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Much as this is innovative I cant help but notice there isn't any insulation in these homes. Sure, you have 6inches of concrete, but that just makes it more ex
by KaiserPro 4y ago
Much as this is innovative I cant help but notice there isn't any insulation in these homes.
Sure, you have 6inches of concrete, but that just makes it more expensive to build.
From what I can see, its probably cheaper and quicker to pour ICF(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulating_concrete_form https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulating_concrete_form). They are basically uber insulative, super quick to build, and support multiple floors in one pour.
The only way I can see the "3d" printed approach being either Eco(cheap) or Eco (earth friendly) is using doing a rammed earth/adobe system. At least then you only really need to dig up earth, power the machine, and boom, you have walls.
- daenz 4y agoAccording to this[0], there is insulation filling the gap between the inside and outside walls. 0. https://youtu.be/QCWKJvsqjb4?t=549 https://youtu.be/QCWKJvsqjb4?t=549
- bilsbie 4y agoCould they have a second print head for expanding foam?
- was_a_dev 4y agoCavity wall insulation would be easier
- lancesells 4y agoI wonder what it takes to change the layout of your house. Removing a wall seems a lot more difficult when there's 6 inches of concreate than a traditional home.