3D printing construction takes a firm step forward in Colombia. COBOD, a specialist in digital construction, and Cementos Argos handed over the keys to the first social housing units built with this technology in South America. Located in La Unión, Antioquia, each 63 m² house has two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and porch. A project that marks a before and after in the way of building. 🏠
16 hours of printing to raise 2.2-meter walls ⏱️
The construction process was completed in just three days, with 16 net hours of printing for the walls. The technology achieved a height of 2.2 meters per home. Compared to traditional methods, construction time was reduced by 30%, material consumption by 20%, and waste generated by up to 30%. These figures confirm that 3D printing not only speeds up timelines but also optimizes resources and minimizes environmental impact on site.
The printer didn't ask for coffee or complain about the schedule ☕
While a traditional crew would have asked for several breaks for coffee and lunch, COBOD's 3D printer worked non-stop for 16 hours. Of course, no one saw it take a nap under the Antioquia sun. The neighbors of La Unión are already wondering if the machine also knows how to make breakfast arepas or if it just sticks to raising walls without a peep.