# Rapidly 3D-Printed Homes A Chinese Company Constructed Ten 3D-Printed Homes In Less Than 24 Hours By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-homes References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/543518/chinese-company-showcases-ten-3d-printed-houses/) & [yhbm](http://www.yhbm.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=lists&catid=67) Chinese firm WinSun Decoration Design Engineering showed off its 3D-printing and architectural prowess by constructing a set of ten single-storey [3D-printed homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d) in less than 24 hours. While construction may have taken less than a day, the company's custom-built 3D printed took all of twelve years to develop. Measuring 10 meters by 6.6 meters, the 3D printer forged together the homes in [prefab panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) that were attached on site. Each house cost only $5,000 to build, and was constructed using a [cement-based mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick) and making use of glass fiber and construction waste. The houses are all designed to accommodate electrical wiring, insulation and plumbing, all of which are added post-construction. This project is a great example of how construction needn't damage the environment or homeowners' pocketbooks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rapid 3D Printing:** The rapid construction of 3D-printed homes in less than 24 hours demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the construction industry. - **Sustainable Construction:** The use of a cement-based mixture and recycled construction waste in the 3D-printed homes highlights the opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable construction practices. - **Affordable Housing:** Building homes for only $5,000 each through 3D printing technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the affordable housing sector. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The rapid and cost-effective construction of 3D-printed homes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry. - **Technology:** The development and use of 3D printing technology in construction showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry. - **Sustainability:** The use of sustainable materials in 3D-printed homes creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the sustainability industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Record-Breaking 3D-Printed Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big.md) - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md)