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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…
| Yard | The homes are 1,200 square feet (111 m2) each. Each home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. |
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| 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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