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Can 3D printing become a solution for the housing shortage?

February 24, 2022/

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It’s often said that there’s no place like home. But what if that home was built with a 3D printer? Only a handful of people in the U.S. currently live in these types of houses, but some believe this will soon change because of 3D-printing technology’s potential to reduce construction times and costs.

Stephanie Sy reports.

(Many thanks to Frank R. for sharing)

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Habitat for Humanity, University of Montana partner to build 3D-printed homes

Habitat for Humanity and UM will partner to raise the $60,000 needed for the printer.

3D printing could help address rising housing costs in Montana

The house volunteers are working on in East Missoula is part of the organization’s first effort to build with insulated concrete forms. They look like giant white foam Legos that are stacked on each other. The blocks reduce the amount of wood used to build a house and are a test to keep building costs under $200,000.

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