# 3D-Printed Hemp Houses This Collaborative Housing Project from Mirreco and Arcforms is Sustainable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-houses References: [arcforms.au](http://arcforms.com.au/) & [mirreco](http://mirreco.com/) Sustainability in housing will likely continue to gain momentum going forward as designers seek to create living spaces without causing detrimental effects on the environment, which is what these 3D-printed hemp houses look to achieve. The housing project has come about through a collaboration between Mirreco Pvt. Ltd. and Arcforms Architects to utilize hemp biomass to create every part of the dwelling. This includes all floors, walls, roofing components and beyond, which are reported to all be [fire, mould and pest-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verovistas), while also offering impressive thermal and acoustic performance for a comfortable living space. The 3D-printed hemp houses are presently being fundraised to get the project going and could help to completely revolutionize the [housing market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) in the coming years. Image Credit: Mirreco & Arcforms ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Housing:** The trend towards sustainable housing solutions will continue to grow, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in construction and materials. - **Biomass-based Construction:** The use of plant-based biomass materials such as hemp in construction and manufacturing is gaining popularity and could offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in material science and engineering. - **3D Printing in Homebuilding:** The use of 3D printing in homebuilding is an emerging trend that offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in architecture, engineering, and construction technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry can utilize sustainable and biomass-based materials to create more eco-friendly buildings while lowering costs. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of building materials and 3D printing technologies can collaborate to develop new solutions for homebuilding utilizing sustainable, plant-based materials. - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate sustainable and 3D printing technologies to create innovative and eco-friendly designs for building projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [Hempcrete-Accented Patchwork Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-facade.md) - [Hemp Rendered Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proclamation-house.md) - [3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tatami-refab-project.md)