Chilean Team Builds Latin America's First 3D Printed 'Seed House'
A university team in Chile has built Latin America's first 3D printed concrete house called "Casa Semilla" or "Seed House". The project was led by the University of Biobío's Faculty of Architecture. They used advanced 3D printing technology to change traditional home construction.
The house is 30 square meters and has seven concrete walls. The team used a special printer called Atenea UBB and a KUKA robot to build the walls. This was done in 29 hours. It took only two more days to finish the rest of the house. This method is faster and could make homes cheaper to build.
The house was built in Concepción's Torreones neighborhood. It shows how 3D printing can help solve housing problems in Latin America. The sturdy design could also be useful in places like Chile which faces earthquakes. Homes like this may offer better protection in natural disasters.
Although the technology is still costly and needs more testing "Casa Semilla" is a great example of how 3D printed homes could change construction in the future. With further development this technology could become more affordable and widely used.
The project also highlights environmental benefits like less waste and the use of eco friendly materials. "Casa Semilla" proves that new technology can help build green affordable homes.
As the first 3D printed house in Latin America, "Casa Semilla" shows the innovation of Chilean researchers. This opens the door for more advancements in 3D printing across the region.
