3D-printed housing is often framed as a radical solution to the UK’s housing shortage but mainstream adoption remains some distance away.
The potential advantages are clear:
- Faster construction times
- Reduced material waste
- Lower labour dependency
Yet challenges persist:
• Planning and regulatory alignment
• Long-term durability data
• Public acceptance
In the near term, 3D printing is more likely to supplement traditional construction rather than replace it; particularly for modular components or specific housing types.
At DXXV, innovation is evaluated pragmatically. Technologies gain relevance when they integrate into existing systems, not when they attempt to bypass them entirely.