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LA Startup Is Using Recycled Plastic to 3D Print Prefab Homes

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  • Los Angeles-based startup Azure is using recycled plastic to 3D print prefab homes.
  • The startup is now selling several models ranging from a backyard studio to a two-bedroom ADU.
  • Azure says it can build homes 70% faster and 30% cheaper than "traditional home construction methods."
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Why "reduce, reuse, recycle" when you can just turn your plastic waste into homes?

A worker stands in front of a pile of plastic waste as machinery processes it at a facility in Japan. Makiko Tanigawa/Getty Images

This may sound like a far-fetched idea, but that's exactly what one 3D printing home construction startup in Los Angeles is trying to do.

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In April, Azure unveiled what it called the world's first 3D printed "backyard studio" made with recycled plastic materials.

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Source: Azure

And its plastic-printed studios and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are now available for preorder as the startup prepares to ramp up its production line in the Culver City neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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Most 3D printing home builders currently use a form of concrete to create their homes, whether it be a proprietary mix or pure concrete.

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But Azure is saying goodbye to this drab grey look by taking a more sustainable approach …

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… giving a second life to plastic once destined for landfills or incineration.

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Over 60% of Azure's printing material will use the inherently waterproof plastic polymer often found in plastic bottles and packaging for food, according to the startup.

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Source: Azure

It's currently working with three suppliers to source "post-industrial plastic" for its printing mix, Ross Maguire, who cofounded Azure to make construction more efficient and sustainable, told Insider.

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But in the future, the goal is to use post-consumer plastic: "Our supply chain should never be short in our lifetime," he said.

A volunteer with Dominion Tabernacle Ministries prepares cold water bottles to hand out in Dallas, Texas on June 12, 2022. Shelby Tauber/Reuters

Even without the use of recycled plastic, the nascent 3D printing homebuilding industry has already been heralded as a more sustainable and efficient construction method.

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According to its biggest proponents, by using printers instead of people, homes can be built more efficiently using less waste, materials, and time.

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And Azure will be no different: The startup says it can build homes 70% faster and 30% cheaper than "traditional home construction methods" by 3D printing the floor, roof, and walls of its models inside its factory.

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Source: Azure

And with the help of prefabrication, before a unit leaves Azure's 10,000-square-foot factory in Los Angeles, 99% of its finishes will be complete, Maguire said.

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So when it arrives on site via a flatbed truck, the only necessary on-site work will be to connect the home to its foundation and utilities.

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Azure currently has several customizable models ranging from small studios to 900-square-foot two-bedroom ADUs.

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And these builds are now available for pre-order to be delivered as soon as early November.

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But no matter the model or size, these units will all be prefabricated and built using connectable modules that can each be printed in under 24 hours.

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The floor and ceiling are connected by a flowing wall with curved corners, a trademark of 3D printers.

Either side of the unit is then encased with glass walls, giving the studio a clean and futuristic look.

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Given its smaller size, these studios can be printed within day one, wired by day two, insulated by day three, and then delivered on-site in two weeks, Maguire told Insider.

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But if you're looking for something more substantial, Azure also prints ADUs, which skyrocketed in popularity in 2020.

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ADUs extend the square footage of the main home by serving as a backyard guest home or Airbnb.

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And Azure's comes in multiple sizes: a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom.

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These units range from 180 square feet to 900 square feet…

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… although the smallest $39,900 option already has a three-month waitlist, according to local news reports.

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Inside, there are spaces like a bedroom, living room, bathroom, and even a laundry room in the larger builds.

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The smaller ADU has a more traditional appearance with a pointed roof (shown below), while the size up features the same futuristic aesthetic as the backyard studio.

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When the startup debuted the former look, it saw a "big rush of preorders," Maguire told Insider.

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And moving forward, he believes the company will sell more of this traditional-passing ADU.

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Azure has only printed one model so far, although it does have another in the works.

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But next month, the startup will receive the last bits of equipment it needs to begin rolling out the production line .

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... which should help address its "big backlog of orders" that has already been overloading its one printer, Maguire said.

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And in 2024, the startup will begin rolling out larger homes.

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Further down the line, Azure may also explore printing housing for the unhoused or for overseas clients …

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… and in the future, if the company decides to expand, you could find a pop-up-like Azure production line near you.

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"3D printing is a more efficient way of building and it should only get better as we develop the processes, technology, and materials further," Maguire said. "I can only see it becoming more and more prominent in [construction] as we move forward."

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7 Incredible 3D Printed Houses - INMYROOM

A big event happened at the end of April: a Dutch couple rented a 3D printed house. And although in Europe people settled in an unusual house for the first time, 3D printing for housing construction has been used for a long time. Fast and efficient technology that seemed like a fairy tale fantasy 50 years ago is now a reality. We have selected seven 3D printed houses from around the world: each has its own features that surprise and delight.

Bioplastic house, The Netherlands

Dutch architecture firm DUS Architects used bioplastic to build a small house in Amsterdam. The housing area is only 8 m², but this space is enough to equip a sleeping area with a bed that can be removed when not in use. Geometric walls resemble honeycombs in shape - this design allows you to strengthen the building without frames. True, the house is definitely not suitable for shy people: the bathtub, also printed on a 3D printer, is located right on the street.

Photo: dezeen.com

Tecla, Italy

Mario Cucinella Architects and 3D printing specialists WASP decided to turn to vernacular architecture, combining ancient and modern building techniques. They created a 3D printed clay dwelling. The 60 m² house is made up of two connected domed parts, and a glass door and skylights on the roof allow the sun's rays to enter the space throughout the day. For the construction, a multi-level 3D printer was used, which can print housing modules in just 200 hours.

Photo: dezeen.com

Project Milestone, The Netherlands

This is the first 3D printed house in Europe to be inhabited. The boulder-shaped dwelling was designed by Dutch architecture firm Houben & Van Mierlo as part of a research project called Project Milestone. The Eindhoven University of Technology is also participating in the project, and its main goal is to increase knowledge about the production of 3D printed houses.

The house is completely habitable, with an open plan kitchen-dining room, living room, large bedroom and bathroom. The authors of the project want to build five houses printed on a 3D printer - all of them will be for rent.

Photo: dezeen.com

Two-story concrete house, Belgium

Another record-breaking building. The two-story concrete dwelling, located in the Belgian commune of Westerlo, is the first house to be 3D printed in a single monolithic “piece”. With a building measuring 90 m² and 8 m high, Kamp C wanted to demonstrate the enormous potential of 3D printing.

Energy efficient home with solar panels and heat pump, heated ceilings and floors. Stairs, floor-to-ceiling windows and a minimalist interior make the house look no less interesting inside than outside.

Photo: dezeen.com

Gaia, Italy

The 30m² Gaia house was created by 3D printing experts WASP. Eco-friendly materials were used for printing - a mixture made from local soil, crushed straw and rice husks obtained from rice production waste. The walls of the structure were printed from the soil, and the cavities were filled with rice waste - they provided insulation. Rice husks were also used for interior decoration: walls and ceilings were covered with natural plaster. WASP is convinced that agricultural waste can become a major resource for construction and 3D printing in the future.

Photo: dezeen.com

East 17th Street Residences, USA

East 17th Street Residences is the result of ICON's collaboration with developer 3Strands. The neighborhood is made up of four 3D printed houses that are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. It took seven days to print the designs. Future residents will be able to choose from properties with two, three or even four bedrooms, and after the completion of construction, interior designer Claire Zinneker will take care of the design of the houses. The layout includes large covered verandas as well as high performance HVAC systems.

Photo: dezeen.com

Casa Covida, USA

The name of the unusual cabin speaks for itself: Casa Covida, located in the San Luis Valley, was conceived as a cozy corner for self-isolation during a pandemic. The house was designed by the American studio Emerging Objects. The hut consists of three cylindrical bodies, and its walls are made of 3D-printed adobe - a mixture of sand, clay, silt and water is used to make it. The house does not have an ordinary roof, but an inflatable one is provided for bad weather, but the kitchen has an open hearth where you can cook food.

Photo: dezeen.com

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