• Archives
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Earnings
  • Enterprise
  • About TechBooky
  • Submit Article
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact Us
TechBooky
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
TechBooky
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
Home African

South African Government Allocates 25 Housing Units To Pilot 3D-Printed Technology

Ayoola by Ayoola
March 14, 2022
in African, Government
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A South African government department responsible for scientific research, including space programs, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), has highlighted its focus on solving the housing shortfall in South Africa as it pilots 3D-printed homes. 

The department had during a presentation to the country’s parliament this week, announced that 25 housing units had been allocated for the demonstration with the 3D printing technology.

According to the agency, the project is organized in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements. 

“During the search for an innovation-based system to improve the delivery of human settlements, the DSI is supporting the demonstration of 3D printing of houses through the use of additive materials technologies,” it said. 

“The following initiative is aligned with the country’s effort to move sustainable human settlements to green, smart, and sustainable settlements in the context of 4IR and climate change,” the company noted. 

The pilot of 3D-printed homes is part of South Africa’s 10-year plan to establish sustainable human settlements. 

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa on his part noted that 3D-printed homes will be part of his government’s science and technology plans mooted to help the economy’s recovery. 

With 3D-printed homes still falling under the purview of a. emerging technologies, developing countries like Mexico are testing with 3D-printed homes to help provide the deprived portion of the population. 

One of the Giant 3D printers, known as Vulcan II, has the capacity to build a home within 24 hours.

Vulcan II is achieved with the process of specially mixed concrete that hardens quickly, which the machine prints in a series of layers, creating a ridge-effect in the walls.

“The initiative aligns with the countries effort to transition sustainable human settlements into smart, green, and sustainable settlements in the context of climate change,” it said. 

Construction coy, ICON had revealed how its proprietary wall system and advanced materials are more robust and longer-lasting than traditional building materials, noting that they also provide more resilient and safer homes designed to withstand extreme weather, reducing the impact of natural disasters and printing at high speeds and scale.

Related Posts:

  • minister_grant_chief_africa_and_a_traffic_officer_with_the_new_hand-held_device_3_0
    SA e-Government Prepares To Deploy High-End Security…
  • Drivers-licence-card-printer_3-e1643968460571
    The SA Drivers License Machine Is Back Online After…
  • IMAGE-1-1200×630
    South Korea Assent To Support Kenya Debut A Smart…
  • Roqqu-approved-in-SA
    Roqqu Has Set Up Cryptocurrency Exchange Operations…
  • Audi Invest R45 Million In South Africa To Deploy EV Charging Infrastructure.
    Audi Invest R45 Million In South Africa To Deploy EV…
  • MTN Congo 5G.
    MTN Congo 5G Launch Leverages High-end Broadband…
  • MTN-campus-2023
    MTN South Africa Plans Sunset of 2G and 3G Networks
  • 303288131
    The Airbnb Effect? A Closer Look at Housing Crises…

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Tags: 3d printed housing3d printinghousingsouth africa
Ayoola

Ayoola

Ayoola Faseyi, an Abuja based Journalist with interest in Technology and Politics. He is a versatile writer with articles in many renowned News Journals.He is the Co-Founder of media brand, The Vent Republic.

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

Receive top tech news directly in your inbox

subscription from
Loading

Freshly Squeezed

  • Meta Previews New AI Parental Controls October 18, 2025
  • ChatGPT Mobile App Sees Drop in Usage and Downloads October 18, 2025
  • Facebook’s AI Now Suggests Photo Edits on Phones October 18, 2025
  • Reddit Expands AI Search to 5 New Languages October 18, 2025
  • Meta Ends Messenger Desktop Apps for Mac and Windows October 18, 2025
  • Microsoft Rolls Out New Windows 11 AI Copilot Features October 16, 2025

Browse Archives

October 2025
MTWTFSS
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031 
« Sep    

Quick Links

  • About TechBooky
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact us
  • Submit Article
  • Privacy Policy
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
  • African
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Gadgets
  • Metaverse
  • Tips
  • About TechBooky
  • Advertise Here
  • Submit Article
  • Contact us

© 2025 Designed By TechBooky Elite

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.