Future cities could be 3D printed " and greener
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Mar 04 2022 at 7:14 AM GMT
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- 3D printed concrete may lead to a shift in architecture and construction.
- Because it can be used to produce new shapes and forms that current technologies struggle with, it may change the centuries-old processes and procedures that are still used to construct buildings, resulting in lower costs and saved time.
- However, concrete has a significant environmental impact.
- Vast quantities of natural sand are currently used to meet the world's insatiable appetite for concrete, at great cost to the environment.
- In general, the construction industry struggles with sustainability.
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- Published Mar 4, 2022 7:14 AM GMT