In late 2022, the University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) unveiled the “BioHome3D,” a 600-square-foot single-family unit which it says is the world’s first 3D-printed, 100% bio-based home. <strong>Click through the gallery to see inside the house.</strong>
In late 2022, the University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) unveiled the “BioHome3D,” a 600-square-foot single-family unit which it says is the world’s first 3D-printed, 100% bio-based home. Click through the gallery to see inside the house.
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There are dozens of 3D-printed homes across the world, but most are built with concrete. The BioHome3D home was printed with wood residuals and bio-resin and uses wood fiber for insulation.
There are dozens of 3D-printed homes across the world, but most are built with concrete. The BioHome3D home was printed with wood residuals and bio-resin and uses wood fiber for insulation.
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The kitchen in the BioHome3D. Researchers are working on incorporating insulation and conduits for things like electric wires and plumbing into the printing process.
The kitchen in the BioHome3D. Researchers are working on incorporating insulation and conduits for things like electric wires and plumbing into the printing process.
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The living room of the BioHome3D. The printed walls give the home a warm and inviting feeling.
The living room of the BioHome3D. The printed walls give the home a warm and inviting feeling.
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A view into the bedroom and the bathroom of the BioHome3D. The home’s modules were prefabricated, then bolted together on site.
A view into the bedroom and the bathroom of the BioHome3D. The home’s modules were prefabricated, then bolted together on site.
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The bedroom of the BioHome3D. Maine’s sawmills produce wood residuals that can be used for 3D printing.
The bedroom of the BioHome3D. Maine’s sawmills produce wood residuals that can be used for 3D printing.
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Another view of the bedroom in the BioHome3D. The home is recyclable; it can be ground up and the material can be used to 3D print something else.
Another view of the bedroom in the BioHome3D. The home is recyclable; it can be ground up and the material can be used to 3D print something else.
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The bathroom of the BioHome3D. Thousands of people have toured the home. Many ask, “When can I have one?”, says Habib Dagher, the executive director of the university's ASCC.
The bathroom of the BioHome3D. Thousands of people have toured the home. Many ask, “When can I have one?”, says Habib Dagher, the executive director of the university's ASCC.
University of Maine, Advanced Structures and Composites Center