In Japan, a start-up has brought the cost of a new home down to that of a new car. It's 3D-printed. And it's not exactly the mansion most Americans dream of. Serendix is Japan's first 3D-printing home manufacturer.
The Japanese company printed the home using a cement mix with an additive to help it harden quickly. The majority of 3D-printed homes are currently being built using some form of a concrete concoction. Inside, the single-story 527-square-foot home has one bedroom, bathroom, and living room with a kitchen. The wood roof was then built using a CNC (computer numerical control) cutter. Because almost all of the primary components of the home were built using automated tech, the startup was able to save both time and money.
And to further slash construction costs, the Japanese company printed the home using a cement mix with an additive to help it harden quickly. The majority of 3D-printed homes are currently being built using some form of a concrete concoction. They were then moved and connected to the home's steel columns and foundation using a truck and crane, similar to connecting Lego pieces together. However, the company had to reprint some walls after they were broken in this moving process.
