Climate Adaptation & Low-Carbon Housing Challenge
New Technology 3D Concrete House Printing Technology
What is the name of your solution?
New Technology 3D Concrete House Printing Technology
Provide a one-line summary of your solution.
A New Technology 3D Concrete House Printing System can rapidly & inexpensively build quality housing that is resistant to natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornados, wild-fires and earthquakes. The system is light and highly portable so can easily be delivered to remote areas
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What specific problem are you solving?
By 2030, almost 60 percent of the Earth’s 8.3 billion people will live in cities and as many as 2 billion of these people will live in slums. The UN estimates that there are more than 100 million people that are homeless worldwide. Providing all people on Earth with access to decent and affordable housing is one of the main aims of Dr. Tinari’s Global Sustainable Development Plan. When families are able to invest in a good home, their living conditions improve and they take a larger stake in their communities. Their house also becomes an asset for their old age and for their children’s future. Investing in housing also increases shared prosperity, since new construction generates jobs and economic growth. Rapid population growth and urbanization, especially in Africa and Asia, are putting unsustainable pressures on traditional housing delivery systems, which are often informal and rely on the competence of the state. Where formal housing can’t be supplied, by necessity, informal housing quickly fills the gaps, often resulting in the proliferation of slums and creating new development challenges. Dr. Tinari has developed a revolutionary, Large-Scale, 3D Concrete House Printer Technology (3DCHPT) that will fundamentally impact the way structures are built around the world. This innovative 3DCHPT will allow the construction of a wide variety of different kinds of structures that will offer a number of significant advantages over conventional structures:
- Rapid Construction: 3DCHPT structures can typically be erected in a fraction of the time of those built using conventional construction methods – in 3 – 5 days.
- Low Cost: 3DCHPT structures can typically be built for a cost of about $80-$90/sq. ft. compared to $170-$180/sq. ft. or more for traditional wood frame construction
- Adaptable & Flexible: 3DCHPT allows the production of broad spectrum of innovative structural shapes that would be either impossible, or simply too expensive to build using conventional construction techniques.
- Stronger: 3DCHPT structures can be made significantly stronger than those built using traditional building techniques so that they can be made to resist natural disasters such as hurricanes, typhoons, tornados, earthquakes & wildfires.
- Environmentally Sustainable: A wide variety of raw materials can be used to build 3DCHPT structures such as clay, earth, stucco etc.. For example, it is possible to use hempcrete or to use the plethora of plastics presently floating in the world’s oceans or discarded in waste dumps as potential raw materials for 3DP. Also, concrete and other materials can be better recycled and used more efficiently if they are used as feedstock in 3DCHPT structures.
- Unlimited Potential: 3DCHPT structures can be built virtually anywhere, including mountain sides and other areas where traditional construction would be extremely difficult or impossible
- Regulatory: Civil engineering testing has shown that 3DCHPT can be legally permitted in all regulatory environments & municipal jurisdictions.
What is your solution?
The advantages of the technology developed by Dr. Tinari (Code-named The Megalodon) in comparison to other 3D Concrete House Printing Systems around the world include:
- Light-Weight & Compact: The Megalodon is light enough so all of the components are man-portable. The entire system can be packed up for transport in one 20 ft container or trailer.
- Rapid Set-up & Take-Down: The entire system can be set-up or packed up for transport by two technicians in about 2 hours.
- Adaptable & Flexible: The Megalodon can be used to produce structures of virtually any shape including buildings made like various organic shapes such as sea-shells or mushrooms.
- Expandable: Unlike any other 3D Concrete House Printer in the world, the Megalodon can easily be expanded to produce structures of virtually any size.
- Low-Cost: The complete Megalodon system costs as little as one-tenth the cost of any comparable system, dramatically reducing the time required to amortize the cost of the system.
- Permitting: The Megalodon produces structures that conform to local building codes, such as for example, CAN/ULC S705.1- 01, CAN/CSA A23.1-04 and other standards specified in the Canadian Building code
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
1) In Canada, the target populations are the thousands of Natives on Reserves who are currently living in substandard or in overcrowded housing.
2) In North America: The target populations are the hundreds of thousands of individuals and families who have suffered the destruction of their homes by natural disasters such as wild fires, floods, tornados and hurricanes.
3) Around the World: The target populations are the billions of human beings who are living in urban slums, substandard housing and the homeless.
How are you and your team well-positioned to deliver this solution?
Our organization is Native owned and is Native run and we have had outreach programs for more than 5 years that allowed our prople to contact Native groups throughout the Pacific Northwest and across Canada to keep them informed of the development of our 3D Concrete House Printing Technology and how it can benefit their communities by providing a solution to their serious housing crisis.
Which dimension of the Challenge does your solution most closely address?
Reduce emissions from multifamily housing during construction, operation, and end-of-life while addressing barriers to local adoption.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Burnaby, British Columbia, Pacific North West
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
What is your solution’s stage of development?
Pilot: An organization testing a product, service, or business model with a small number of users
How many people does your solution currently serve?
At the present Pilot Stage, the Technology is currently providing 3D Printed Concrete Structures to serve a few dozen individuals in the lower Mainland of British Columbia. Once additional funding is received, the plan is to scale up the application of the Technology significantly.
Why are you applying to Solve?
In addition to some financial help, our group is seeking partners who can connect us with low-cost housing developers, government agencies that are responsible for providing low-cost housing solutions, agencies such as FEMA that are responsible for providing replacement housing for all those who have lost their homes to natural disasters, government officials who are responsible for Native Housing on Native Reserves, experts who can help us develop our business model, business development, marketing plan, accounting, human resources talent sourcing, international business law, help change municipal building codes and software development.
In which of the following areas do you most need partners or support?
Who is the Team Lead for your solution?
Dr. Paul D. Tinari Ph.D., P.E.
What makes your solution innovative?
Dr. Tinari has developed a revolutionary 3D Concrete House Printer Technology (3DCHPT) that will fundamentally impact the way structures are built around the world. This 3DCHPT will allow the construction of a wide variety of different kinds of structures that will offer a number of significant advantages over conventional structures:
- Rapid Construction: 3DCHPT structures can typically be erected in a fraction of the time of those built using conventional construction methods in 3 – 5 days.
- Low Cost: 3DCHPT structures can be built for a cost of about $80-$90/sq. ft. compared to $170-$180/sq. ft. or more for traditional wood frame construction
- Adaptable & Flexible: 3DCHPT allows the production of broad spectrum of structural shapes that would be either impossible, or simply too expensive to build using conventional construction techniques.
- Stronger: 3DCHPT structures can be made significantly stronger than traditional building techniques so that they can be made to resist natural disasters such as hurricanes, typhoons, tornados, earthquakes & wildfires.
- Environmentally Sustainable: A wide variety of raw materials can be used to build 3DCHPT structures such as clay, earth, stucco etc.. It is possible to use hempcrete or to use the plethora of plastics presently floating in the world’s oceans or discarded in waste dumps as potential raw materials for 3DP. Also, concrete and other materials can be better recycled and used more efficiently if they are used as feedstock in 3DCHPT structures.
- Unlimited Potential: 3DCHPT structures can be built virtually anywhere, including mountain sides and other areas where traditional construction would be extremely difficult or impossible
- Regulatory: Civil engineering testing has shown that 3DCHPT can be legally permitted in all regulatory environments & municipal jurisdictions.
The advantages of the technology developed by Dr. Tinari (Code-named The Megalodon) in comparison to other 3D Concrete House Printing Systems around the world include that fact that we have been awarded two US Patents and one Canadian Patent and :
- Light-Weight & Compact: The Megalodon is light enough so all of the components are man-portable. The entire system can be packed up for transport in one 20 ft container or trailer.
- Rapid Set-up & Take-Down: The entire system can be set-up or packed up for transport by two technicians in about 2 hours.
- Adaptable & Flexible: The Megalodon can be used to produce structures of virtually any shape including buildings made like various organic shapes such as sea-shells or mushrooms.
- Expandable: Unlike any other 3D Concrete House Printer in the world, the Megalodon can easily be expanded to produce structures of virtually any size.
- Low-Cost: The complete Megalodon system costs as little as one-tenth the cost of any comparable system, dramatically reducing the time required to amortize the cost of the system.
- Permitting: The Megalodon produces structures that conform to local building codes, such as for example, CAN/ULC S705.1- 01, CAN/CSA A23.1-04 and other standards specified in the Canadian Building code
What are your impact goals for the next year and the next five years, and how will you achieve them?
1) Finish a demonstration structure just outside of Vancouver Canada. This will have a profound impact on one Farmer and his extended family. The Farmer has already donated the land to build this structure and we will fund the construction of the structure.
2) Use the technology to build a full size single family home outside of the City of Saskatoon and use this house to publish the technology across Canada and throughout North America. This will have an impact on families seeking low-cost housing solutions. An private citizen who is interested in the technology has already provided the land required to provide this solution and they will fund the shipping costs of the machine and the costs to build the house.
3) Build an assembly line to begin manufacturing dozens of machines that will be sent to locations across North America and later around the world to provide low-cost housing solutions.
4) Build a number of single family homes on Native reserves across Canada and in the Pacific Northwest. By helping to solve the Native Housing Crisis, this will have a profound impact on thousands of Native families. This will be accomplished by working with government housing agencies and Native Governments.
5) Start sending machines to various developing nations around the globe to provide housing solutions to those who currently cannot afford a family home. This will be accomplished by working with the various National Housing Ministries and the Housing Bureaucracies associated with the UN and other international organizations.
Which of the UN Sustainable Development Goals does your solution address?
How are you measuring your progress toward your impact goals?
1) With the completion of the first demonstration structure, it will be possible to accurately evaluate the total cost per square foot to produce the 3D Printed structure and to compare this with the goal to build low-cost housing for less than 100 per sq. ft.
2) With the completion of the assembly line, it will be possible to compare actual production rates to the reported goal of initially producing at least one complete system per week, and later to produce at least one complete system per day.
3) With the completion of hundreds of housing units on Native reserves, it will be possible to compare the overall performance of these housing units with traditionally built structures in terms of Energy Consumption, resistance to fire, maintainability, etc.
What is your theory of change?
The commercialization of 3D concrete house printers has the potential to revolutionize the housing market in several ways. The technology promises to reduce construction time, costs, and waste, while also allowing for greater customization and design flexibility. Some of the expected impacts that the widespread commercialization of 3D concrete house printers could have:
Affordable Housing: The cost of building homes using traditional construction methods has been rising steadily over the years, making it increasingly difficult for people to afford homes. 3D printing technology could help to bring down construction costs by using less labor and producing less waste. This could help to make housing more affordable for many people, especially in areas where the cost of living is high.
Faster Construction: Traditional construction methods can take months or even years to complete, depending on the size and complexity of the building. With 3D printing technology, the construction process could be reduced to a matter of days or weeks. This would help to reduce the time it takes to build homes and other structures, which could be especially important in areas affected by natural disasters or other emergencies.
Design Flexibility: 3D printing technology allows for greater design flexibility, which could lead to more creative and innovative building designs. This could help to create more aesthetically pleasing and functional structures, while also allowing for greater customization to meet the specific needs and preferences of homeowners.
Environmental Impact: Traditional construction methods are often associated with a significant environmental impact, from the extraction of raw materials to the generation of waste. 3D printing technology could help to reduce this impact by using less material and producing less waste. This could help to create more sustainable and eco-friendly building practices.
Economic Impact: The widespread adoption of 3D printing technology in the construction industry could have significant economic impacts, both positive and negative. On the one hand, it could help to create new jobs and industries, while also reducing construction costs and increasing productivity. On the other hand, it could also lead to job losses in the traditional construction sector, and may require significant investment in new infrastructure and training programs.
Overall, as strongly supported by a significant amount of third party scientific and economics research, the commercialization of 3D concrete house printers has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry and the housing market. While there are still challenges to be overcome, such as regulatory barriers and technological limitations, the benefits of this technology could be significant for people and nations around the world.
Describe the core technology that powers your solution.
The core technologies that power 3D concrete house printing systems involve a combination of hardware and software components. Here are some of the key technologies involved:
Robotics and Automation: 3D concrete house printers rely on advanced robotics and automation systems to move the print head and deposit the concrete material in precise layers. These systems use complex algorithms and sensors to ensure that the printed structure is accurate and consistent.
Material Extrusion: The 3D printing process involves the extrusion of a concrete material through a print head, which is controlled by the robotic system. The concrete material is mixed with additives to enhance its properties, such as strength and workability. The mix is then fed into the printer and extruded layer by layer to form the final structure.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): The design of 3D concrete house structures is done using computer-aided design software, which allows scientists and engineers to create complex 3D models. The software can also generate code that is compatible with the printer, enabling the robotic system to execute the design.
Digital Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing: 3D concrete house printing is a form of digital fabrication that uses additive manufacturing techniques to create structures layer by layer. This approach allows for a high degree of customization and design flexibility, while also reducing waste and material usage.
Sensors and Feedback Control Systems: To ensure the accuracy and consistency of the printed structure, 3D concrete house printers use sensors and feedback control systems to monitor and adjust the printing process in real-time. This allows the printer to compensate for any deviations or errors and ensure that the final structure meets the desired specifications.
Overall, the core technologies that power 3D concrete house printing systems involve a complex interplay between hardware and software components, all working together to create accurate, efficient and sustainable structures. As the technology continues to develop, we can expect to see even more sophisticated systems emerge, further advancing the field of 3D printing and construction.
Which of the following categories best describes your solution?
A new technology
How do you know that this technology works?
The first prototype demonstrating the operation of this new technology was able to successfully build numerous complex structures in the laboratory and then it was able to begin building a 25' x 25' farm structure until the construction had to be interrupted by the introduction of COVID restrictions.
The new commercial version of the machine has addressed and corrected all of the weaknesses indentified in the real-world performance of the technology prototype and so since it is based on a proven, field-tested technology, it will perform as expected when it is applied commercially to the construction of new houses.
Please select the technologies currently used in your solution:
If your solution has a website or an app, provide the links here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK-SQc60lBs
In which countries do you currently operate?
In which countries will you be operating within the next year?
What type of organization is your solution team?
Hybrid of for-profit and nonprofit
How many people work on your solution team?
5 (five) full time staff
How long have you been working on your solution?
More than 5 (five) years.
What is your approach to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusivity into your work?
Our organization is Native (First Nations) founded and led and incorporates individuals for all over the world, representing many different races, cultures, religions, languages and education levels. We are, and have always been an affirmative action, diversity centered, equity opportunity employer.
What is your business model?
The business model for our innovative, new technology startup 3D concrete house printing company involves several key components:
Service Offering: The company offers 3D concrete house printing services to clients, which would involve the construction of custom-designed homes and other structures using 3D printing technology. The company will also offer related services, such as design consulting, project management and site preparation.
Revenue Streams: The company will generate revenue from several sources, including fees for 3D printing services, sales and leasing of 3D printing equipment and materials and potentially even licensing fees for proprietary technology or intellectual property.
Target Market: The company's target market would be developers, builders and individuals looking to construct high-quality, custom-designed homes and other structures. The company might also focus on serving specific niches, such as affordable housing and sustainable communities construction.
Value Proposition: The company's value proposition is based on the unique advantages of 3D printing technology, such as reduced construction time and costs, greater design flexibility and improved sustainability. The company would need to communicate these benefits clearly to potential clients and differentiate itself from competitors.
Partnerships and Alliances: The company will also form partnerships and alliances with other businesses and organizations, such as suppliers of concrete materials, manufacturers of 3D printing equipment and design firms. These partnerships will help the company to leverage the strengths of its partners and expand its reach in the market.
Operational Model: The company's operational model will involve a combination of hardware and software components, as well as skilled personnel trained in 3D printing technology, construction management and design. The company will continue to invest heavily into research and development to stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology and innovation.
Sales and Marketing: To attract clients and build a strong brand, the company will need to invest in sales and marketing efforts, such as advertising, trade shows and social media campaigns. The company will also leverage customer referrals and testimonials to build credibility and trust in the market.
Overall, the successs of our startup 3D concrete house printing company will depend on our ability to successfully develop a comprehensive and integrated business model that leverages the unique advantages of 3D printing technology to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective construction services to all of our global clients, ranging from the the world's poorest to some of the wealthiest.
Do you primarily provide products or services directly to individuals, to other organizations, or to the government?
Individual consumers or stakeholders (B2C)What is your plan for becoming financially sustainable?
As mentioned previously, one of the most significant ways of establishing reliable revenue streams is by the monthly leasing of our flagship 3D Concrete House Printing Systems to developers and to other organizations that are specialists in the building of multi-house communities. It can be estimated that within two years that these leases with bring a cash flow to the company of between 2 and 3 million US dollars per month.
Solution Team
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Dr Paul Tinari Ph.D., P.Eng. Tinari Energy Management Services Inc.
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Tinari Energy Mgt. Services Inc.