Lunchtime learning: 3-D Robotics Construction Technology: Trail-blazing Affordable Housing Solutions

Learning Objectives:  Webinar participants will receive an overview of Santa Barbara County’s critical affordable housing needs and an understanding of why we need a paradigm shift in how we produce affordable housing. They will learn how 3-D robotics construction technology works and its potential for quickly and cost-effectively creating a range of affordable housing types. They will learn about the prototype 3-D printed affordable home project jointly sponsored by the Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County and Apis Cor. They will learn how architects interface with this innovative new technology.

Key Questions that will be covered in the Webinar include:

1. How does 3-D robotics construction technology work?
   • Overview of how 3-D printing works and different types of printers.
   • Specifics and advantages of the Apis Cor technology.
   • Key differences between robotics construction technology and conventional construction.

2. What is the goal of the prototype 3-D printed affordable home project?
   • Measuring cost and time differences with conventional construction
   • How to incorporate sustainability features
   • Resolving technical, planning and building permit issues

3. How do architects interface with 3-D printing technology?
   • Design using CMU construction guidelines
   • Drawing printing paths for the house
   • Translating design into g-code

4. How can 3-D printing be applied to meet a variety of affordable housing needs?
   • Scaling up 3-D technology
   • Potential use for different housing type

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