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Alquist 3D Has Announced Plans for the ‘Largest 3D Printed Home Building Project in the World’ in Virginia
Alquist 3D recently announced that it would be building 200 new 3D printed homes in Virginia. The Virginia-based company aims to lower the cost of housing and infrastructure in economically troubled communities with the so-called Project Virginia, which it claims…
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Alquist 3D recently announced that it would be building 200 new 3D printed homes in Virginia. The Virginia-based company aims to lower the cost of housing and infrastructure in economically troubled communities with the so-called Project Virginia, which it claims is the largest 3D printed home building project in the world. The business, which specializes in printing affordable, cement-based houses, has recently finished its well received project for Habitat for Humanity, and with this latest endeavor is showing its plans to expand even further.
Pulaski and Roanoke were chosen as the first two towns for this project. This is because demand for housing in those areas has suddenly grown immensely thanks to a high number of new jobs in the tech industry. Zachary Mannheimer, Founder and CEO of Alquist 3D explains, “With migration patterns shifting due to pandemic, climate, and economic concerns, smaller communities like Pulaski have a huge need — and an amazing opportunity — to develop affordable housing for new residents. By 3D printing these homes, Alquist and our partners will be accelerating Pulaski and Roanoke’s ability to harness current trends and attract new workers to this wonderful community in southwestern Virginia.”
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