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3D printing was invented by Los Angeles-based Contour Crafting in 1998. Now several firms are tackling the challenge of creating 3D printed structures – with applications ranging from backyard homes in LA to space bases on Mars.
3d printing is pushing the boundaries of home building, one inch at a time. The printer works by squirting a concrete mixture in layers to build floors and walls. Software monitors the weather conditions, and the machine can adjust the mixture. 3D printing machines vary on how fast they print.
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LACDA led an RFP for a 3D printed house
LA City Council Proposes Using 3D Printers Paid For By ‘Millionaires Income Tax’ To Build Homeless Residences – Wesson said a 0.5% millionaires’ income tax would generate an estimated $243 million per year in Los Angeles County.
Will 3D Printing Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis? (Dwell)
The 3D printing process is starting to evolve – using photosensitive resin and light.
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- Austin-based construction technology firm Icon will print six homes, each about 500 square feet in size, for the Community First Village on Hog Eye Road, which is off Decker Lane in Northeast Austin. Article.