September 26, 2024
The evolution of 3D-printed architecture is being marked by increasingly complex structures. The latest endeavor, set in the Netherlands, aims to expand the capabilities of 3D printing in construction by introducing homes with up to three floors. This development surpasses the usual single-story 3D-printed residences, increasing their versatility significantly.
Project Milestone, the team spearheading this innovation, also created the first 3D-printed home in the Netherlands back in 2021. This home featured a distinct, boulder-like shape, blending seamlessly with its environment in Boschuil, Eindhoven. Continuing this trend, the new structures involved in the project will also mimic an organic, rock-like form, integrating naturally with their settings.
While multi-story 3D-printed buildings are still a novelty, they are not completely unprecedented. Earlier instances have included a concrete house with a wooden upper story and a two-level experimental building. Project Milestone is pushing this innovation further, constructing multiple occupied floors entirely from 3D-printed segments.
The process of constructing the houses will involve a 3D printer that uses a cement-like material. It will print the material layer by layer to create various sections. These parts will then be produced in a factory setting and transported to the building site. There, workers will undertake the assembly and finish the buildings by installing doors, roofs, and interiors. This technique highlights the integration of cutting-edge technology with established building practices.
The development will be comprised of four residences, split into two types. The larger model will have three levels and a total area of 127 square meters (1,370 square feet), while the smaller will have two levels covering an area of 114 square meters (1,230 square feet). Each unit will contain three bedrooms, suitable for families of up to four individuals.
The revolutionary 3D-printed houses are on the market with price tags ranging from €570,000 to €655,000 (about $630,000 to $730,000). The building process is planned to kick off in early 2025 and aims to be wrapped up by the middle of the same year.
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