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‘We Don’t Need More Concrete’: A New Village in Tanzania Will Use a 3D Printer and Soil to Build Its Community            

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Exterior view of La Colombe restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa.

La Colombe, a renowned Cape Town restaurant, is recognized among the world’s top 50 dining destinations.

3D printing is creating a host of new design opportunities, but those for building have typically used concrete as the medium. Seeking a less carbon-heavy alternative, architects are developing an entirely new village in Tanzania, which will be 3D printed from locally sourced dirt.

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‘We Don’t Need More Concrete’: A New Village in Tanzania Will Use a 3D Printer and Soil to Build Its Community             | africa.com