Download or read book Are 3D Printed Homes a Viable Alternativa for Emergency Housing Needs? written by Erni Basulin and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this study is to define the opportunities and threats for the implementation of three-dimensional construction printing technology in the emergency housing industry. In the present days, because of the refugee crisis, there is an urgent need in sufficient emergency shelters, but traditional building solutions cannot cope with the influx of coming refugees. During the research, current emergency housing solutions such as tents, timber-framed houses, modular houses, as well as mass-wall constructions were analyzed. Moreover, the new additive manufacturing methods like Contour Crafting were discussed in detail. The SWOT analysis, as well as the comparative analysis were utilized in order to show the differences between Contour Crafting method and conventional construction, as well as the advantages of new technologies over traditional building methods. Despite the convenience of novel technology, several limitations to its implementation were defined. Primary barriers such as technology development, state regulations and criteria on emergency housing types, as well as inferior constraints - bureaucracy and building industry requirements are highlighted in details. The author concludes that currently, the Contour Crafting method is not a viable solution, however in seven to ten years this technology is more likely to be utilized for durable emergency shelters rather than conventional construction because of reduced project costs, shorter lead times and lower environmental impact.