# Printed Concrete Micro-Homes This Concrete Tiny House Was 3D-Printed in Just 24 Hours By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-tiny-house References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/139022/vesta-3d-printed-tiny-house/) This concrete tiny house might not look like much, but it's a marvel of 3D-printed architecture. The structure was created by a [3D concrete printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darpa-1) called the Vesta in just 24 hours—the machine was able to crank out about three feet per second to create this impressive 8' x 5' x 7' home. Beyond being an impressive example of how far 3D printing has come in architecture and design alone, this [3D-printed tiny house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1) prototype set up in Houston, Texas could revolutionize the production of [disaster relief shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype) and other temporary abodes. While definitely smaller than most, it's emphasized that this micro-home is in fact fully liveable. Following this demonstration, there are plans to further refine the V3 Vesta Printer and develop an up-to-code home to be developed in Michigan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printed Architecture:** The Vesta 3D concrete printer presents opportunities for architects to efficiently produce structures. - **Disaster Relief Housing:** 3D printed micro-homes offer an innovative solution to quickly and efficiently house displaced individuals during emergencies. - **Sustainable Housing:** 3D printing technology allows for eco-friendly materials and design to be used to create low-cost housing options for those in need. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction Industry:** 3D printing can disrupt traditional construction methods by offering faster, more efficient and eco-friendly options. - **Emergency Services Industry:** The use of 3D printing in creating disaster relief housing offers an innovative solution to quickly house displaced individuals during emergencies. - **Environmental Industry:** Sustainable 3D printed housing offers an innovative solution that can decrease waste and the carbon footprint of traditional construction methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [Fire-Safe 3d Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verovistas.md) - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md) - [Record-Breaking 3D-Printed Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big.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)