Use cases
Contains all the answers you want on 3D Construction printing use cases.
What are the costs of a 3D-printed house?
Depends on size, country, materials, labor. Printing reduces material, logistics, and specialized labor costs. Costs per m² vary but are competitive for large projects. Example: printing external walls with Termix-3D → Cost (€) = 3200*√(floor area). Insulation integration reduces second-fix costs.
Which parts of a building can be 3D-printed with the MaxiPrinter?
Currently mainly vertical walls (external or partitions). Roofs, windows, utilities, and finishes are added traditionally. This complementarity ensures durability and compliance.
What types of buildings can be made with 3D printing?
The technology allows diverse projects: houses, apartments, public buildings, temporary shelters, protective walls, even reefs. It adapts to both urban and remote contexts.
What are the advantages of a 3D-printed house?
It consumes less material (up to 40% less concrete), produces little waste, and builds much faster. Greater architectural freedom allows innovative designs. It also reduces carbon footprint through adapted formulations.
How long does it take to print a house?
Depending on size/complexity, walls can be printed in a few days vs weeks traditionally. Example: a 50 m² house per day with 1 MaxiPrinter. Other trades (roof, electricity, plumbing) still needed.
What materials are used for 3D construction printing?
Printers use specially designed mortars or concretes that are pumpable and extrudable. They include low-carbon binders and local raw materials. Fibers and additives improve strength. Grain size: 1–10 mm.
Can local materials be used for 3D printing?
Yes. We assist clients in developing local formulations (sand, aggregates, binders). This lowers logistics costs and meets standards. Many projects already use local mixes.
What are the current limits of 3D construction printing?
Focus is still on walls. Utilities, windows, and roofs are added later. Long-term durability feedback is limited but promising. Regulations require case-by-case validation.
Can multi-story houses be printed?
Yes. MaxiPrinter prints >6m and can be repositioned floor by floor. A 14.14m building ('La Tour') was printed at La Citadelle Des Savoir Faire. Multi-story is feasible.
Is 3D printing suitable for difficult environments?
Yes. MaxiPrinter is mobile and transportable, suitable for remote or constrained sites. No concrete slab required, fits in a 20ft container.
Can the architecture of a 3D-printed house be customized?
Yes. 3D printing allows curves, variable thickness, integration of elements. It adapts to local constraints and modern expectations.
What projects have already been completed with your printers?
Our printers have built many structures, some showcased on the Constructions-3D website, showing the diversity of applications.
How are doors, windows, and utilities integrated?
Reservations are modeled in 3D. After printing, trades install components as in traditional construction. This hybrid method ensures compatibility with standards.
Is 3D printing compliant with building codes?
3D-printed walls are non-load bearing per regulations. Buildings must comply with local standards (DTU, Eurocodes, seismic/thermal). Compliance is achieved by filling walls with concrete like traditional shear walls. We assist clients in validation with authorities.
What services does Constructions-3D provide with 3D house printers?
We provide machines, team training, material formulation support, and technical assistance on-site or remotely. This ensures project success from design to delivery.
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