There is a new era in architecture and design that involves nothing more or less than printing, 3D printing. Believe it or not, these are the first steps towards rendering the old traditional world of building with ordinary materials, kind of obsolete. The practical applications are although in particular for creating homes in an emergency situation like disaster areas, where time is of the essence. So, regular architects can rest assured, for now.
The new technology has proved efficiency in other areas as well. Developing and under-developed countries worldwide can provide instant affordable homes, with walls proved to be sturdier than the ones built in a conventional way. The truth is that the possibility of more large residences or buildings raised in the manner of 3D printing is very high, and it has more to do with science and economics than Science-Fiction. The device was developed by Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis (and his team) with the purpose of slashing time and costs of constructions significantly.

Contour crafting, as it’s now known, is composed out of two rails laid out on leveled construction site. This allows the movement of a computer-controlled arm that shapes the outlines of the structure, while a nozzle fills them with concrete This will create an entire house in no time, comparing to traditional building methods. By crafting sturdy structures and, in the end, houses in few time, the giant 3D concrete printer can easily come up wit a 2,500 sq foot house in no more than a single day, in any design. And if you want to change it, simply change the program on the machine. It’s so easy and convenient for any builder.