Printed Homes

Construction companies turn to giant

3-D printers to address a housing shortage.

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Home Sweet, Printed Home

Poll

How much do you think it is to create and live in a 3D printed house?

• 100%

• 50%

• 25%

• 0%

Draw

Draw a 3D printer that is big enough to create a house!

Multiple Choice

What function does the 3D printers arm perform?

• It releases concrete mix

• It flattens out the printed cement

• It moves the nozzle from side to side

• It helps pack up the printer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps occurs in first in the process of building a house using a 3D printer?

• Assemble the 3D printer on the construction site

• Lay down concrete floors

• Create a digital model of the home

• Install plumbing and electrical systems

Multiple Choice

What aspect of 3D printing houses makes it more environmentally sustainable than traditional house building?

• It generates less waste

• It goes faster

• It is less expensive

• It requires fewer workers

Open Ended

What is the purpose of conducting a test project (or proof of concept)?

Mars Habitat

Open Ended

Explain how using a 3D printer to build houses could beneficial for future astronauts who travel to Mars.