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Non-profit housing restoration and construction firm Building for Humanity has announced plans to build the UK’s first 3D printed homes.
As part of the £6 million Charter Street regeneration project in Accrington, the company plans to COBOD 3D print 46 new energy-efficient homes. Once built, the housing is expected to be marketed as more accessible lodgings for veterans and low-income families in the town, who can’t currently afford to rent or buy there.
“Our aim is to ensure quality housing is accessible to everyone through our unique affordable housing model,” said Building for Humanity Founder Scott Moon. “The model is simple, to create a charitable housing institute that is driven by human…