# 3D-Printed Home Concepts This 3D-Printed Freeform House Maximizes Curb Appeal By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-home References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/06/07/watg-urban-architecture-studio-3d-printed-house-carbon-plastic-fibre-panels-chicago-usa-competition/) & [watg](http://www.watg.com/) WATG Urban Architecture Studio recently won a design competition for its proposal for this 3D-printed home. The home will be entitled 'Curve Appeal' and is a [large arching building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house) that is comprised of panels that "create an exterior skin and interior core." A construction company that mixes plastic and carbon fibre will have its unique process utilized for this 3D-printed home. While the house will be relatively small in size -- between 600 and 800 feet -- it will have all the amenities of most single-family homes. The beautiful and modern home will be more [cost-effective than other traditional construction methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype). This 3D-printed home proposal uses architectural design and construction processes in a completely new way and the result will be a futuristic home that will pave the way for other ventures of its kind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Homes:** The trend of 3D-printed homes is disrupting the construction industry by offering cost-effective and futuristic housing solutions. - **Architectural Innovation:** The trend of architectural innovation through 3D printing is providing new design possibilities and construction techniques. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** The trend of using sustainable materials, such as plastic and carbon fiber, in 3D-printed homes is disrupting traditional construction methods and promoting environmental sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating 3D printing technology to build cost-effective and sustainable homes. - **Architecture:** Architects can embrace the trend of 3D-printed homes to push the boundaries of design and create more unique and futuristic structures. - **Materials Manufacturing:** The materials manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of 3D printing by developing new and sustainable materials suitable for construction purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Record-Breaking 3D-Printed Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md)