The WASP Team is excited to share the incredible achievement of one of its Japanese clients and collaborators, Lib Work, which has completed the first 3D-printed residential house using soil as a construction material.
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3D Printed Residential Earth House In Japan
The walls of the 100 m² house were created using Crane WASP, the construction 3D printer launched in 2018 with the creation of Gaia, the first 3D-printed earth house prototype. Crane WASP has since become a globally commercialized tool for construction, enabling forward-thinking companies like Lib Work to advance research and enter the market with this innovative building technique, which is now rapidly spreading worldwide.
The Lib Earth House Model B is the first fully operational residential house built through additive manufacturing using natural materials available on the market. It includes all traditional living spaces - kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room - providing a comfortable living environment that blends traditional architecture with 3D-printed construction.
The walls were built without cement, using only naturally derived materials, with soil as the primary component. They also feature cutting-edge sensors as part of a wall condensation monitoring system that tracks temperature and humidity inside the walls in real time. Thanks to the integration of solar panels and Tesla's Powerwall battery, the house is electrically independent, promoting the principles of a circular economy as a model for future construction.
“We heartily congratulate the Lib Work team for their wonderful interpretation of combining 3D printing with natural materials,” says Massimo Moretti, WASP’s founder.
“I am honored to collaborate with organizations like Lib Work that share our vision of fusing technology, natural materials, and sustainability. This is a concrete example of international cooperation and cultural exchange contributing to a more sustainable and conscious future.”