# Sustainable 3D-Printed Desert Homes The 'Casa Covida' is Constructed with Natural Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-covida References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/14/this-3d-printed-house-is-made-from-a-mix-of-soil-straw-sand-and-other-sustainable-materials/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The '[Casa Covida](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-jardin)' has been designed by Emerging Objects as a naturalistic dwelling constructed in the desert using a mix of materials to create a durable, eye-catching and functional space for escaping from society. The home was constructed using a [three-axis Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d) (SCARA) that used a mixture of sand, clay, silt and water. Three spaces within the home are present including a sleeping space, a central space and a bathing space to make it functional for escaping city life, which is reflected in the name -- 'Casa Covida' -- which refers to the ongoing pandemic and the Spanish word for cohabitation. The 'Casa Covida' home is situated in the [desert of San Luis Valley, Colorado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home) and features an inflatable pink roof in the middle that can be used during inclement weather or to keep the heat of a fire inside. This also gives the building a flowering cactus-like appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable 3D Printing:** Advancements in 3D printing technology that prioritize sustainability and natural materials could disrupt the construction industry. - **Off-grid Living:** Innovative housing solutions like the 'Casa Covida' that prioritize self-sustainability and living off the grid have potential to disrupt the real estate industry. - **Innovative Materials:** Emerging materials like sand, clay, and silt mixed with water have potential to disrupt traditional building materials and create new possibilities in architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Innovative 3D printing techniques and natural building materials have the potential to disrupt traditional construction methods and create more sustainable housing solutions. - **Real Estate:** Off-grid living solutions that prioritize self-sustainability and innovative architecture could disrupt traditional real estate practices and create new demand in the market. - **Architecture:** The use of new, sustainable materials in construction and the rise of off-grid living have the potential to disrupt traditional architectural practices and create new possibilities for innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [Fire-Safe 3d Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verovistas.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [3D-Printed Cacao Waste Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-eco-village.md)