ow 3D Print Building is

Changing the Future

By: Robin Fearon
Building with 3D printing technology is sparking widespread interest in the
construction industry. Besides reducing  waste and our impact on the
environment, it can speed up construction from weeks, or months, to days.
Projects that use simple raw materials like soil, straw, and even salt, can be built
in a fraction of the time and cost  of traditional construction.
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Walls are built up layer by layer using an industrial 3D building printer.

Construction waste  is minimized and, because the printers are mobile like
small cranes, they can be set up quickly where they are needed. Home design
can be customized easily giving architects more creative freedom.
Companies use recycled products and eco-friendly cements to reduce  carbon
dioxide emissions and make building more sustainable . By using a range of
simple, readily available or even waste materials like plastic  in the mix, it then
reduces the chance of materials being unavailable or too costly.
Most construction uses conventional methods, but 3D print is growing  steadily.
To see how the technology can change the world around us, here are five
projects that highlight bold ideas in 3D print building.