Never-enough-useless t1_iuxfj4j wrote on November 3, 2022 at 6:42 PM

Reply to comment by lughnasadh in Apis Cor may be America's most advanced 3D printing construction company, yet it is shunned by traditional capital markets; 8 years after being founded, it still relies on crowdfunding websites. by lughnasadh

That's the problem with claims.

If they could build a desirable house in the US for 33% cheaper, then they would.

According to their website its 33% cheaper than a comparable cost of a concrete block home. And that 33% is based on 'internal calculations' not even actual costs for actual projects. Concrete block homes are more expensive than regular stick built homes, and they are less popular.

So it still costs at least the same when compared to regular construction. And thats not even looking at the wider picture in regards to zoning laws and building codes. Their website talks about addressing the housing needs of the US population.
The reason there's a big housing shortage in the US is because it's designed that way. There was never an issue with figuring out how to build the homes.

All that said, there is a lot of promise in the idea of a 3d printed house, but the technology isn't cheaper, and not able to compete with the current market.