Is 3D Printing the Future of CT Manufactured Homes?

If you had the technology to not only choose the layout, location and other specification of your dream home but also the ability to build it one the spot whenever you desired, would you do it? Does this scenario sound too good to be true? For the time being, it is; but architects, engineers and developers around the world are hoping to use 3D printing technology to make this dream a reality.

Prefabrication of homes, where the structure is assembled in a factory before it reaches its final destination, is how most modern manufactured homes are created. Most CT manufactured homes are assembled to near completion in a factory and then transported to the final destination for finishing touches. However a number of up-and-coming designers are reimagining the entire concept of the modern manufactured home. Architects and engineers all over the world are turing to 3D printing to create sustainable and affordable homes which can be printed directly on site instead of traditionally manufactured.

Three-dimensional printing is the most recent revolution in manufacturing, good production and now construction. In the last few years a number of full scale buildings and homes have been rendered to design completion through the use custom designed, 3D industrial printing machines. Many of the currently standing 3D printed structures have been made with “ink” comprised of recycled, construction waste, biological, and otherwise sustainable materials, which not only help to reduce the environmental impact of construction but also help keep costs low, therefor making these homes more affordable.

While some of the early successes have been simple in design and lacking in overall appeal, according to critics, proponents have been quick to point out the potential of the budding technology. One designer, who already created the world’s first 3D printed, large-scale building model, is already focusing on printing a full scale two-story home. The design plans for the two-story structure are far more complex that many of it’s predecessors, and are designed to print a home that is up to federal building codes and standards. The structure will reportedly be complete with well-insulated walls and include certain furnishings such as built in counters tops, interior walls, fireplaces, and even the electrical wiring and plumbing. The architect reportedly intends on selling his printer and the home plans to consumers who could then “build” their home themselves.

While such 3D printing technology has much further to go before becoming widely available to consumers, it does spark a number of questions about the prospect of someday being able to purchase and live in a 3D printed home. For example, if homeowners are printing their own dwellings, who will be responsible for property loss and liability concerns resulting from faulty construction? What kind of property insurance will such homeowners need? Luckily, we are still a few years away from having to answer this questions.

For now, it is vital that all Connecticut homeowners secure the right personal insurance coverage for their current homes and properties. At Byrnes Agency, we understand that everyone’s home is their castle, and strive to help Connecticut property owners protect their investments and assets. We offer a number of manufactured, mobile, and traditional home insurance solutions that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our specialists can help you find the affordable property insurance CT homeowners need, so you can rest easy knowing that your home is in good hands. To learn more about our personal property insurance policies, contact us today at an office near you.

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