[3D Printing] ICE Industrial Services completes Luxembourg's first 3D-printed residential home.

[3D Printing] Luxembourg's First 3D Printed House

Czech company ICE Industrial Services recently completed Luxembourg's first 3D-printed concrete house. This achievement not only demonstrates the application potential of additive manufacturing (AM) technology in the construction field, but also provides an innovative solution to address the European housing crisis.

Czech Deputy Ambassador to Luxembourg, Jiří Jílek, stated, "This house, built using unique 3D printing technology, clearly demonstrates that Czech companies are highly competitive in the Luxembourg market thanks to their high-quality and modern engineering projects."

This 56-square-meter house, designed specifically for a young couple, includes a kitchenette, living area, multi-functional room, bathroom, and hallway. Equipped with solar panels and ten battery storage units, it achieves near-complete energy self-sufficiency. As a pilot project, the house is priced at approximately 8 million Czech crowns (about 325,000 euros) and has already received over 20 applications, demonstrating strong market demand.

ICE's building system is based on local mineral materials, ensuring structural performance while offering construction flexibility and efficiency. The Czech Republic has years of experience in 3D-printed construction. As early as 2020, the country launched its first 3D-printed building, "Prvok," a floating residence, and since then, the technology has been gradually applied to more infrastructure projects.

As this pilot project in Luxembourg garners international attention, ICE Industrial Services is actively participating in Europe's transition to more sustainable and alternative housing solutions. Pavel Zelenka, representative of the Czech Trade Development Agency in Belgium and Luxembourg, noted: "The uniqueness of this project lies in its exceptional flexibility and efficiency in terms of time and cost. Luxembourg's selection of this project fully demonstrates the superior quality of Czech technology."

Global Development of 3D Printed Architecture

The progress of Czech companies also reflects the global trend of the construction industry shifting towards digital construction. In 2024, the Portuguese company Havelar announced the completion of the country's first 3D-printed house. This two-bedroom house, covering 80 square meters, located in the Grand Porto area, was printed in 18 hours using a COBOD BOD2 printer, fully demonstrating the efficiency of 3D printing technology in construction. The project was supported by architects Aires Mateus, Glaria Cabral, and Francis Kéré.

Similarly, Buena Vista, Colorado, also welcomed its first 3D-printed homes. These homes, built by VeroTouch, received a grant of up to $618,000 from the state's Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP). Each home, approximately 109 square meters, is part of the VeroVistas project and was constructed using a patented 3D printing system, emphasizing energy efficiency, structural durability, and fire resistance.

VeroTouch, in partnership with South Main, plans to build 31 more homes in the Cleola development to test the technology's scalability, automation, and material efficiency in a large-scale project. The project aims to alleviate housing shortages and drive efficiency improvements in the construction industry through additive manufacturing.

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