IPFS News Link • 3D Printing
Habitat for Humanity's First 3D-Printed Home on East Coast Goes to Home-buyer...
• Good News NetworkWhen April Stringfield took the keys to her new 3 bedroom house in Virginia, a special bit of history was made.
The new home for April and her 13-year old son is the first one constructed by Habitat for Humanity on the East Coast using 3D printing.
With lumber prices high, Habitat for Humanity saved an estimated 15% per square foot compared to their normal building costs.
The 1,200 square-foot house featuring 2 full bathrooms uses concrete, which retains temperature better than wood, and will save on heating and cooling costs. It's also more resistant to tornado and hurricane damage.