The world's first biodegradable house was printed on a 3D printer in the USA

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The Center for Advanced Structures and Composites at the University of Maine in the US has created the first 3D-printed house made entirely of biomaterials. 

Thanks to technology, scientists want to solve the housing shortage that the United States has faced in recent years. write Engage.

They have already made one house with an area of ​​about 55 square meters. Its floor, walls, and roof are made of wood fibers and resins, while typically 3D-printed houses are made of clay or concrete.

The publication notes that cement - the key ingredient of concrete - has a huge carbon footprint. As of 2018, global production of this material accounted for approximately 8% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. This is more than the entire aviation industry produces.

Photo: University of Maine

The house is also fully recyclable and does not take much time to assemble. After 3D printing four modules, the center built a biodegradable house in just half a day. Connecting the house to electricity took about two hours.

It is noted that reducing or completely eliminating the need for concrete in construction can dramatically change the situation with the environment.

 

 

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