Lib Work has completed the first fully operational 3D printed residential earth house
Lib Work, WASP’s client and collaborator, has completed the first 3D-printed residential house using soil as a construction material. A result that marks a decisive step toward more sustainable, innovative, and environmentally conscious construction.
The walls of the 100 m² house were created using Crane WASP, the construction 3D printer launched in 2018 that has since become globally commercialized tool for constructions.
The first 3D printed earth house, fully furnished
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.
Stampa 3D all'interno di un museo
“Ci congratuliamo di cuore con il team di Lib Work per la splendida interpretazione della combinazione tra stampa 3D e materiali naturali,” afferma Massimo Moretti, fondatore di WASP. “Sono onorato di collaborare con organizzazioni come Lib Work che condividono la nostra visione di fusione tra tecnologia, materiali naturali e sostenibilità. Questo è un esempio concreto di cooperazione internazionale e scambio culturale che contribuisce a un futuro più sostenibile e consapevole.”
WASP and Lib Work: An international collaboration for sustainable 3D 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.”
3D printer Housing Development Partners:
Ove Arup and Partners Japan Limited
ogawaa design studio LLC
Kyotani Architectural Design Office, Class I Architect Office
Credits: photos © Lib Work