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Virginia family gets keys to Habitat for Humanity's first 3D-printed home in the US

Christmas came early for one Virginia family that just received the keys to their new 3D-printed home.

Christmas came early for one Virginia family that just received the keys to their new 3D-printed home.

Summary

  • (CNN) One Virginia family received the keys to their new 3D-printed home in time for Christmas.
  • The home is Habitat for Humanity’s first 3D-printed home in the nation, according to a Habitat news release.
  • Janet V. Green, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, told CNN it partnered with Alquist , a 3D printing company, earlier this year to begin the process.
  • The 1,200-square-foot home has three bedrooms, two full baths and was built from concrete.
  • The technology allowed the home to be built in just 12 hours, which saves about four weeks of construction time for a typical home.