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Cosmos 3D ‒ what will the future

of construction look like?

INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR
A NEW WAY OF CONSTRUCTION
A house is much more than just a building that welcomes people.
From the ancient caves of prehistory, transitioning through the tents
in vast deserts to the majestic castles, and finally culminating in the
modern architecture of our era, a house has always symbolized
protection, presence, possession and identity. Having one’s own space
and personalizing it taps into the fundamental desires and aspirations
inherent in human nature. The importance of these homes, these
personal spaces, has solidified the real estate market’s position as one
of the most robust and influential sectors globally.

A DEMANDING AND CHALLENGING SCENARIO
With 2030 on the horizon, the UN predicts a significant housing
challenge. They project a housing deficit impacting 3 billion people. 1
To grasp the magnitude of this issue, the United Nations Human
Settlements Program provides a telling figure: to bridge this gap, we’d
need to construct 96,150 homes every day, which equates to 4,000
every hour. Also there are other important issues. The construction
industry contributes to a sizable portion of the world’s solid waste.
Additionally, it’s responsible for over a third of the global energy
demand and around 37% of 2021’s carbon emissions. How can we
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address these interconnected challenges?

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
A validated solution emerges in the form of the concrete 3D printer.
Designed to tackle the global housing shortage, it blends efficiency
with sustainability. To illustrate its potential, consider this: it’s feasible
to build a comfortable 45 m home in only 15 hours. One machine is
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capable of manufacturing up to 120 homes each year. NEW PATHS, NEW PERSPECTIVE
Driven by a vision of a more sustainable future, there’s an emphasis
BREAKTHROUGH WITH COSMOS 3D on championing green building practices at COSMOS 3D. Advanced
With Katz Group’s construction expertise and IT3D’s technological methods aim to reduce waste generation by up to 90%, a feat made
prowess from Spain, they’ve carved a new path in the world of 3D possible through full automation and meticulous oversight of material
printed concrete homes. This collaboration not only represents a usage.
merging of two giants but also introduces a modern and practical
solution for the evolving housing and structural landscape. Katz Group With an ambitious roadmap in place, the goal is to achieve carbon
and IT3D, both leaders in their respective fields, have joined forces to neutrality by 2030. Acknowledging the significant carbon footprint of
create COSMOS 3D. traditional cement, there’s a dedicated pursuit for eco-friendlier material
alternatives for a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Looking ahead, the aspirations for COSMOS 3D are vast. Over the
next three decades, the goal is to impact the lives of people worldwide,
envisioning the construction of millions of new homes.

Source:
1 According to information provided by UN Habitat
2 According to the “2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction-UNEP”

LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER!

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