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First 3D-printed House in Czech Republic Being Built in June

The Prvok house will be printed using a robotic arm through which the special material flows directly to the destination.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

This summer, sculptor Michal Trpak and building society Stavebni sporitelna Ceske sporitelny (member of Erste group) will print the first house using 3D printing technology in the Czech Republic.    The house named Prvok (Protozoon) is partially self-sufficient and suitable for the country, city or water.    Compared to conventional passive houses, printed houses can save up to 50% of all costs and are built seven times faster.    Compared to brick buildings, 3D printing also generat...

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