Is 3D printing the future of home construction?

3D printing, considered cutting-edge technology a decade ago, is moving well beyond desktop units printing plastic parts in limited quantities.

Case in point: Iowa-based research into the feasibility of 3D-printed houses – coupled with an Iowa City company already working in the field – that could serve as a foundation to revolutionize the traditional home construction process, leading to a faster and more cost-effective solution to affordable housing shortages.