Mateo Salvatto, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, claims that building a 120-square-meter concrete house can be done in just two days. The idea is to offer a fast and affordable solution to the housing crisis, allowing more people to access their own home without waiting years or going into lifelong debt. The technology promises to change the rules of the game in the real estate sector.
The technical process behind express concrete 🏗️
Salvatto explains that the key lies in a system of modular formwork and fast-setting concrete, which allows for continuous cycles of pouring and demolding. Prefabricated panels and a reduced team are used, lowering labor costs. Although the base structure is erected in 48 hours, details such as installations and finishes require additional days. The proposal is viable for social housing, but not for projects of high architectural complexity.
The drama of waiting 48 hours for a house ⏳
While for Salvatto two days is a record, for anyone who has waited for an Amazon order or the delivery of an appliance package, that timeframe seems like an eternity. Imagine having your house ready in the time it takes you to decide on the paint color. The downside is that if the plumber arrives late, you might still be without a functional bathroom until the following weekend. Patience, like foundations, remains key.