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Future of 3D Printed Homes

Season 1 Episode 5 | 1m 26s

Ari visits Austin, Texas to explore the latest innovation in homebuilding 3D printing. Melodie Yashar explains the process of 3D printing homes and its potential to address the global housing crisis and life on other planets. The example of a 3D-printed community in Austin showcases the speed and efficiency of this technology.

Supported by the Hoveida Family Foundation and The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation.
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