3D House Printing: A sustainable housing solution for Nigeria’s housing needs
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In a country that has between 17 to 20 million housing deficit with an
uncontrolled growing population, there is need for innovative and sustainable solutions to
reduce the rate of homelessness and sub-standard living conditions. The study presented the
prospects in the use of three-dimensional printing (3DP) as a sustainable housing solution to
cater for the housing needs of Nigerians. Nigeria is at the centre of this study due to its
population and housing challenges. The study utilized content analysis based on previous
studies on 3DP in developed and developing countries. The study identified critical areas that
3DP of houses can solve Nigeria‘s housing needs which are mainly in reducing housing deficit,
provide permanent housing solution for IDPs, reduction of construction waste, increased
construction safety, achievement of sustainability goals, reduction in construction errors and
labour cost.
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TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering, TH Building construction