# 3D-Printed Mud Houses The Wasp 3D Printers Construct Low-Cost Mud Houses By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasp-3d-printers References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/wasp-3d-printers-house-mud/34340/) & [wasproject.it](http://www.wasproject.it/w/en/2014/10/wasp-press-release-rome-maker-faire/) The Wasp 3D printers are being developed by Italian firm Wasp. Wasp's project is aiming to bring together creative architecture with sustainable technology to bring socially good projects to life. Its 3D printers are capable of producing low-cost mud housing that could alleviate housing shortages in many parts of the world. The Wasp 3D printer is around 6 meters tall and capable of printing structures up to 3 meters in height. The mud brick homes it builds have a low carbon footprint, and can be put together quickly in places where traditional construction techniques might not be feasible. The design of these mud structures is inspired by the mud dauber wasps, which build their nests using mud. The term Wasp also doubles as an acronym for 'World's Advanced Saving Project'. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** The development of 3D-printed mud houses presents an opportunity for the advancement of sustainable architecture. - **Affordable Housing:** The use of Wasp 3D printers to construct low-cost mud houses can disrupt the affordable housing industry and address housing shortages. - **Innovative Construction Techniques:** The utilization of 3D printing technology in building mud houses introduces innovative construction techniques with a low carbon footprint. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology to revolutionize building methods and increase efficiency. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can leverage the development of 3D-printed mud houses to promote environmentally-friendly and socially-conscious housing solutions. - **Technology:** The technology industry can further develop 3D printing capabilities to expand its applications in various sectors, including construction and architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [Record-Breaking 3D-Printed Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md)