Constructing the Future: 3D Printing’s Promises and Pitfalls

The next big thing in construction is 3D-printed structures.

There are already 3D-printed houses, offices, public buildings, and other structures around the world with notable 3D-printed projects in China, Europe, and the U.S. Some of these designs focus on sustainability with solar-operated units. Other projects have created tiny homes, family houses, and even a two-story villa in China.

3D printing allows for the creativity of the designer to shine -- and this creativity is evident in many of these projects.

These 3D-printed buildings boast significant benefits, like fast building time, lowered costs of construction, and improved safety.