

Candelaria team director and project manager Damon Wake adapted a previously permitted, standard habitat plan for a wood-frame house that had been designed in AutoCAD. Think of the implications.”Ĭreating a new workflow from design to 3D printĬandelaria Design Associates’ principal Mark Candelaria is a member of the Habitat board and donated the firm’s expertise to kick off the project.

If we can deliver decent, affordable, more energy-efficient homes at less cost, in less time, and with less waste, we think that could be a real game-changer. “When we consider the housing issues facing Arizona, the need for affordable homeownership solutions becomes clear. “This is really a moonshot opportunity for Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona,” says Jason Barlow, president and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona. Courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona It was a first for the nonprofit organization and an eye-opening experience to potential opportunities to provide even more affordable housing. The remainder of the house is a traditional build. 70 – 80% of the home is 3D printed, including all interior and exterior walls.
