The Department of Science And Innovation (DSI) is piloting the use of 3D-printed homes to help address South Africa’s housing shortfall.
In a presentation to parliament this week, the department said 25 housing units have been earmarked for the demonstration through 3D printing technology. The project is being conducted in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements.
“In search of an innovation-based system to improve the delivery of human settlements, the DSI supported the demonstration of 3D printing of houses through the use of additive materials technologies. “The initiative aligns to the countries effort to transition sustainable human settlements to smart, green and sustainable settlements in the context of 4IR and climate change,” it said.
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