Thinking Huts intends to increase access to education.
"Defining Humanity joined hands with Thinking Huts in March of 2021. We worked together to make Thinking Huts, starting by understanding their vision, along with the requirements of the community and local materials available, plugging in the workability of the 3D printer to provide an integrated design solution.
"The material choices were quite deliberate. The printer used concrete which is specially used for printing, it is modified so that it cures/solidifies enough for the next layer to be printed on top. The roof is timber which is a light weight, reducing our structural loads to make it more economical. The wooden texture also provides warmth to the aesthetics of the building.
To what extent does a 3D-printed school differ from a school made of conventional materials such as wood or bricks and mortar? "With 3D printing, you're allowed more creativity and flexibility. Though we'll still keep the honeycomb look for schools in the future, the community will be asked for their input. You can be flexible and easily incorporate community feedback that way. It can also be built a lot more quickly, solving a gap immediately because a lot of kids don't have a school to learn in to begin with. So I think that's where the main advantages would be," explains Grout.
Grout also adds that 3D-printed schools can also have an impact on the students. "The students at the first school were really inspired and excited about the potential of this technology. I think that is something that will definitely influence them beyond a traditional building," she says.
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