# 3D-Printed Clay Homes The 'Big Delta' Can Build a 3D-Printed House Quickly for Disaster Relief By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-house References: [slashgear](http://www.slashgear.com/massive-big-delta-3d-printer-can-print-houses-from-mud-and-clay-18405463/) & [wasproject.it](http://www.wasproject.it/w/en/category/3d-big-delta-printer-en/) It's hard to keep up with all the 3D-printing capabilities in the world right now -- 3D chocolate, glass and now, even a 3D-printed house. This massive 40-foot tall machine called 'Big [Delta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-credit-card)' was designed by an Italian company 'WASP' and can build large scale homes out of mud and clay. The 3D-printed house built by the machine costs very little money and expends very little energy to create, making it relatively eco-friendly as well. The printer's nozzle doubles as a mixer and adds chemicals that allow the mud and clay to be structurally reinforced. Intended for disaster relief, this quick and inexpensive way of building houses is revolutionary for third world countries that often get rocked by natural disasters. Short term aid like food and medical supplies are often delivered but a way to build back people's homes and communities efficiently is ground-breaking. Looking towards the future, this machine could even have potential to [build concrete homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tor-alva) around the world or out in space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Homes:** The development of low-cost, eco-friendly homes built with 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. - **Disaster Relief Housing:** A new method of quickly and inexpensively building homes could address the housing needs of communities affected by natural disasters. - **Sustainable Construction Technology:** Innovative construction technology like 3D printing can contribute to more sustainable building practices for a greener future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The use of 3D printing technology in construction could create efficient and eco-friendly housing solutions, disrupting the traditional building industry. - **Humanitarian Aid:** The development of 3D-printed homes could address the shortage of affordable housing in low-income communities and areas affected by natural disasters. - **Space Exploration:** With its potential to build large, scalable structures quickly and using minimal resources, 3D printing technology could be a game changer for space exploration and colonization. ## 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) - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.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) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md)