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America is short over 3 million homes. People are pouring billions into 3D construction companies because machines can build homes twice as fast as stick-built homes. But 98% of homes are still built on-site, mostly out of wood. And in 2023, only about 100 out of 1.2 million completed homes in the US were made with a 3D printer. We talked to multiple 3D construction companies to find out what it will take to build more, how the cost compares to stick-built homes, and find out whether it can help solve our housing shortage. 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - How 3D-printed homes are made 04:13 - Why the US builds homes out of lumber 05:19 - Why 3D-printed mixes are so expensive 07:08 - History of factory-made homes 08:40 - Inside the US’ biggest 3D-printed homes neighborhood 09:28 - The future of 3D-printed homes 10:20 - What it’s like to live in a 3D-printed home 11:11 - Credits MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS 10 Fascinating Jobs That Keep New York City Running | Business Insider Marathon Why Melted Bugs On Candy And Lemons Fuel A $167 Million Industry | Big Business | Business Insider How Papa Johns Makes Millions Of Dough Balls Before The Super Bowl | Big Business | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #3dprinting #housingshortage #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: @businessinsider Can 3D-Printed Homes Help Solve America’s Housing Shortage? | Big Business | Business Insider