Hemp 3D printed houses

There continues to be implemented more and more green building solutions and 3D printing in construction. These developments appear in various ways and often require an innovative side to come up with something new. There are always a lot to consider when creating new technology and building methods, especially when the solution has to truly be as green as possible and not just claim to be. Mirreco is one such company that has worked on finding greener solutions in the building market, basically seeking to build hemp 3D printed houses. The Australian bio-technology company has dedicated itself to a project with a clear vision: Creating a vertically integrated industry going from the farm to finished house, while producing affordable housing and be environmentally responsible in the process.

Some of the tools they have taken in use for this project is 3D printing and the use of hemp. We have previously mentioned hemp in 3D printing filament and the environmental benefits the plant could bring in terms of its overall impact on the environment from growth to production. This is also one of the reasons Mirreco is looking to the plant for their project in combination with 3D technology.

Why focus on Hemp 3D printed houses?

Over recent year more and more countries have or are starting to establish hemp crops on an industrial scale. This both to take advantage of the economic, environmental and social possibilities it brings. Hemp has historically been used for thousands of year. The crop has a variety of uses, and it has more recently been “re-discovered” in the general market. As mentioned one area the versatile material is being used in is 3D printing. Mirreco is contributing to the history by developing their carbon-neutral hemp panels that can be 3D printed into floors, walls and roofs.