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LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 9 months ago

The UN is testing a 3D printer it says can build small modular homes, with the smallest single-room units costing just $1,000.

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The UN is testing a 3D printer it says can build small modular homes, with the smallest single-room units costing just $1,000.

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LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 9 months ago
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Wasp-inspired setup 3D-prints complete homes for $1,000
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The Crane WASP, also known as "the infinity 3D printer," uses locally sourced clay, mud or cement to 3D-print affordable homes. It can even use agricultural waste as aggregate. The system is now being used to build much-needed housing in Colombia.
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    9 months ago

    $1000 to print the frame, $400,000 by the time the house is ready for some reason.

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      9 months ago

      $450k house is in Austin Tx. I’m sure it’s junk fees.

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