The challenge—housing more than one billion people. That’s the number of people New Story, a non-profit charity, says need one of the basic necessities of life—shelter. But we cannot solve this problem with the usual solutions. Notes New Story, “a quantum leap in affordability, speed, and quality is needed to reach families exponentially faster.” We can deliver that quantum leap today. The technology exists. It’s 3D printing. And New Story proved it works with a 3D printed house.
At the SXSW show in Austin, TX, New Story revealed its actual size prototype of a 3D printed house–a single story, 600-800 square foot house with living room, bedroom, office space, and bathroom. And it was built in less than 24 hours and for less than $5000. That’s the quantum leap needed—the ability to build a 3D printed house a day for people in developing countries, in poverty or weather ravaged areas, to give them the basic need of shelter.
This is an ideal solution to the housing crisis. In Texas, for example, this initial home meets all local safety codes. New Story will use its mobile 3D printing to build a community in El Salvador.
New Story is partnering with ICON, a construction company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding, that will develop materials for these homes. These materials will meet most recognized standards of safety, comfort and resiliency. The mobile 3D printer will operate with nearly zero waste, and under unpredictable conditions such as limited water, power, and labor infrastructure to tackle housing shortages.
New Story
https://newstorycharity.org
ICON
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