A small 3D-printed house in Amsterdam

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Discover this superb 3D-printed house in Amsterdam! As 3D printing in architecture becomes increasingly widespread, architecture firm DUS Architects Amsterdam gets in on the act with this entirely 3D-printed urban cabin.

This compact retreat is designed as an escape from everyday urban life. The idea behind this creation is to evoke the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. The material used for printing is a bio-plastic and can be recycled and reprinted several times. The black appearance of the creation shows that it can be customized, but also that it fits discreetly into its environment. It is attached to a concrete screed that extends into a miniature park around this pocket-sized house. The house also features a small 3D-printed bathtub.

The house measures 8 m² and the whole (including the garden) measures 25 m². It features a mini-porch and a sofa area that can be converted into a double bed. As well as architectural research, the project represents a new stage in the creation of small temporary dwellings in disaster-prone areas. After use, the material can be shredded and reprinted in a new design or location.