# Printed Courtyard Villas This 3D-Printed Architecture Project Avoids Conventional Construction By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-architecture References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160908-two-3d-printed-suzhou-style-chinese-courtyards-are-unveiled-in-binzhou.html) WinSun China is a company that's at the forefront of 3D-printed architecture and continues to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing with its latest project. As of late, the company has been creating a series of [courtyard-style homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-patis) in Binzhou City in the northern Shandong Province of China. The villas themselves take inspiration from the Gardens of Suzhou, which is now recognized as a [UNESCO World Heritage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovyatra) site. These impressive structures were built within just two months, which will be appealing to developers who are interested in the ways that additive manufacturing can speed up construction. What's most impressive about these [3D-printed homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-hsu) is that they are built to the country's building standards and are fully equipped with contemporary amenities like air conditioning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for 3D-printed architecture to revolutionize the construction industry. - **Additive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate how additive manufacturing can speed up construction processes and reduce costs. - **Contemporary Amenities in 3d-printed Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative designs that integrate modern technologies and amenities into 3D-printed homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement 3D-printing technology in the construction industry to streamline and accelerate building projects. - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D-printed homes in real estate development to meet the increasing demand for affordable and sustainable housing. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace additive manufacturing techniques in manufacturing industries to improve efficiency and flexibility in production processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [Fire-Safe 3d Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verovistas.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md) - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md)