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Can 3D printed houses solve the housing crisis? TodayFM

Today many countries face a housing crisis, but being able to 3D print buildings multiple times faster and cheaper than using legacy construction techniques could change that.

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Can 3D printed houses solve the housing crisis? TodayFM
Matthew GriffinFounder, President and Futurist, 311 Institute
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Firstly, thank you to Eiman for arranging this morning’s interview with TodayFM hosts Dermot and Dave where we discussed what impact 3D printing houses will have on the UK’s housing crisis and legacy construction companies.

There’s no doubt that being able to 3D print houses up to 80 percent faster and cheaper than using traditional techniques is a game changer, and as the technology matures, and as regulators get their heads around it, it’s very difficult to see how it won’t become the future standard.

Here’s the introduction to the show: Could you imagine seeing the beginnings of your home built in 24 hours? And at a much smaller cost? The future of house building could be here and it could be 3D printing.

With 3D built houses popping up in places like Dubai, France, Mexico, and the US, Dermot and Dave spoke to Matthew Griffin who has been following the increase of popularity in the new method of construction.

Matthew revealed how it works, what's holding other countries back from fully embracing it and what it will mean for shows like Grand Designs.

You can listen to the full interview below:

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Key takeaways

  1. 3D printing houses can be up to 80 percent faster and cheaper than traditional techniques.
  2. 3D printed houses are already appearing in Dubai, France, Mexico and the US.
  3. As the technology matures and regulators catch up, it is hard to see it not becoming the future standard.

Questions and answers

What does this keynote cover?

It is a radio interview about what 3D printed houses could mean for the UK housing crisis and for legacy construction companies. Matthew explained how the method works, what holds other countries back from embracing it, and what it means for shows like Grand Designs.

Where and when was this session given?

It was given as a radio interview on TodayFM with hosts Dermot and Dave, arranged by Eiman. The recap does not state a date. The full recording is on the page.

Can 3D printing really build the start of a home in 24 hours?

The show was introduced with that question, asking listeners to imagine the beginnings of their home built in 24 hours at a much smaller cost. Matthew says printing houses can be up to 80 percent faster and cheaper than traditional techniques.

Can Matthew give this keynote at our event?

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