Giant 3D-printer builds a TWO-STORY house in one piece 🏡

Belgian company Kamp C recently finished construction of its first 3D-printed two-story house. The house was printed by a machine called the BOD2, made by a company called COBOD (Construction of Buildings on Demand).
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[@ShellCyan]

As long as the finished home looks good, high quality and safe, I wouldn't mind considering buying a 3D printed home.

[@Dja05]

Man, i'd be totally down for a small, low cost 2 story house.

[@brettmastema7056]

See i want a small two story too. I would even be down for a two story apartment in a building. I like having a stacked living environment. I used to live in a loft and miss it

[@williamlouis5011]

I am 70 years old and have a hard time walking. I would be interested in a inexpensive senior home at about 1000 square feet or less.👍

[@automateconstruction]

Really glad CNET made this video, I made an attempt at a similar video but due to technical difficulties during our 90 minute conversation much of the recording was sadly lost. I cover automated construction exclusively on my channel and have some really cool videos coming up from companies doing incredible projects!

[@TheCombo88]

@Jarett Gross your channel is quite amazing, I’ve just subscribed to you, I can’t wait to see what else you show

[@automateconstruction]

@@TheCombo88 Thanks I have some stuff I think you will really like coming out in September and October, they should be my best yet!

[@mikubuntu]

I wish there were more dome enthusiasts designing more 3D printable spherical buildings for residential use in seismic and hurricane prone areas.

[@WillofNewZealand]

Hi from Will and Mr Data :) :] I did a kitset dome some time back its a cgtrader. Be well :) :]

[@GuerreroUrbano100]

What is the benefit of a dome building in hurricane conditions?

[@CyberWorx]

dome type will be good for Mars habitat too. Since we wont get humans there, the printers will have to print the roof as well.

[@brettmastema7056]

@@CyberWorx WHAT? that was your edited comment? maybe do another edit. Doesnt really make sense

[@erudayakumarbtechmplan1014]

Hello Sir Myself Udayakumar from India I would like to practice with 3D printing technology. Can I get your contact

[@carylanguirand7170]

This is wicked cool technology and I want to learn more about it. I have a project for nearly 1000 homes and this is absolutely perfect technology for this venture.

[@pauladams1829]

This technology highlights the need for UBI. I think this technology would work well with modular prefabricated buildings print the base to precise dimensions then bolt on modules to complete.

[@trkhchv]

CNET needs more hosts like him!!!

[@Laurynski]

This is an innovative and functional way to combat the global housing crisis in our world! Absolutely brilliant! 👏🏾❤️

[@gabrielg492]

Awesome! Limitless technology!

[@chamamemestre]

This is already revolutionising space construction for the moon and mars.

[@pryingeyes1551]

A teacher of mine's son was working on programming machines that will build shelters on Mars. Robots are taking all the jobs.

[@jameswalker590]

Maybe, but unless they can source/create/mix their own concrete on the moon and mars, they'll have to fly concrete there. Concrete is VERY heavy. I don't have a better solution, just saying.

[@smartbanana2042]

Looks so cool with the almost like wrinkles hope they start using these more and I can eventually buy one they look amazing

[@Unknown_junction.]

Looks like it can do a circular house really well

[@alexanderkiyashkin1730]

There are self-driving cars, trucks and there are robots that bring objects from A to B and can also open doors independently if you combine these technologies so 3D home printers with self-driving cars and robots because you can build whole cities. Once you have programmed this correctly, the efficiency is unimaginable!!!!

[@grandrisereflections6823]

Exactly good minds think alike I see, add the 3d printer on top of electric self driving cars and that will be humans advancements in life that we can travel any home ourself anywhere, we can become nomads traveling earth again with no village to go back to but we would know where everyone is at cause the car shows who's around you. The printer on the car would make usually a cube garage around your car, we could add this to all driving viechicles for any time settlement anywhere we at by having the 3d printed machines coded with list of simple home instruction like to create a dome around us or an cube or an simple wall.and if this is not in everyone teaching I'm every grade then we are failing as a species.have a great month,thanks for your great mind review on this.

[@technologiesofthefuture8250]

Excellent job

[@anothergoogleuser]

Thanks for sharing.

[@KingJake-om7yq]

That’s awesome!

[@veronicakoppelman3325]

Good that is making homes affordable for everyone. 👍

[@dprice74dp]

How much money is saved with this tech? I think this is brilliant.

[@bradbozarth1822]

Well like any new technology, it costs more at first but pays itself off.

[@pinkysweets]

no money saved actually, the machine aside, currently these cost way more than normal cuz more expensive materials

[@UnopenedParachute]

Depends on location. Offworld it should save you a ton of money shipping a printer that can print a neighborhood vs shipping terrestrial building materials.

[@jerrymacdonald135]

Like any building tech costs more to start but long term savings could be phenomenal, and as other said in places that would otherwise be difficult to bring building materials (not just offworld) this would be huge

[@shiggityshwaaa]

I imagine the cost saved is in the externalities of construction. There is a significant amount of waste on typical construction sites. Wasted resources = wasted money + wasted potential. The labor aspect also looks far less demanding.

[@baen.]

Im excited to 3d print houses in africa for the less fortunate

[@alexbakshi2755]

People with power wont let this happen........

[@airgunningyup]

@@alexbakshi2755 this is also why we dont see 3d printed affordable housing in the US

[@automateconstruction]

Bemore3d has printed a house in Africa I’ll have an interview out with them on my channel very soon

[@baen.]

@@automateconstruction Ok thanks man

[@dusanradin5868]

Who care abot them?

[@iblackfeathers]

a 3d printed manmade planet with terraforming would be interesting. create our own earth 2.

[@julilolmo19]

It sound cool but until that day comes we should take care of our current planet

[@Creatorof3000]

@@julilolmo19 WORD

[@yogadgsix]

Nice idea to escape from apoclypse

[@DeLordBishop]

Why not deathstar?

[@wiseapple]

I think Slartibartfast is working on it.

[@brighteyes6585]

This is amazing! 😳

[@pragatitiwari2816]

Simply that's too good 👌

[@kezzaman]

this is very impressive

[@wiseapple]

I want a giant 3D printed Benchy tugboat.

[@ex-nerd]

Seriously, right? All of these printers should have first done a calibration Benchy before they started on houses...

[@BloodShed4REAL]

There's actually a company that 3d prints boats

[@davidantill6949]

@@BloodShed4REAL the first of many to come

[@ASMR-XI-ZUI]

This is so cool.

[@aphrodyteamoris9795]

This is amazing

[@decoste61]

Do you think a 275` x 60` x 19 ` building with 12 bays, could be printed in Ont Canada?

[@debrabastedo7024]

Wonderful!

[@groundbreakerexplore]

Very impressive

[@enderemus]

3:08 They put on a happy face on the printer . How cute

[@rajendrakoirala2617]

Awesome technology.

[@YouAndImpact]

Great video 👍

[@AJforkids]

3D printed places as housing given to homeless people(especially those who feel unsafe in "shelters")! That would be great!

[@isaacc3307]

Thats great! You paying for it??

[@jameswalker590]

I think that would cause the "homeless" population to rise. Why would some want to pay for a house when they can act homeless and get a house for free? On the same note, why wouldn't everyone feel "unsafe" in shelters...if they feel unsafe, they get a free house. What could be great is building a bunch of cheap homes in undesirable areas and letting the homeless live there. Get them off the streets and out of good real estate areas. To qualify they would need to work for some type of government program to help "pay" back the taxpayers or at least help maintain the system they take from.

[@TeoFirefox15]

"Please can you send me your Cura Profile?" Got some stringing

[@urban1337]

When my print fails I’m out a few cents maybe a dollar or two in filament.... when their print fails...

[@madtscientist8853]

All thay have to do is turn it into dust and reconstituted with some water. Just like you just brake it up bland it up and remelt it and your good

[@captainprototype187]

You clearly dont get it.. Oh and 21 others do not either......

[@Anna-tc6rz]

I imagine they'd have at least one person there monitoring them

[@RS-ls7mm]

They just market it as a "feature" (extra handhold or novel window)

[@brettmastema7056]

@@Anna-tc6rz that was just a tech guy trying to make a joke. It wasnt very good because the premise is off.

[@CNC-designtech]

Wow ... Great.

[@daniellclary]

That's interesting. But I wonder if they will use reinforcement for making that windmill, or house walls. Concrete can crack very easy without reinforcement. And if the structural is large and has no expansion joints, they can crack when the weather changes.

[@miguelsambolin5086]

I will love one of this machines to help people in Puerto Rico that lost everything.

[@JDoe-sv8yv]

This is just pure genius!

[@Stingman012]

That’s really amazing! I love to buy & live in an affordable 3D printed house someday

[@nc3826]

affordable??? have fun pretending it cost less to build or it's even viable yet... didn't even see rebar...

[@automateconstruction]

It will become more affordable over time especially if you are willing to live away from big cities.

[@5people829]

@@nc3826 the video literally said it's cheaper to print the house

[@nc3826]

​Abnormal Dog: Seriously??? Parents "literally" tell their kids, the christmas presents came from Santa... so have fun being to literal (ie naive) in life...

[@yeshacroe9354]

Perfect.

[@debjeetmukherjee1297]

How many years it will sustain 1)Nowadays house sustain for 100 years 2)Ancient days building sustain 4000-10000 years

[@mandofan2616]

Whats the energy rating though? Are the gaps filled with insulating wool or beads? And can the machine be used to 3D print a house djacent to anotheer, leaving only 3 sides available for the machine to operate from.

[@richardxia1720]

Construction workers: *sweating intensifies*

[@whatthet2504]

I want big house. That's so great

[@matthewpopp1054]

Can they use wood instead of cement? Might sound crazy but is there a way make bamboo based sludge that could dry into wood like density?

[@navrajjohal9053]

fire prone ?

[@devindaedirisuriya1076]

How do you put a reinforced slab using this printer? Or is that only printing walls?

[@jakeartis955]

If anything will disrupt the housing market it has to be 3D printing! its an exciting time to be a live

[@drewnicely]

What version of the butterfly deck you have sitting up there?

[@davidhughes2960]

Perpetual motion Wind turbines, with weights inside the solar powered wings, with power banks built inside the bases to store the power, built by 3d printers.

[@othmanelmalki1317]

The future of the speed of Construction in the world. Building 1 & 2 storie houses as fast as 48 hours.

[@tajindersinghkalsi6693]

3D printing great construction.

[@automateconstruction]

I cover the topic of 3D printed construction exclusively on my channel

[@compltfool]

Swimming pools will need a different concrete mix, Right now I build gunnite pools in Florida and It would be great to print a pool , but it may take a few years to get the mix right since water causes concrete to cure, The mixture may crack due to excessive curing and also sun exposure. I would buy a cobod now if I knew I could get a perfect mix for pools.

[@Damian-lz3yd]

How is the roof build? Is it also 3D printed?

[@somesoulm]

Yes i got the idea this printer could make walls. But how about foundation, hinge, doors, glass, pipes, electrical circuit?

[@yrok244]

3:09 Anyone else see a goofy face on the COBOD?

[@Cross_roads_]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@phungphan2245]

I wonder if other materials can be used such as CNC plywood that can be automated and put together like a robot or other extruded material that emits less CO2 than cement. I know, underwater communities might be feasible!

[@FlareNee]

3D printed drones with 3D printers attachments to make make more 3D printed drones with 3D printer attachments.

[@notlessgrossman163]

This makes sense for southern climates, that would otherwise be built with CMU concrete blocks (in winter subzero climate airtightness and insulation is obligatory). But what is the drying curing time? A rain fall could ruin the print halfway through. What about foundation and anchors? The demo shows a print of a flat warehouse floor. Steel rebars would still be needed to anchor walls to some conventional concrete foundation. More testing is needed

[@Trenz0]

I think the best way to look at these types of projects is as a proof of concept. The electric car has existed for years, but it wasn't until last decade that they truly saw their potential. Regardless, I don't think the idea for printed homes to be for every use case. The primary interest is when you need a LOT of structures built quickly. At this current iteration, what comes to mind is quickly creating shelters for refugees or another situation where hundreds or more people suddenly need shelters to accommodate.

[@fettifinance3196]

I'm buying one of these hopefully by this time, next year. I'm going to start a construction company, haha.

[@JosueLopez-kk9us]

u serious? congrats

[@ashleyfowler6294]

Send your contact

[@Marthastewart209.]

they need to rethink placing those wooden boards up there inside the concrete. If one of them rots away then how do you repair it? Destroy the wall to remove wooden boards?

[@Jitterzz]

So are they mostly rounded shapes due to the fact that the printer moves in circles or can’t handle angles? It’s cool, but i’d be interested how many people are ready to shift to that futuristic look for their homes.

[@annoorkhan4219]

Do you use marlin farmware for this 3D printer ?

[@FRevilla]

Amazing! Can you please let us know what is the project in Mexico?

[@automateconstruction]

That’s by icon build. I’ll discuss it on my channel soon.

[@coreone3697]

I just cant believe the thing human could make it's just mind boggling

[@lkendrix7782]

I’m looking forward to a multi level residence with challenging shapes and curves!

[@VIsTheMusic]

Super incredible!!! I would love a soundproof little 3D printed home to call my very own, I'm a low income music recording artist in Canada living in a 145sq feet apartment with tracing paper thin walls. I have constant anxiety when practicing my music because I don't want to disrupt neighbors 24/7. Where can low income artists apply ? Thanks in advanced. That is my only wish for now in my life. If this is made possible I will wish that all low income profession full time loving artists like me, to all have their own 3D printed homes with built in sound proof studios! End to poverty and homelessness for loving artists in Canada. 🤚🥰

[@thetidykiwitauranga]

What about printed off grid building? That would be cool!

[@alexthehelper9092]

We need a megastructure like spacecrafts and mckendree cylinders

[@cynthiatimmerman9670]

I'll volunteer my back yard for a 3D printed tornado shelter structure

[@SonyDjuana]

3:05 imagine if someone accidentally drop a tool within the wall, you may have to leave it there for good.

[@CarieSaad]

They got magnets for that

[@madtscientist8853]

Sounds like a good murder mystery book the " the printed murder"

[@brettmastema7056]

I worked at a place once and a cat fell in between the walls and it died. They couldn't get to the animals body. So it smelled so bad for the longest time. I thought it was just how my boss smelt until i found out. I would assume the dead bones are still there though.

[@brettmastema7056]

@@madtscientist8853 It could be like A modern version of Poe's Cask of Amontillado except the walls get printed around the guy. LOL

[@mikebreeden6071]

Fireproof houses for CA and other places. Storm proof houses for hurricane areas.

[@ovidiudutu4505]

Back to basics. Neighborhood looking like Bedrock :))

[@rhejamphi]

Very cool. But earthblock or rammed earth is still faster and cheaper with similar benefits. It’s also more sustainable.

[@paulzidek1466]

I would find it interesting if they used a large printer to print out Armor and Tools . (Like hammers and wrenches). Maybe create a new model of car that uses a 3d printer to print all of the parts or almost all of the parts.

[@joeford2127]

id like to see someone do a castle

[@mefobills279]

I would prefer helix micro rebar rather than synthetic fibers in the grouting. Micro cracking in future methinks

[@yahiahalabi4459]

Can we print netting structures with 3D printing tech?

[@kartikdave8373]

How strong are the houses made of 3D printers compared to ordinary houses and for how many years do they last?

[@railgap]

The question is rather: how strong is concrete without reinforcing steel in it? (spoilers: it's not)

[@bestmnts1468]

they are the same strong as normal houses and lasts forever

[@lokeibeats4588]

Are they insulated? How do would they stay warm in the winter?

[@spheredude6003]

if its cold in the winter welp then too bad

[@BayAreaPolice]

Oh yeah I remember hearing about this a year ago

[@lalboimanlun1230]

I want me some 3d printed girlfriends.

[@meamanik]

Lalboi Manlun you mean sexdolls 😂😂

[@madtscientist8853]

Metal 3D printers and electronics are not that good YET

[@spielmitmir26]

don't be greedy. 1 girlfriend is a big enough ambition for you...

[@zacharylewis417]

Give Japan some more time. We will get there.

[@pamelanewcomb6583]

Where do you purchase one of these machines

[@margaretrice9633]

would like to know more on the cost to develop a 3d community housing development.

[@ivanvilla1412]

All fun and games till a hurricane ruins it with wind and rain

[@Lechuga2x]

3D printed mansions!

[@tutakanemm]

My one question is how do they run the Electrical wirings and fittings on these sorta buildings? That part I need explained, also the plumbings parts. At least we can see they're made to avoid using iron rods for structural integrity. But the 2 asked here would really be a great knowledge to understand how they overcome those. 1. Electrical Wirings 2. Plumbing done. 3. If staircase or lifts how can they accomplish those.

[@spielmitmir26]

The same way we make concrete buildings now, they have an inner frame.

[@navrajjohal9053]

@@spielmitmir26 please elaborate ?

[@navrajjohal9053]

i dont know a cost effective way to get HVAC, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL done in these homes to say the least

[@eaaeeeea]

These companies are creating the solution for affordable housing... On Mars!

[@redcoin2249]

I wanna invest in this. This could help build houses for the world's poor

[@joecosta5189]

what is the price range to build a home like this

[@taavikoppel1769]

Concrete is normally reinforced. Why is the windmill support not reinforced? Concrete is good under compression but rubbish under tension. When the windmill shakes, parts of the base are under tension and will develop cracks. During sub-zero temperatures water will creep into the cracks, freeze, expand and increase the cracks. How is this handled in 3D printing concrete?

[@underworldgamez]

Are there any 3D printing companies in the USA?

[@philwilliamson3d]

I'd love to see a house being printed with multiple materials at the same time, electrical conduit, pvc pipe for water, glass for windows and ducts for ventilation. Walls and a roof are not the hard or the costly part of a house, it's the systems in the house: electricity, water, HVAC.

[@navrajjohal9053]

lol relax bro let them slowly catch up

[@navrajjohal9053]

lol plumbing must be the least of their concerns if this is the future

[@navrajjohal9053]

funny how i have until nos watched about 5 videos related to 3d housing and they just dont talk about how any of these above are being put in that house

[@OhadRimert]

What is the music in the start of the video? Who is the artist please?

[@russellmanweller6694]

I invented the 3d printer in my head long ago. It was exactly this one. I never thought about it being small, just a big one, that used concrete in layers. I also invented the iPod in my head long ago. But I figured you could give the device away free with the perches of the PC program and buy the songs. They would make money selling the digital songs. I didn't know back then that everyone would just steal the music for free.

[@chadpurser]

How do you add insulation? I see small cavities that could hold insulation, but there is also a lot of areas of thermal bridging. Also, how do you run utilities (plumbing, power)?

[@kevina2052]

The internal structure of the wall looks like running pipes and electric lines wouldn't be too difficult. That obviously wasn't mentioned on the video. The way the concert was layered in a zig zag pattern seems to be very strong and probably has plenty of insultating properties as is.

[@KrissowskiM]

You insulate from outside - simple styrofoam will do!

[@CarieSaad]

Watch other videos of 3D printed houses & buildings. They tell u how it's done. I've watched several videos on it.

[@jameswalker590]

@@kevina2052 Concrete is not a good insulator.

[@stephenrafter1980]

I want to see it in a hurricane first before I get one lol.

[@jasonjoore6782]

i was looking for this comment lol

[@stephenrafter1980]

@@jasonjoore6782 bahahahahahahaha

[@grannylearns9156]

I'd love to see this technique used with liquified recycled plastic. I know they make bricks out of recycled plastic and then build houses with them already. But, I am thinking of skipping a couple of steps, gaining speed and efficiency and eventually lowering cost. I wonder if the technology is already here to keep the plastic in a slurry form.

[@idlenoodle2385]

scifi Fabricatiors are slowly becoming real . epic