3D printing has already revolutionized several industries and achieved unprecedented speed of delivery, quality and cost reduction. It has experienced a remarkable technological development in the last few years, with applications in various sectors including automotive, healthcare and aerospace. However, it has not yet been successfully transferred to the construction business.
This is where A3D is positioned. A3D builds homes at fraction of the traditional construction cost, using sustainable materials and done on-site, reducing transportation costs, pollution, and waste.
There is, more than ever, a need for affordable housing. In high income countries the demand is associated to the disparity between income and costs of living. Indeed, in Europe the number of years of gross salary required to acquire a standardized 70 square meter dwelling, finding a markedly upward trend in recent years. Citizens would need to on average save their complete gross salary for 6-11 years to buy a new dwelling. In lower income countries, the demand is associated to rapid economic growth driving urbanization and investments directed providing adequate living conditions to those living in slums. More than 880 million urban residents were estimated to live in slums in 2014, an increase of 11% since 2000. Investments are being deployed from international organizations such as the world bank and at country and local level.
The construction business has remained a slow mover when it comes to building methods and, the application of industrial practices yield a large potential to reduce completion schedules and costs and create the solution to affordability cost and lack of proper residence.
The objective of A3D printer is to develop novel lightweight concrete formulations and 3D printing systems able to build on-site code compliant, sustainable and affordable houses. Our groundbreaking solution has been recognized by urban developers who are seeking to provide affordable and sustainable homes. Now, successful commercialization requires demonstrated field results. Through the feasibility study phase, we have established the roadmap to build our technical solution and a full scale OVO Habitat® , ready to be commercialized.
