Virginia's first 3D-printed home unveiled in Richmond's southside

[Jilly_in_VA]

Richmond’s first home built with a 3D printer was unveiled on the city’s southside.

The three-bed, two-bath home on Carnation Street was revealed to the community on Thursday.

Instead of lumber, the exterior walls were made of concrete that was printed. The process took about 15 hours but required less labor and few materials.

The hope is to build more of these and make housing more affordable.

https://www.nbc12.com/2022/06/24/virginias-first-3d-printed-home-unveiled-richmonds-southside/

[3catwoman3]

1. Interesting idea but the outside walls are...

...kinda messy looking - rather like the coiled clay dishes you made for your parents in kindergarten.

[Jilly_in_VA]

5. I thought

that was before they were finished. That was the initial printing. You can always put a finish coat of concrete over the top if you wanted, like stucco. But I thought it looked kind of neat. Concrete houses are common in other parts of the world.

[twodogsbarking]

2. I see 3D-printed interstate motels in our future. Will we even notice.

[IcyPeas]

3. interesting. how would it (the concrete) hold up in an earthquake I wonder.

[twodogsbarking]

6. Excellent question. Especially if you go for more stories.

Sounds like a possible new disaster movie.

[relayerbob]

4. Love the idea, but they could have made it look nice

Rather than a sloppy mess. Great marketing skills, there.