Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Printed
Climate-Proof
3D-printed housing prioritizes protection from the elements.
5.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Printed Climate-Proof trend?
Printed Climate-Proof: As climate change becomes an important factor in how new homes around the world are built, 3D-printed housing is making the process of designing natural disaster-proof housing easier. These homes offer sustainable and protective construction that avoids structural issues in the case of extreme weather.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Printed Climate-Proof trend
As consumers become increasingly concerned about how current and impending weather changes will impact their lives, more are turning to longer term investments and choices that guarantee them some level of protection when it comes to the consequences of climate change. These changes can exist in everything from housing to where people choose to live.
Trend themes
Themes within the Printed Climate-Proof trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Climate-Proof
The trend towards climate-proof housing is spurring the development of 3D-printed housing construction.
02
Sustainable 3D Printing
With 3D printing as a solution with a low embodied carbon impact, sustainable 3D-printed habitats are becoming increasingly common.
03
Self-Sufficient Cities
Designing sustainable and self-sufficient cities with solutions for pandemics and natural disasters is a growing trend.
Industry implications
What the Printed Climate-Proof trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
3D printing technology is revolutionizing the way architects design and build sustainable and climate-proof structures.
For
Construction
The application of 3D printing in construction has the potential to reduce average construction time, material waste, and overall costs.
For
Real Estate
As consumers become more concerned about climate change and natural disasters, there is an opportunity to create innovative housing solutions that guarantee them protection in different environments.
Workshop question
How is your brand prioritizing long-term sustainability and protection for customers?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Printed Climate-Proof
Trend score 5.9 out of 10, from popularity 84%, activity 80%, freshness 11%.
Popularity84%
Activity80%
Freshness11%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Printed Climate-Proof trend
5 featured examples from Jun 3, 2020 to Mar 31, 2022CategoryEco
Sustainable Self-Sufficient Neighborhoods
This City Design Addresses Climate Change & Pandemics
Self-sustainable cities will require clean energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
CategoryEco
Climate-Responsive 3D-Printed Homes
House Zero Was Designed by ICON and Lake|Flato Architects
The construction industry can leverage 3D printing technology to build climate-responsive, sustainable, and energy-efficient homes that reduce environmental impact.
CategoryEco
Sustainable 3D-Printed Homes
Holcim and COBOD Have Launched the 14 Trees Initiative to Build Homes
The construction industry can benefit from utilizing 3D-printing technology and sustainable materials to provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions.
CategoryEco
3D-Printed Floating Houses
Scoolpt's Prvok Home is Eco-Friendly and 3D-Printed on a Pontoon
The construction industry can adopt 3D-printing technology to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
CategoryEco
Sustainable 3D Printed Habitats
WASP Debuts TECLA, a New Circular Model of Housing
The construction industry can adopt new techniques and materials to create sustainable, 3D-printed homes like the WASP TECLA, reducing waste and improving end-of-life consideratio…
