# Electric Car-Powered Homes This 3D-Printed House and Electric Car Have a Symbiotic Relationship By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-carpowered References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3051477/a-car-powers-this-experimental-building-made-from-25000-pounds-of-3-d-printed-parts?partner=rss) & [som](http://www.som.com/news/3d-printed_building_powered_by_electric_car_to_be_unveiled_at_industry_day) This [3D-printed house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux) is not just innovative in its manufacturing design method but also revolutionary in its energy consumption system as it is electric car-powered. Designed and created by architect firm SOM and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, this efficient home 'AMIE' provides solutions for the biggest consumers of energy -- homes, transportation and manufacturers. The 3D printing eliminates manufacturing waste since the design can be made to exact specifications, while the building's [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) provide another source of power. The electric car has a bidirectional charger, so whichever system holds more power can help charge the other. This home and car symbiotic system could change the future of living and building practices. Electric car-powered 'AMIE' could influence more manufacturers and designers to create systems that are mutually beneficial instead of individual products, increasing their economic efficiency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Car-powered Homes:** The integration of electric cars and homes creates a symbiotic relationship, revolutionizing energy consumption. - **3D Printing in Home Construction:** The use of 3D printing in home construction reduces waste and allows for precise design specifications. - **Mutually Beneficial Systems:** The concept of mutually beneficial systems like 'AMIE' paves the way for more efficient and innovative products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can adopt 3D printing methods to create sustainable, energy-efficient homes. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore bidirectional charging systems in electric cars to foster symbiotic relationships with energy-efficient homes. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can further contribute to the development of electric car-powered homes by providing advanced solar panel solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transformer-house.md) - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Transportable AI-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-homes.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md)