Columbia is building its first 3D printed concrete home in South Linden, which could hold the key to low-cost housing.
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3d printed house are more cost-effective, built more quickly, and require fewer resources than traditional wood-frame houses.
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Central Ohio has a housing shortage building 10-12k homes per year instead of the needed 14-19k to accommodate demand.
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Contractor Mayo Makinde is pioneering 3D printed home technology in Columbus, believing it's the "answer to the future."
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The 3D printer uses computer-programmed patterns to build homes layer by layer, completing structures within hours.
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Makinde's 870 sq ft, 2-bedroom home is estimated to cost between $150,000 and $200,000 upon completion.
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3d printed house face zoning challenges, but Makinde's project has paved the way for future builds in Columbus.
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Concrete homes are also mold, insect and decay resistant when compared to traditional wood frame houses.
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The technology isn't an immediate solution but could be a "game changer" within the next decade.
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Makinde plans to turn the home into an Airbnb and use it to inspire local children to learn about 3D printing technology.