But even we can’t beat the futuristic new houses that are set to be built in the city of Eindhoven in the Netherlands later this year.
The new houses will be built from concrete using 3D printing techniques. According to The Eindhoven University of Technology, which is behind the project, 3D-printing using concrete is a potential game changer in the building industry. It means that homes can be constructed in almost any shape or colour. New homes could be customised to each buyer’s requirements.
3D printing is also a highly sustainable method of construction because much less concrete is needed thereby reducing the CO2 emissions originating from cement production.
The first house, which will be a single-floor house, is expected to be ready for occupation mid-2019. The other four houses will be multi-storey houses. The concrete dwellings will be subject to normal building regulations and will meet the demands of current-day occupants concerning comfort, lay-out, quality and pricing.
The five houses will be built consecutively. The building elements of the first house will all be printed by the concrete printer at the university. As the project progresses the 3D concrete printing will be carried out on the construction site, further reducing CO2 emissions and transport costs associated with transporting materials to the site.
It will be some years before we’re building houses like this in the UK. But it gives you an insight into how the future of housebuilding is shaping up.
