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Introducing: World’s First 100% Bio-Based 3D Printed Home

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What if we could print homes that aren’t just affordable, but sustainable, too? The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) unveiled a first-of-its-kind bio-based home, utilizing prefabrication and 3D printing techniques. The unique design of the home shows the capabilities of ASCC’s 3D printer.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Terms such as high gloss, reflective, sustainable, and durable can be highly subjective and used differently by manufacturers. Refining includes wet mechanical refinement with power trowels or grinding equipment and chemical components that react with cement particles and free lime to stabilize and reshape the surface.

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