Borneo, one of the most beautiful regions on earth, just added something it had not had previously: a 3D printed house. The new home was built by Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) and may offer a sustainable way to construct homes on the island moving forward.
3D printed houses are nothing new and are becoming increasingly popular all over the world. The speed of the builds and the lower cost makes additive construction too appealing to ignore, and has the potential disrupt the traditional construction industry. Some countries have utilized the technology more than others, including India, the USA, and Germany, but we may have to add Borneo to that list soon.
The first 3D printed house in Sarawak (Source: SCIB)
Last week, SCIB, a pre-casting company, revealed its first 3D printed house. Coming in at around 1000 sq ft, the structure took about 46 hours to print. The…
