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3D-Printed Mansions

This House Created by Winsun Shows Off Design, 3D-Printed Materials

— January 19, 2015 — Art & Design
When it comes to housing design, 3D-printed architecture has the ability to speed up the construction process and cut down on a lot of waste. Proving that this kind of technology is available right now, a Chinese construction company Winsun unveiled its largest 3D-printed buildings yet.

Proving it is capable of printing more than just one-storey building as it did last year, Winsun set up a totally 3D-printed mansion that spans nearly 12,000 square feet. While this may not be a "mansion" compared to other homes, this is indeed a mansion of 3D-printed architecture. The house is made from 3D-printed concrete, so that pieces of the building can be pre-fabricated and then assembled quickly and easy once on site.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Architecture - As a technology that speeds up the construction process and cuts down on waste, 3D-printed architecture has great potential to disrupt traditional building methods.
2. Prefab Construction - Using 3D-printed materials for pre-fabricated construction allows for quick and easy assembly on site, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for the prefab construction industry.
3. Customized Mansions - The ability to 3D-print customized mansions opens new opportunities for the luxury real estate industry to offer unique and personalized homes to clients.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from incorporating 3D-printed architecture to speed up processes and reduce waste.
2. Prefab Housing - 3D-printed materials offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the prefab housing industry by providing quick and easy assembly and customization options.
3. Luxury Real Estate - The luxury real estate industry can utilize 3D-printing to offer customized and unique homes to clients looking for one-of-a-kind mansions.
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