As we all know, additive manufacturing is being implemented in a growing number of sectors. One example is construction, where 3D printed housing is booming. In fact, soon we may see the first 3D printed house in Portugal. Not only that, but the house will be made not just using 3D printing but also artificial intelligence (AI).
If you have been following us for a while, you must know that in the past two years there have been all kinds of 3D printed homes unveiled. This of course ranges from low-cost housing designed to alleviate the housing crisis to homes that have been optimized and designed to be more sustainable. In fact, it has grown so significantly that the construction 3D printing market is expected to grow in value from $3.5B in 2023 to $400 billion by 2030. Now, the company Litehaus has also decided to put its hat in the range by focusing on sustainable construction for luxury housing.
A mock-up of what the house is expected to look like
Making a House With 3D Printing and AI
To be located in Torres Vedras, Portugal (only 30 minutes from Lisbon!), this house, as mentioned, will be made by combining 3D printing and AI. During the initial creation and design phase, Litheaus, has made use of AI to create the interior and exterior design of the home. This is a significant breakthrough for the construction and 3D printing industry.
The manufacture of this type of modular buildings with 3D printing has a number of very important benefits. One of them is related to energy consumption. As we can well imagine, the energy consumption of a 3D printed house is lower than that of a house built by traditional methods, but how low is it in comparison? The answer is that 67% less energy is needed if the house is built in 3D. This will hopefully put a dent in the estimated 42% of carbon emissions for which the construction sector is responsible.
Another big advantage is speed, as Simi Launay, creative director of Litehaus, explains, “This technology [allows] us to produce as much as 45m2 of walls in only 20 hours.” As most of the 3D printing of this home will be focus on the walls, this is not insignificant. Indeed, the hope is to build up to 100 houses a year in the country, starting from a complex of thirteen houses!
Launey further explained the purpose of this project, concluding: “Litehaus is embarking on a mission to redefine living spaces, fusing AI technology, 3D printing and modular homes to create buildings that resonate with simplicity, innovation and sustainability. Our goal is to build 70% faster and 20% cheaper, delivering residences that epitomize elegance and minimalism harmonized with Portugal’s natural beauty.” You can find out more on the company’s website HERE.
A look at the backyard, including a pool
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*All Photo Credits: Liethaus