Estonian scientists developed new material made of peat and oil shale ash for 3D printing low-cost houses

Briefing

Estonian scientists developed new material made of peat and oil shale ash for 3D printing low-cost houses

July 17, 2018

Briefing

  • New Construction Material – Scientists from University of Tartu and Estonian University of Life Sciences developed new construction material made of mixture of milled peat and oil shale ash
  • 3D Printed Houses – Material envisioned for energy-efficient 3D printed houses up to two floors/storeys high
  • Environmentally Safe – Said to be environmentally-safe and harmless, strong, light, durable, and incombustible
  • Lower Cost – Cost for printing house with floor surface of 100-150 square meters using new material pegged at €5,000 ($5,847), one-tenth of what would cost with traditional materials

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Real Estate and Construction

Organization

Estonian University of Life Sciences, University of Tartu

Source

Original Publication Date

July 11, 2018

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