This 3D-Printed House Is the First to Be Made Entirely From Bio-Based Materials

The United States is confronted with a shortage of around five million new homes, and according to Ballard, there is an urgent necessity to rapidly increase housing supply without compromising on quality, aesthetics, or sustainability, and this is precisely the strength of their technology.

A study from Singapore in 2020 revealed that a 3D-printed bathroom unit was not only 25.4% more cost-effective but also resulted in almost 86% less carbon dioxide emissions compared to one constructed using traditional building methods.

Nevertheless, critics argue that 3D-printed homes still depend on carbon-intensive concrete, and widespread adoption of building codes addressing the safety and stability of such structures has not yet occurred.

The 3D-printed house described below will completely dispel any doubts.

Maine doesn’t have enough affordable housing or enough workers to build more, but it does have quite a bit of excess wood fiber from its substantial forestry industry. Seeking a solution to those problems, researchers with the University of Maine have taken the industry byproduct to create an experimental 3D-printed house—named BioHome3D—they say is entirely recyclable and bio-based. Alright, let's dive into a room tour of this gorgeous house!