Luxembourg Welcomes its First Ever 3D Printed House
Luxembourg recently welcomed its newest innovation, a 3D printed house, located in the Niederanven commune. This particular project was done by a Czech company, ICE Industrial Services, and showcases the growing role of additive manufacturing in addressing Europe’s current housing challenges.
The house was completed in just over 27 hours, with the complete fabrication taking around ten weeks. The structure measures roughly 56 square meters and includes a living space, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, and even a multipurpose room. Additionally, the house has solar panels installed on its roof alongside battery storage units. The home is designed to be energy sufficient, showcasing a unique sustainable model for future designs.
The house is part of a pilot program and costs around 8 million CZK (approximately 385,000 USD), and has drawn around 20 applications from prospective residents and tenants. The mayor of Niederanven, Fred Ternes, called the project a large step towards finding unique solutions to the country’s housing crisis. This project in particular showcases how technology can be used to reduce labor and construction costs.
Officials from Czechia (Czech Republic) also noted how the project showcases Czechia’s ability to compete on the international stage. Jiří Jílek, the Czech deputy ambassador in Luxembourg, stated, “This innovative building, created with a unique 3D printing technology, clearly shows that Czech companies have considerable potential in the Luxembourg market with high-quality and modern projects.“
Another unique quality of this project is how much space the house takes up. Designed by ODA Architects, the home occupies a micro-plot in Rammeldange that typically couldn’t accommodate standard housing. However, with its modular form and compact footprint, the project allows for new possibilities in urban densification while keeping emissions low. The total carbon footprint of the build was reported to be just 4.4 tons, with recyclability built into the material cycle.
The affordability of housing is another key factor in this development. With an estimated cost of only €320,000, the house offers an entry point for young professionals who are often excluded from Luxembourg’s costly housing market. Luxembourg currently requires roughly 7,000 new homes to be built annually, but it only finishes around 4,000. Projects such as these could be key in addressing this demand.
This is not the first time that Czech innovations have drawn attention to 3D printed houses. In 2010, the floating home ‘Prvok’ became Czechia’s first residential structure produced using additive manufacturing. ICE’s success in Luxembourg showcases how 3D printing can accelerate construction, reduce environmental impacts, and expand options for overall sustainable living.
With municipalities across Luxembourg considering how to utilize underused small plots, projects like this showcase models that could be replicated at scale. For Czechia, the pilot house also raises the question of how a similar approach could be used to help mitigate its own housing crisis, while solidifying its reputation as a new leader in 3D printing technology for the built environment.
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