Instead of concrete, 3D printers thread houses with clay

Tradition and innovation come together to bring sustainability to the forefront of locally sourced construction.
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Teodosia Dobriyanova
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Instead of concrete, 3D printers thread houses with clay
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The prominent Italian 3D printing company WASP has come together with Mario Cucinella Architects studio to print clay homes. Using only locally sourced mud and agricultural waste materials, the project pays homage to ancient clay building traditions. It uses new technology to offer sustainable solutions to the construction industry's massive energy use and generation of CO2 emissions.

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Teodosia Dobriyanova
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Teodosia is a video producer at Mashable UK, focussing on stories about climate resilience, urban development, and social good.


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