3D-printed Habitat for Humanity homes – Newport News, VA, USA

Location icon Newport News, USA
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In Newport News, VA, where the need for affordable housing is pronounced, Habitat for Humanity embarked on a mission to revolutionize the construction landscape. The collaboration between the…

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Category: RESIDENTIAL

Construction

Yard The homes are 1,200 square feet (111 m2) each. Each home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Location Newport News, USA
Subcategory HOUSE
Built in 2022
Opened in 2023
Application In Newport News, where the need for affordable housing is pronounced, Habitat for Humanity embarked on a mission to revolutionize the construction landscape.
The collaboration between the charity, MAPEI and Black Buffalo 3D Corporation aimed to leverage 3D-printing technology to build homes that are not only cost-effective but also environmentally sustainable. With a vision to address the housing crisis, the project sought to provide families with comfortable, durable and energy-efficient homes.
Start and finish date 2022/2023
Application Type New building
Client Habitat for Humanity and private homeowners
Contractor company Alquist 3D
Installer companies Alquist 3D
Credits Steven Day
MAPEI Coordination Fabrizio De Rossi and Rankin Jays

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