Did you know?
A house can also be "printed" like squeezing out toothpaste.
Not a science fiction movie. Right now.
The arms of the huge machine are constantly spitting out layers of "mortar" on the ground. There were no traces of bricks at the site, and there were no brick knives. Only the code flows quietly in the silence.
This is not magic, this is 3D printing architecture.
Generally speaking, it is like a child using a hot glue gun to create paintings. The layers are stacked on top of each other, and then a house stands up.
Some people may ask: "Is this thing reliable?"
Don't worry. Let's talk slowly.
It's slow because you didn't choose the right path
Traditional house building is too slow.
To build a foundation, you must carefully prepare all kinds of materials to ensure a solid foundation, and then start stacking bricks in order. Each brick must be placed accurately. After laying, you must calmly wait for the cement to dry steadily… Every step of the process must go through a long "waiting" stage. The project period is often as long as half a year, or even as long as one year. Funds have been backlogged for a long time, and personnel are also wasting their energy and patience in this long waiting process.
But the market is not waiting for you.
A real estate developer undertook an urgent project. This project was a seaside resort. The requirement was that the main project should be completed within three months.
The old way? impossible.
After some searching, they finally found a team called YPMFG, which used advanced 3D printing architecture technology to carry out related work.
The result?
It took a full twenty days to completely "print" the wall. The number of workers was reduced by 60%, and the construction period was shortened by two-thirds.
Core point of view: Speed is competitiveness. Whoever delivers first gets the upper hand.
It’s expensive because you didn’t do the accounting.
When many bosses hear "3D printing", their first reaction is: "High technology, it must be expensive."
Wrong.
Calculate an account.
Traditional construction has material transportation fees, scaffolding rental fees, formwork fees, labor fees, etc. These fees are complicated and messy. During the construction process, various expenses continued to accumulate, and when the final calculation was made, it was found that the cost exceeded the budget by 30%, which seems to be the norm in the field of traditional construction.
What about 3d printing architecture?
The machine reads the drawings directly, without the need for templates or supports. The materials are mixed as needed, and there is almost no waste.
There was a construction unit that undertook a small exhibition hall and its budget was relatively tight, so they tried YPMFG equipment.
Result: Material savings reached 40%. The reduction in labor is fifty percent. The total cost has been reduced by 30% compared with traditional methods.
Core point of view: Save money, not on machines. The savings are in intangible losses.
It’s difficult because you haven’t found the right person
Some people worry: "Is the technology immature? Is the house strong?"
rest assured.
The material used in 3D printing buildings is not ordinary cement, but special concrete with added fibers. Its compression resistance, flexural resistance and durability have all been rigorously tested.
An earthquake simulation test. Traditional masonry wall, cracked. 3D printed wall, intact.
Let’s talk about accuracy.
The wall is built manually, the error is half a centimeter, which is normal. 3D printing, error within one millimeter.
what does that mean?
Doors and windows are installed more closely. Pipeline reservation is more accurate. Later rework is almost zero.
Core idea: Technology is not the problem. Choosing the right plan is the key.
The questions you want to ask, here are the answers
Q: How long can you live in a 3D printed house?
A: At least 50 years, the material durability has passed the accelerated aging test, and it is in a comparable state to concrete buildings.
Q: What should you do if you encounter a typhoon and earthquake?
A: The structural strength exceeds that of traditional brick-concrete. The printed wall can be embedded with steel bars, making it more integrated.
Q: Is the equipment expensive? Can small companies afford it?
A: Equipment can be rented. The cost per square meter has been reduced to the same as that of ordinary frame structures.
Q: How many floors can be printed?
A: The current mainstream technology can print three layers. Multi-storey houses need to be fitted with traditional frames.
Q: Is the design flexible? Can I change my apartment type?
Just modify the drawings without removing the template. Curved surfaces and special shapes can be easily achieved. A is extremely flexible and convenient.
Starting today you can do this
Don’t blame us for always thinking of 3D printing architecture as the kind of black technology that is far out of reach, extremely advanced, and seems to only exist in science fiction and fantasy. It is actually moving into our lives step by step, appearing in front of everyone in a new look.
It has unique charm and endless potential and should not be easily dismissed or ignored. It is no longer a field that people feel is unfamiliar and difficult to access, but has value that can actually be explored and used.
It has come into reality. Many projects are using it.
Suggestions for action:
First, look for a small project to make a preliminary attempt, such as a tool room or security booth, which has the characteristics of low cost and short cycle.
Step 2: Let the data speak. Compare materials, labor, time, and energy consumption one by one.
Step 3: Gradually promote. From the wall to the entire building. From auxiliary buildings to the main structure.
Remember one sentence:
The future does not belong to those who wait and see. A person of action.
Now, it's your turn to make a decision.
Just continue step by step. Or, one step ahead?
The answer is in your hands.
