The potential of 3D printed architecture continues to evolve, with new projects demonstrating increasingly complex structures. An upcoming development in the Netherlands will push the boundaries of 3D printing with homes that will be built over three floors and will be more flexible than the more common single-story 3D printed homes.
Dubbed Milestone Project, the team behind the project also built the Netherlands’ first 3D printed house in 2021, which is shaped like a rock. Like its predecessor, the new residence will have an organic rock-shaped design that harmonizes with the natural surroundings of Boschuil in Eindhoven.
Although multi-layer 3D printed houses are still rare, they are not a completely new concept. Previous examples include a concrete residence with a wooden upper story and a two-story research prototype. However, Project Milestone’s latest effort takes this concept to the next level by creating multiple 3D printed habitable floors.
Construction process and specifications
To build the houses, a 3D printer will extrude a cement-like mixture through a nozzle, layer by layer, to form the multi-part structure. The sections will be prefabricated at the factory and shipped to the site, where construction workers will assemble the sections and complete the interior, doors, windows and roof. This hybrid approach demonstrates the collaboration between cutting-edge technology and traditional construction methods.
The project will consist of four residences divided into two models. The first design will span three floors with a total floor area of 127 m² (1,370 square feet), while the second design will have two floors and 114 m² (1,230 square feet) of floor space. Each residence will have three bedrooms, accommodating families of up to four people.
market supply
These innovative 3D printed houses are already on the market, with prices ranging from €570,000 to €655,000 (approximately US$630,000 to $730,000). Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 and be completed by mid-2025.
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