forged partnerships with world-renowned architects, builders and housing organizations missionally aligned to shift the paradigm of homebuilding. In fall 2022, ICON was awarded $57.2 million from NASA to develop a lunar surface construction system that will target humanity’s first-ever construction on another planetary body.

DARPA Selects ICON For LunA-10 Lunar Architecture Study

Robotic Construction Company Among Awardees Selected to Chart Path & Create Framework for Lunar Economy in Next Ten Years

AUSTIN, TX, December 5, 2023 – ICON, a leader in advanced construction technologies and large-scale 3D printing, announced today that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected the company to take part in the agency’s 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) capability study. ICON is among a group of 14 performers that DARPA selected through a competitive solicitation process.

DARPA, a division of the U.S. Department of Defense founded in 1958, is one of the most storied research institutions in history. They are responsible for seeding many technologies we rely on in our daily lives, from GPS to the Internet to mRNA vaccines, and military capabilities like stealth technology. The agency is known for developing breakthrough ideas that disrupt or massively accelerate technology roadmaps.

LunA-10 aims to convene a group of companies within the space industry whose products and services collectively represent the foundational elements of a burgeoning lunar economy. The seven-month study will aim to create a framework for interoperable commercial lunar architecture that will help to guide lunar research and investment over the next ten years.

“It is inspiring to see DARPA doing what it does best – moving fast on hard problems and catalyzing commercial innovation for the good of the country and humanity,” said ICON co-founder and CEO Jason Ballard. “ICON is honored to be selected as part of the LunA-10 study to accelerate economic vibrancy on the Moon.”

ICON’s vision for building on other worlds requires inputs from adjacent technology providers and innovators, from power to communications to mobility providers. Participating in the LunA-10 study puts ICON’s space and off-world R&D team in direct contact with these providers.

“By participating in LunA-10, we can understand what inputs are going to be available, when, at what cost, and in what quantities. Similarly, those same providers will now understand what ICON capabilities they can rely on to enable their capabilities and services in the lunar economy,” said Evan Jensen, ICON’s Vice President of Strategic R&D.

This latest accomplishment complements ICON’s work for research and development on the lunar surface. In 2022, under Phase III of NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, ICON was awarded a nearly $60 million contract for ICON’s Project Olympus to research and develop space-based construction systems to support planned exploration of the Moon and beyond. ICON’s Olympus system is intended to be a multi-purpose construction system primarily using local Lunar and Martian resources as building materials to further the efforts of NASA as well as commercial organizations to establish a sustained lunar presence.

In 2021, ICON was also awarded a subcontract through Jacobs supporting NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) as part of NASA’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) and delivered the world’s first and only simulated Mars surface 3D-printed habitat. Designed in collaboration with architecture firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, Mars Dune Alpha is located at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and will aid in long-duration science missions.

Known for its advanced 3D printing technology for homebuilding on Earth, ICON began its journey to transform construction with the delivery of the first, permitted 3D-printed home in the U.S. in 2018. Since then, the team has delivered communities of 3D-printed homes in the U.S. and Mexico and barracks for women and men who serve with the U.S. Army and Air Force, and the Texas Military Department. ICON’s proprietary robotics, software and materials deliver resilient, energy-efficient homes faster than conventional construction methods with less waste and more design freedom.
For more on ICON’s off-world construction and space-based technology advancements, visit https://www.iconbuild.com/off-…

PERI STARTS EUROPES FIRST 3D PRINTED PUBLIC BUILDING

Europe’s first 3D printed public building and football clubhouse Europe’s first 3D printed public building and football clubhouse 330 m2 (3.550 SF) on 2 floors planned to be printed in 140 hours Printed by a BOD2 3D construction printer from COBOD measuring 25 m (83 feet) in length, 15 m (50 feet) in width and […]

First 3D Printed Home Completed in California

Emergent, a 3D printing company from California, has just completed and last week inaugurated the State’s first fully code compliant 3D printed house at 1,200 SF (110 m2) using technology from COBOD International. The house is one of multiple in a project seeking to alleviate housing challenges due to homeowners losing their properties to California […]

INDIA’S AND THE WORLD’S FIRST 3D PRINTED POST OFFICE

L&T used COBOD’s 3D printing technology to cut execution time by 80% and reduce cost by 40% India’s and the world’s first 3D printed post office opened for business last week. The 1,021 square feet (94,9 m2) building was begun in March 2023 and executed in just 43 days, two days ahead of schedule. Using […]

Guatemala’s First 3D Printed Building

Progreso, a leader in Central and South America’s cement industry, recently inaugurated Guatemala’s first 3D printed house. The small organically shaped house of 49 m2 (527 SF) was made using a printer from COBOD International and combines this modern construction technique with the traditional palm leaves rancho-roof type ideal for seismic regions. The pioneering project […]

Europe’s First 3D Printed Publicly Funded House

First 3D social housing apartment building in Germany and Europe. The three floors building contains a total of 651 m2 (7.150 SF) and will have six apartment units between 61 m2 (670 SF) and 81m2 (890 SF). Third project from PERI 3D Construction in Germany this year using COBOD’s 3D construction printer, where the technology […]

Emaar Unveils Dubai’s First 3D Printed Villa

Last week, at a launch event involving Xiaomi’s Smart Living concept, Emaar finally revealed Dubai’s first 3D printed villa, which was previously delayed due to COVID-19. The 202 m2 (2,175 SF) villa with an integrated car park, 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, represents one of the most stunning examples of what 3D printing can do for […]

First low CO2 3D printed building in Copenhagen

First low CO2 concrete building 3D printed in Copenhagen made by 3DCP Group – a 72 m2 (775 SF) community building. A couple of weeks ago AKF, the large Danish real estate developer, in partnership with Danish 3DCP Group, 3D printed a community building in greater Copenhagen area measuring 72 m2 (775 SF). The building will […]

First 3D Printed Net Zero Energy Home Made in Los Angeles

LA’s first 3D printed net zero house completed by Woodbury university students in collaboration with Emergent.  Architecture Students from Woodbury University completed Los Angeles’ first fully permitted 3D printed net zero energy house. The house was part of a nationwide collegiate contest by the US Department of Energy. The walls of the 425 square-foot (40 m2) house, […]

Can 3D printing help solve North Texas’ affordable housing crisis?

From KERA News:
On a sunny winter morning at a property off a rural dirty road in Kaufman, southeast of Dallas, a construction crew is working on building a barn — but this isn’t your traditional building site.
Instead of working with hammers and power drills, this small crew is letting a robot do most of the work.
“Probably the easiest way to describe it is a robot that has a soft serve ice cream cone machine at the end of it,” said Craig Pettit, CEO of Printed Technologies, a company that builds 3D printed homes, “and so we’re just pushing concrete out just like that, like ice cream cone machine would.”
As North Texas continues to see unprecedented growth, entrepreneurs like Pettit are hoping to solve the housing affordability crisis by turning to this innovative, automated technology.
Pettit and his business partner Lance Thrailkill say their crew is constantly improving the concrete mix used to print.
“That’s what we’ve really been tinkering with is different mixes and every mix is different,” Thrailkill said. “The print comes out different and dries quicker or slower depending on how much water is in there.”
The company has so far built at least six structures with a 3D printer, including houses, throughout North Texas.
A 3D printing nozzle layers the walls of a barn in Kaufman, Texas, on Dec. 20, 2023. “Probably the easiest way to describe it is a robot that has a soft serve ice cream cone machine at the end of it, and so we’re just pushing concrete out just like that,” Printed Technologies CEO Craig Pettit said.Johnathan Johnson / KERA
Thrailkill said the new technology could soon change the housing market. It’s one of the reasons he’s invested in the business.
“We really want to help solve the affordable housing crisis here in America and really, worldwide,” he said.
Right now, the cost of 3D printing a house is about the same as building with traditional methods. Pettit said many start-ups, like Printed Technologies, are racing to develop a more affordable way to build.
“One of the things that I’ve done over the past three years is just simplify everything within the technology to make it easy to set up, make it easy to take down,” Pettit said.
Tim Landau is another industry entrepreneur and the owner and CEO of Hive 3D Builders. His company built what could be one of the largest single family homes made by a 3D printer in Burton, east of Austin.
Like Thrailkill, Landau says what sparked his interest in 3D printing was trying to solve the affordability gap.
“That gap is, you know, specifically, it’s the difference between what the median income person can afford for a house and what the median price for a house is,” Landau said.
A completed 3D printed house in Burton, Texas, between Austin and Houston.Courtesy Hive 3D Builders
Another issue is the supply gap — how many houses are on the market. A recent report found Dallas alone needs as many as 60,000 more homes to meet demand.
“It’s kind of a solvable problem,” Laundau said. “You know, your big production builders, they can ramp up and build more houses to close that gap.”
But when newly built houses are upwards of half a million dollars or more, Landau said the only solution is to do something different.
“Everything points to more automation, whether it’s 3D printing or other forms of automation to help narrow those gaps,” Landau said.
3D printing also reduces the number of people needed to build a house. It usually only takes a two- to four-person crew.
It’s also a quicker process — Printed Technologies can print the frame of a 1,700-square-foot home in about two weeks.
That might sound like it’s replacing much-needed jobs, but according to Associated Builders and Contractors, there’s a shortage of more than half a million workers in construction.
Landau says 3D printing helps alleviate that labor shortage.
“So it’s supposed to not eliminate jobs,” he said. “It’s supposed to take the place of jobs that right now we don’t have anyone to do.”
3D printing nozzle layering the walls to a barn in Kaufman, TX on Dec 20, 2023.Johnathan Johnson / KERA News
Still, this new, burgeoning industry does face its challenges. Right now, the cost of printing a home is just as much as building one traditionally. There also isn’t a huge demand for 3D printed homes in the Dallas area, according to the Dallas Builders Association.
A spokesperson for the association said the technology does have the potential to solve the ongoing housing and labor shortages.
Landau says right now the industry could go one of two ways — one is that it becomes a niche industry for people who can afford customized 3D printed homes. The other is, if companies find ways to lower the extra cost, it could become the new normal.
That’s what Lance Thraillkill at Printed Technologies sees happening.
“In the next five to ten years, it’ll be adopted, across, you know, the entire United States and worldwide would be my expectation,” he said. “And how much that is embraced will be dependent on the cost.”
That means someday in the not too distant future, houses and even entire neighborhoods could be built — at least partially — by robots.

Lafarge’s Impact on nidus3D’s Endeavor: Canada’s Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project

CALGARY, Alberta, January 11, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lafarge Canada today announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute housing challenges faced by the SikSika Nation.While nidus3D has successfully completed 3D-printed housing projects in Ontario, this marks the first venture of its kind in Alberta. Located one hour’s drive east from the city of Calgary, the project named “Kakatoosoyiists” (Star Lodge) will consist of 4 buildings, comprising a total of sixteen units, each specifically designed to provide a supportive haven for individuals of SikSika Nation fleeing domestic violence or facing homelessness.This initiative directly confronts a pressing issue underscored by the Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton. According to their report, Indigenous peoples in Canadian cities are eight times more likely to face homelessness compared to the general population.Lafarge is supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement for this project, recognized for its ability to deliver a reduced carbon footprint. When manufactured, the higher limestone content of OneCem translates into a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions—up to ten percent when compared to traditional Portland cement. OneCem achieves this sustainable advantage while maintaining its strength, durability, performance and workability.”Our shared goal with nidus3D extends beyond mere innovation,” says Brad Kohl, president and CEO of Lafarge Canada (West). “This project is about helping address the critical housing needs of the nation and foster a resilient, inclusive future through sustainable construction practices. We were proud to contribute to this project.”nidus3D, a leading innovator in 3D-printed housing, is excited to bring its expertise to Alberta.”Nidus3D is honoured and energized to be working with Siksika First Nation and Lafarge Canada on this innovative Canadian first,” says Ian Arthur, nidus3D’s president. “This multi-build development will not only provide much needed housing but show the immense potential of 3D construction printing to address Canada’s housing crisis. This project will demonstrate efficiencies and savings the technology can deliver through rapid, repeatable construction.”With the construction underway, this collaboration stands as a testament to the potential of combining expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to building not just structures but sustainable, supportive communities for a brighter future. The project is expected to be completed by March 31st, 2024.About nidus3DFounded in 2021, nidus3D is an innovative Canadian robotic construction company delivering rapid, low cost printed structures with automated, on-site3D concrete printing. As a process driven company, nidus3D is leading technology driven innovation in the construction sector to revolutionize the way homes are built. nidus3D has completed multiple proof-of-concept projects, including Canada’s first residentially-permitted 3D-printed structures and North America’s first two-story and three-story 3D-printed building and is currently scaling 3D construction printing across Canada. With its proven technology, nidus3D is ready to lead 3D construction printing into the future.About Lafarge Canada Inc.Lafarge Canada is a subsidiary of Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Driven by its purpose to build progress for people and the planet, its 60,000 employees are on a mission to decarbonize building, while improving living standards for all. The company empowers its customers across all regions to build better with less, with its broad range of low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact to ECOPlanet. With its innovative systems, from Elevate’s roofing to PRB’s insulation, Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green retrofitting. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets validated by SBTi.www.lafarge.caView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111133773/en/ContactsKristen MarstonCommunications and Marketing Coordinator, Western CanadaLafarge Canada Inc.kristen.marston@lafarge.com Rafael Olvera GuelSales and Marketing ManagerNidus3Drafael.guel@nidus3D.com

150,000 Plastic Bottles Were Used to Create This 3D-Printed Tiny Home

Welcome to Prefab Profiles, an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar? Get in touch! Ross Maguire has been a laborer on construction sites, holds a master’s in engineering, and started a few construction companies before moving from the U.K. to California in 2019. Soon after, he partnered with Gene Eidelman, a real-estate developer with a background as a construction executive, and the pair set out to find a better way to build residences. They founded Azure Printed Homes, which makes modular prefabs out of materials often treated as waste. “Each of our 3D-printed modules repurposes around 150,000 plastic bottles,” Ross tells us. “These modules are approximately 200 square feet in size and can be printed in just 24 hours.” Here, we ask the cofounder about the different models that Azure makes, how long it takes to fabricate them, and what’s included with the purchase. Azure Printed Homes offers several models ranging from 100-square-foot backyard studios for $19,900 to 900-square-foot homes that start at $200,000.What’s the most exciting project you’ve realized to date? We recently delivered one of our units to a remote site in Big Sur. The location offers awe-inspiring views of the rugged coastline. While we anticipated some challenges during the delivery and installation process, we were pleased to complete it within just 48 hours. This achievement is especially remarkable given the site’s isolation. Our customer is the owner of a wonderfully tranquil glamping vacation resort and shares our commitment to adopting a circular approach to creating living spaces. The sustainability aspect was a significant and appealing factor for the customer when choosing an Azure home. What does your base model cost and what does that pricing include? Our smallest model, the N-100, is 100 square feet and begins at $19,900. That includes all interior and exterior finishes, lighting, and power, making it ready for our customers to furnish. Each unit is prepped for a power connection, or alternatively, customers can opt to include a solar panel and battery, enabling the unit to operate independently of the electric grid. The entire manufacturing process for one unit takes only one week, and installation can be accomplished in just one day. After the shell is 3D-printed, the interiors are outfitted with wiring, plumbing (if the unit is larger than 120 square feet), and a client’s preferred interior finishes.What qualities make your prefab stand apart from the rest? Since our inception, we’ve observed a wide range of reasons why people are drawn to our units. Some are captivated by the unique designs and aesthetic appeal. Others are enticed by the remarkable speed and efficiency of our production process. Then there are those who simply look at the price tag and base their decision on cost alone. However, the overwhelming majority of our customers are deeply passionate about sustainability and the circular nature of our approach. Our innovative process revolves around utilizing waste materials as a primary supply source, resulting in a system that generates no waste. Being able to create something beautiful and unique from a waste supply line is something that we are hugely proud of, especially given that our end product aims to address the housing crisis. It’s a true testament to the saying “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.” Azure Printed Homes provides an online configurator that lets their clients adjust the layout of the unit. For example, while the kitchen is normally situated along the midline of the unit,  in this model, it’s been moved against the envelope.Where is the prefab currently available? We currently manufacture our units in Southern California and we can load four of our smallest units onto one flatbed truck. We have already transported our units to the East Coast. Our growth plan is to set up multiple factories across the U.S. to serve neighboring states and reduce the delivery distances. Is your design currently pre-permitted in any U.S. municipalities? We work with third-party approval agencies across the country, enabling us to take care of all the building and safety requirements for the prefab module itself. The planning and utility approvals still need to be generated locally through the local municipality, but there is no need for approval of the design or fabrication itself. While the prefabs can be purchased with solar arrays and batteries, the company is currently developing water- and waste-treatment systems to make their homes more suitable for off-grid sites.Are there plans to expand to different parts of the world? We do plan to branch out across the country in the near future and aspire to serve countries and communities across the world that are underserved with housing options. We’ve already seen great interest from Europe, Australia, and East Asia, where housing demands are high and the supply is short, inefficient, and expensive. What aspects of an install do you manage? We advise customers through all stages from planning to moving in. We can also make introductions and connections through the journey when local knowledge and expertise are necessary. Although the methodology of producing our units is technologically advanced, we have insisted on making the design and installation as simple as possible for our customers and partners. Units of 360-square-feet in size or less can be ordered as ANSI-certified mobile models for an additional $5,000 to $10,000.How long can a client expect the process to take after they put down a deposit? The lead time is different for each of our different prefabs types. As a guide: Studios: 2-4 weeks Wheel based units: 4-6 weeks ADUs & Homes: 4-8 weeks What aspects of the design can a client customize? We currently have three different model designs that are available across a number of different sizes and layouts. For each option, we have “families” of finishes that our in-house design team have chosen to serve the different tastes and styles of our customers. The finish and color of the envelope can be customized. Other add-ons include air conditioning, underfloor heating, and expanded glazing.

3D-printing: How to build sustainable housing for three billion

An aerial shot of the Kibera slum, Africa’s largest slum, in the heart of Nairobi. Credit: Stock image via Getty Images. There is a global sustainable housing crisis. Not only is the built environment –including construction and energy use – responsible for around 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, but there are billions of people […]

Pinnacle Breaks Ground on Michigan’s First MF Passive Housing

Pinnacle Construction Group, a Grand Rapids-based design-build firm, has started work on Michigan’s first multifamily certified passive housing development. Pinnacle began the project last month and will host an official groundbreaking ceremony next week for Samaritas Spring Lake, a 53-unit affordable housing rental project, reported Crain’s. The development will total 43 one-bedroom and ten two-bedroom […]