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Denmark's newest 3D-printed neighborhood is the largest in Europe: 'One apartment per day'
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Y no prefab in factory and assembly on-site?
this post was submitted on 15 Jan 2026
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As a civil engineer I see the whole 3d-printing-buildings-thing mostly as a gimmick and a way to grab some research-money to co-finance your building. At least at the moment.
In this case they still added timber-framing above the concrete walls and as interior walls and roof, so one couls ask why they wouldn't build the whole walls as timber frame. That would be faster for sure.
But of course not every building has to be built fast or cheap. There are other valid criteria...
And it's ok to try to find new ways to build walls - even if thats a part of construction that can be done quite fast & efficient already via prefabricating.
Concerning the article:
The author seem to have taken the press-statement from the 3d-printing-company and subtracted some pictures and the metric units.
Without transparency about costs per mΒ² compared to other construction methods it is just an advert.
The author seem to have taken the press-statement from the 3d-printing-company and subtracted some pictures and the metric units.
Without transparency about costs per mΒ² compared to other construction methods it is just an advert.
Unfortunately, I couldn't really find more information. All results of a web search about this project in this state seem to be the same press statement almost copied verbatim.
Iβd like to know what the building costs per unit end up being
For this project, the building cost is expected to be DKK 1 mil. pr. unit. (β¬ 134000 / US$ 150000)
There are 6 units in each of the 6 structures. The surrounding areas are going to be shared wild gardens.
It's rentals for students though. If you were to build something like this for a regular sized family home, you'd need to at least triple the size and price to own half of each structure.
Quite steep pricing for the construction. However it's going to be owned by a housing association, and it makes sense that way, as a long term investment.
They'll be available next summer, and the signup is open, but with no listed price yet. It's only for active students, so the rent is going to be somewhat below the ordinary market rate regardless of construction price.
For something like this, which looks like it should be about as simple as it gets (single story buildings, lots of space), the price is quite steep still. Hope it scales well so that construction finally gets a boost
That's a lot of concrete exposed via internal surface area. Wonder how it offers insulation during cold winters?
There is a picture on the architects website that shows, that the walls do have internal insulation.
But there is stillvery rough exterior concrete, which will look brand-new for at least until it has rained 10 times.
I don't know about this specific project, but from what I know, those are not massive concrete walls. Depending on the construction method, there are insulations with expanded styrofoam, air gaps or other insulating methods.
Also air is really good insulator if my memory doesn't betray me here.
A good sleeping bag is cheaper than rent. Who even needs insulation.
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A good sleeping bag is cheaper than rent. Who even needs insulation?
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