This One-Of-A-Kind Neighborhood Is Filled With 3D-Printed Homes

[@automateconstruction]

My whole youtube channel is dedicated to this topic of 3D printed houses, I actually got to interview the CEO of this company too!

[@King_TuTT]

how do they insulate the walls? can you have this with a basement?

[@DanielGBenesScienceShows]

This building site is actually a few minutes from our traditional neighborhood. My wife has been telling me about it, so last night as we were passing by it, we drove into the neighborhood. It was an interesting sight to behold. There was no building going on at that late hour but it looked like a Hollywood UFO crash investigation site with numerous tower structures topped with blinking lights surrounded by black curtains, lots of equipment, a portable “Police” camera tower, and an on-site security vehicle. We didn’t want to make security nervous, so we got an eye-full then left. If you’ve ever played Disney Infinity, it reminded me of when you unlock a new building… Black curtains go up, a bunch of robots unpack themselves and start whirring around inside spraying walls into existence with laser beams just out of sight, then the curtains drop and *POOF*, there’s a building.

[@ryan2130]

3D printing an object eliminates the need for tooling and assembly. So it's definitely the future of building a lot of stuff.

[@Iconoclasher]

Why is it that we have geniuses that can create machines like this but when it comes to politicians, we have the most stupid bottom-feeders humans have ever produced?

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Because we have stupid “bottom feeders” voting for them?

[@jgro1976]

Because geniuses like them are actually trying to improve humanity, while politicians (using the far right / Republicans as an example) really only care about themselves.

[@atranimecs]

Because intelligence doesn't equate to wealth or power....the fact people go straight for this line of thinking shows you the ignorance of the average person. Generational inherited wealth is also a thing. Most politicians come from affluent backgrounds

[@modernpeasants7]

The politicians are smart. They are robbing us blind by the millions with their corporate billionaire buddies. Capitalism is a disease.

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

Because politicians are not geniuses

[@B.K.7.7.7]

Finally we are building homes that can withstand the hurricanes...

[@Wongseifu548]

Yeah but the houses are pretty much ovens. And building these houses I. Texas of all places

[@xxxxMonkeyGirlxxxx]

@@Wongseifu548 you do know that many homes in Florida are also built out of concrete right? They are not ovens and in fact insulate heat and cold far better than a wood house does.

[@lordy1952]

@@Wongseifu548 you know ovens are very well insolated right? Keeping the heat in the winter and keeping AC/cool air in the summer

[@JahisLovePsalms]

I want to see it being build up here in Michigan to test it out in all 4 seasons. I would like to know how it handles the moisture from winter to spring

[@lasenoritacometa1977]

That’s us in one day 😂

[@truantray]

There is no insulation or vapor barrier. This honestly is a scam. Not cheaper than wood framing and in the future, any changes will be impossible which are trivial to do in wood framed houses. Pipe leaks in the wall? Sell the house. Seismic activity? Get TF out.

[@hashiramasenju6058]

You do realize they already have concrete buildings in Michigan right? How would these be any different?

[@armanitransport2604]

🤔 Good question

[@kencalligar8116]

Insiders know the very real limitations of ICON. Including no insulation. Check out RSG 3-D for resilient, energy efficient homes.

[@coryc9040]

I think in 50 years this will be seen as a gimmick. Needs to be a lot cheaper to be viable.

[@ku8721]

In 50 years it will be cheaper. Look at regular 3d printers they used to cost thousands of dollars and were rather glitchy. Now you can buy one for a couple hundred and they are much more reliable. Same is true for almost all new technology, look at microwaves, computers, cell phones, electric cars, the list is endless, all things that cost a fortune when they were released commercially but become much cheaper over time, and often with vast improvements made on the originals.

[@hashiramasenju6058]

Every new piece of technology is expensive in its beginning. How much do you think flat screen TVs costed when they first came out? What about computers? Do you think the average American was able to afford a computer when they were first built? Definitely not so it's naive to think it's a gimmick just because of the high cost.

[@bradaltemeyer4472]

It's not the tech that is expensive. Just the area of Texas there is very pricy.

[@antiquarian1773]

applying 3d printer to houses is relatively new, with any new technology cost will be high. Eventually cost will come down, and when they come down to a certain price it will be used everywhere. However we are not at that moment but are approaching it.

[@SBahamondes]

It will be

[@evry1elsesukkz]

"prices will go down the more we build" is interesting, considering the same thing was very likely argued when we traded material quality for cost.

[@LR0278]

How much do they cost? $400,000 for now, however that’s also before large corporations buy them for leasing purposes. Oh and there won’t be enough so like demand and not enough supply will make them at least triple in price because you know capitalism folks.

[@boydseabiscuit2635]

people in hk: that's cheap real estate

[@Geeksmithing]

They took our jobs!!!!!!!!!!!!😆

[@renaissance18]

spongetron: welcome to the future LOL

[@CircaBEFORE]

Love it.

[@Wongseifu548]

The problem with that statement is these houses are not pleasing to the eye. Plus instead of traditional wood frames your going complete concrete which will turn the house into an oven

[@theblanklogo]

I agree. Maybe they can cover the 3D printed walls with something more pleasing to the eye.

[@hashiramasenju6058]

You might say that now but in 5-10 years or so, everyone will want one. That's how things work. One day you hate it and the next you can't live without it.

[@-Princesse-]

What about wiring, electricity, and plumbing?

[@lordy1952]

Just guessing, plumbing are probably directly to the foundation. Electric are cut out after walls are harden and lay in between walls.

[@antiquarian1773]

Same way its done with traditional homes.

[@kushyadav8269]

Can this build home between two homes?

[@truantray]

This is done from the perspective of someone who has no idea what he is talking about. A small crew can frame a house in less time than it takes to assemble the printer gantry. How do you insulate with a vapor barrier? Only the walls are printed, roof is still woodframe. In the future, forget any interior wall changes and repairs will be impossible. How do you keep that textured surface clean? This will not result in cheaper or better houses.

[@atranimecs]

A framed house doesnt have hurricane durability, if they are smart theyll create an gap in the walls to add an insulation barrier then cap the top off. There would need to be a lot more considerarion in ventilation and controlling humidity. What size house are you framing compared to these printers? What is the difference in overall labor cost at the end of it? How much in lifetime maintenance costs are you saving? I imagine the printer will become easier and easier to assemble as they move out of prototypes. A point to be made though is what you get is set in stone and there would be significant design choices so that repairing and accessing plumbing/electrical is a priority....bringing out a jackhammer to do maintenance is a nonstarter. Theres going to be a future where using wood won't be possible anymore.

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

The way of the features also taking people job the way

[@jbg457]

Amazing!!

[@kalidfx]

if this is the future then architects sure is going to have easy jobs.

[@gabbieisler9634]

this is good for non-earthquake countries

[@lasenoritacometa1977]

Wow ..

[@KalistareProductions]

Geez, and one of the Lennarians was trying to sell me one of these! I can't afford a half mill home! 😂

[@mstrbomber6942]

While interesting, I have to ask how affective it is; like if it’s really faster and cost. However you’ll still need to hire work crews to put everything inside like plumbings, electrics, windows, cabinets, etc.

[@bradaltemeyer4472]

nice crane approach/ and on rails is a good choice/ in my imagination when I suggested making the tech mobile to go all around a neighborhood/ I was imagining one on large wheels/ rails are an improvement! **the tech can be used to build many types of homes/ or structures within design limits// many builders are focused on popular price points for money making within these areas such as Georgetown, Certainly still a possibility to build entire neighborhoods of smaller lower priced houses// and also large McMansions.

[@D10101]

There is not a shortage of ppl who can/want to build homes, THEY learning how to take the jobs away, and I can say more

[@kencalligar8116]

Unfortunately this technology is very limited at this time. It can only produce walls of 10'6" max. So, anything above that - ceiling, roof, second story- has to be wood framed. That means really no resilience to storm, wind, seismic.The leading technology in multi-disaster resilience and energy efficiency is RSG 3-D which is supplying to all manner of homes, resorts, universities, US Gov't, commercial buildings. RSG 3-D is the future of building, not ICON

[@joyanders3968]

Looks interesting, but has it been tested in the real world? I didn't see anything about that on the RSG 3-D website.

[@WWEFANZ61]

Look how advanced technology is improving.

[@mini2nut67]

You forgot one big negative. The rounded corners. The rough rounded edges are going to be a magnet for dust, dirt, debris, insects, etc. I can’t imagine the amount of dusting maintenance that would be required periodically on the interior 10’ high walls alone.

[@Solomeo_Paredes159]

I want to request a house custom made with 3d and metal roof with columns of steel inside and outside to bear weight unformly, add solar panel too. Where can i contact them?

[@julieta203]

Its impressive how far the technology has come but the finish wont be acceptable to most people and will need to be rendered/plastered finish adding to cost an losing any cost benefit. There is probably far more applications than just houses too.

[@hawknet9933]

“A 5.5 shaker”

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

Prices won't go down just look at all the houses built today with wood they're going way up

[@JahisLovePsalms]

Mid 400s that’s not cheep

[@atranimecs]

Maintenance and Disaster costs can add uppppp

[@wendyekole3564]

Okay Demetri I see you!

[@muddyhotdog4103]

They've been building, using, and perfecting this tech in Europe for a decade now.. The people in USA aren't any brains behind it. Just copy cats

[@ChristopherMoody-nz8hv]

2:22

[@adrianpaligar2026]

I doubt it can withstand an intense earthquake.

[@hashiramasenju6058]

If it is reinforced with concrete then yes, it will withstand an intense earthquake. These will obviously be built differently in Texas than they would be on the west coast.

[@keld101]

I pass by this neighborhood every week. Basically, no one lives there. The houses are way too expensive for the expermental nature of them. There's no way of knowing if they'll last so no one wants to drop half a million on one. They're also very ugly.

[@PaulHenreid]

a "home printer" lol

[@sarahgallagher5332]

Sorry for the much delayed response, Ken... Which is good on you for reducing the CO2 content... What I want, though, is that there's some genius out there's devising something equally strong and stable that's near-to-purely green... That even devours CO2...

[@randallcox2238]

There goes construction jobs furthering economic trouble.

[@ScottPlude]

How much energy is required to build the homes. What is the cost per square foot. It's a nice experiment but we need long term studies before going mainstream Oh, show me how to hang a family portrait on the wall...

[@I_Make]

We are going to change the world by 3d printers 😉😉👌

[@mazvitaselemani]

Am I the only one worried about construction workers? This is gonna cause so many job losses

[@kaitlinskeenissimo274]

A good! If I get one the men in my life won't be punching holes in those walls

[@3Dmaking]

If this is a 3D printer how come that they are not printning the ceiling or the roof as well 😂😂😂.

[@KalistareProductions]

All the things people mention in the comments that are "wrong" with this method of building are literally fixed before the cement dries. Then it's filled in. Geez, it's like introducing cave men to fire with everyone!

[@marctoonz813]

*Squidward:* Futureeee

[@sarahgallagher5332]

The cement and concrete industry is one of the most neglected in the fight against climate change. It's responsible for about 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, more than double those from flying or shipping.

[@kencalligar8116]

That is true Sarah. At RSG 3-D we reduce by 40% the concrete content of commercial walls and disaster-resilient buildings. When you compare life-cycle of RSG 3-D (500 years) to building multiple wood frame homes during this span the $ savings, materials savings and health benefits really show. We were the winner of a LEED Life-Cycle Assessment against all other global building products.

[@D10101]

So it's gonna be this "print" what's next, do they just live In a cement house, help

[@vivavasquez]

tested on Mexicans

[@임진영]

👍🙂🙂🙂

[@skit5175]

Sausage homes 😂😂😂😂

[@genericgoon3748]

ah, housing for the peasants

[@jonathanallport4189]

Alpha$+ l Love

[@harendabar]

Pouring. concrete lets call it printing 😂

[@mini2nut67]

It’s a great concept and may be the future of home building BUT… ICON needs to engineer a square edge instead of the round one that is currently used. That rough rounded edge is going to be a magnet for dust, dirt, debris, insects, etc. I can’t imagine the amount of maintenance it would require on the 10’ high interior walls alone. Eliminate the rounded edge and I am sold on the idea.

[@schlz69]

I have been watching this for years now, They have 2 Huge Hurdles, the first is Building code, for now they are stuck with areas with no code requirements, a Variance, or an Engineers Stamp on every one. The other Hurdle is a Much bigger one, thats their "Secret Sauce" Concrete! If you know anything about Concrete, you know its Not an Environmentally friendly product, It is Carbon Heavy. Concrete production produces 8% of the overall global emission, and in New Jersey it makes up 12% of emissions in New Jersey. to be fair Icon's sauce is a little less because its not aggregate heavy, some portion of those emissions do come from the aggregate production, However for every ton of Cement produced, 0.8 tonnes of CO2 are produced. This is a huge Hurdle to overcome.