24benson t1_iuylv2v wrote on November 3, 2022 at 11:49 PM

I never understood the appeal of 3d printing for construction, despite the occasional news article on how this will change everything.

Wasn't 3d printing intended for highly specialized intricated objects that have to be custom made in small quantities and without lengthy prototyping?

Houses have been made of bricks for centuries. Those are totally uniform and easy to mass produce and keep their design for decades. Exactly not what 3d printing should try to compete with.

yaosio t1_iuz1rof wrote on November 4, 2022 at 1:42 AM

When all you have is a hammer then everything's a nail. Somebody that knows a lot about 3D printing decided that it will work for everything. I'd like to know how it compares to a factory built house, or a factory built 3D printed house

nowlistenhereboy t1_iuzps3m wrote on November 4, 2022 at 5:09 AM

I mean, you basically explained the appeal yourself. Highly specialized intricate objects means that my house can be completely unique and different from yours. Some people don't want to live in cookie cutter neighborhoods.

Also, people thought it was appealing because they don't consider the reality of 3d printing a house in terms of logistics. They just think you plop down the machine and come back in the morning and there's your house.