Update on the Printing Area of Our Extra-Large a high-speed 3D Concrete Printer:
For Squarish-Shaped Houses with 90-Degree Corners (2-3 Stories):
Print Area: 87.6 x 87.6 ft (7,674 sq ft) / 26.7 x 26.7 m (736 m²)
For 2 Stories: 15,348 sq ft (1,472 m²)
For 3 Stories: 23,022 sq ft (2,208 m²)
For Squarish-Shaped Houses with Rounded Corners (2-3 Stories):
Print Area: 97.3 x 97.3 ft (9,467 sq ft) / 29.7 x 29.7 m (879 m²)
For 2 Stories: 18,934 sq ft (1,758 m²)
For 3 Stories: 28,401 sq ft (2,637 m²)
For Organic, Mars-Inspired Shapes (2-3 Stories):
Largest Possible Print Area: 10,308.5 sq ft (957.7 m²)
For 2 Stories: 20,617 sq ft (1,915.4 m²)
For 3 Stories: 30,925.5 sq ft (2,873.1 m²)
The printer is designed for printing 2-3 story buildings. It can print a 1,000 sq ft in 12 hours, with plans to reduce this time to 6-8 hours in its next iteration. Designed for fully automated construction of 2-3 story buildings, it is expected to operate 5-10 times faster than other 3D concrete printers currently available (estimated to be 8 times faster, though results will be confirmed).
Revolutionizing 3D Concrete Printing!
We are developing a high-speed 3D concrete printer with a 100’x100′ print area that can print a 1,000 sq ft house in just 12 hours, with plans to reduce this time to 6-8 hours in the next iteration. The printer is designed for 2-3 story buildings, capable of printing up to 20,000 sq ft for two-story homes and up to 30,000 sq ft for three-story buildings. It’s specifically designed for large-scale residential developments, with a goal of printing 365 houses per year.
This printer operates on relatively level plains with up to 1-2 ft of elevation variation, moving from slab to slab. However, it’s not intended for hilly terrains. The setup time between printing slabs is just 1 hour. In comparison, our current StoryBot printers can print a 1,500 sq ft house in 5 days. While this is fast, unpredictable weather can delay the process, especially if rain occurs. Our goal is to reduce print time to hours, not days.
One of the challenges in building this printer is its need for full automation. At the high printing speeds we’re targeting, it’s unsafe for people to work in the print area due to the speed and complexity of the printhead’s movement patterns. As a result, we’re eliminating the need for human presence in the printing area, marking a significant step forward in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) evolution. (Honestly, it’s difficult to create printers that can print without workers’ presence on the slab.)
The printer is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from 5°C to 50°C (35-120F), making it suitable for extreme climates like the Middle East, and regions such as the Great Plains, Texas, Arizona, and Florida.
With 12 years of experience in building 3D printers and printing homes, I’m confident in our technology and vision. We are currently taking preorders for a 2-story printer with a 75% discount for early adopters. A 3-story model will be available later.
This printer is 5-10 times faster than most other 3D concrete printers on the market today.
Wildfire proof homes
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have once again dominated newsfeeds worldwide. For those who have lost their homes and loved ones, it is a profound tragedy. Yet, for many others, it seems to be just another headline, akin to a dramatic TV series or political news.
This is not just another tragedy; it’s a crisis that’s been waiting to happen. Fires are a recurring issue in California, consuming entire towns, and wildlife. This time, however, the fire reached the Los Angeles. As a construction expert, I can say this outcome was entirely predictable.
For years, I’ve been advocating for the use of modern construction technologies that could help prevent such devastation.
Despite my best efforts to introduce fireproof building materials—numerous visits to California, meetings with architects, engineers—the response has been disappointing. Bureaucracy in the state has hindered progress, and even my direct appeals to state officials, including the Governor, have gone unanswered. But the need for change is more urgent than ever.
The current state of housing in California is simply not equipped to handle the growing risk of fires. Most homes are built using wood—materials that are inherently vulnerable to fire. Despite advances in fire-resistant treatments, wood will always burn. The current “fire-resistant” technologies often fall short, leaving homes susceptible to full destruction when temperatures rise.
It’s time for a change, California needs fireproof homes. Homes should be built with non-combustible materials like concrete, and windows and roofs must be designed to withstand extreme heat and prevent fires from entering. We’ve spent years developing 3D printing technology and materials to create homes that are fireproof, tornado-resistant, and resilient to floods. These homes can survive the worst nature throws at them, offering protection where traditional methods fail.
The current system of insurance and home financing also compounds the problem. Banks require homeowners to have insurance, but insurance companies often refuse to pay claims after a disaster, leaving families devastated and without support. The system is broken, and homeowners are left at the mercy of a system that doesn’t have their best interests at heart.
The solution is simple: we need to build homes that can withstand fires and other natural disasters. 3D-printed homes offer a practical, sustainable solution that can withstand extreme conditions. These homes are fireproof, durable, and require minimal repairs after fire, flooding or other disasters.
Now is the time to rethink how we build homes. We have the technology to create safer, more resilient communities.
