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Briefing
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- On-Site 3D Printed House – San Francisco startup Apis Cor and Russian company PIK Companies Group used mobile 3D printer to print 38 square meter house on-site in 24 hours in Stupino, Russia
- Automated Process – Used automated process, printing concrete mixture layer by layer with automatic mix and supply unit, eliminating risks from human error
- Less Expensive – Cost $10,134 to build house, with wall construction costs producing 70% savings compared to traditional brick layering method
- More Durable – Expects concrete mixture to last for 175 years
- Benefits – Include rehousing those affected by natural disasters and offering more affordable housing in places where housing is expensive, such as San Francisco and Sydney
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Accelerator
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Business Model and Practices
Business Model
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Sector
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Information Technology, Real Estate and Construction
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Organization
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Apis Cor, PIK Companies Group
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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February 20, 2017
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