You may have heard of 3-D printers before, and if you're like me, then you are sort of very confused about how they work. Basically, it's a machine that prints out something from a digital file in layers, which works to form whatever it is you were printing into real life form.
All I know is that it's a wild concept for my social science and humanities brain, and now people are making full-blown houses with them!
It's called TECLA and it was developed by architect Mario Cucinella, whose specialty lies in environmentally conscious design.
The whole thing was developed with the future of the planet and sustainability in mind. The structure is made with reusable and recyclable materials taken from the surrounding land, such as clay.
It's programmed to print out the clay and cement into the shape of an avante-garde house.
Its layers make it look like the muddy homes were expertly carved by hand to give a sleek contoured feel.
Small outdoor ponds will collect rain water to be used for all hydration needs, and solar and thermal panels will provide energy for the whole structure.
TECLA is currently in its prototype phase, with construction only beginning this past September, so it will be interesting to keep an eye on its development and see how the future of architecture is transforming!
