Angola leverages 3D printing to tackle housing crisis

Angola faces a severe housing deficit, with the government’s urbanisation programme delivering just 220,000 units of the targeted one million. Power2Build, a local construction startup, is stepping in with a cutting-edge solution—large-scale concrete 3D printing. Using COBOD’s advanced printers, the team is set to accelerate housing construction and improve quality in Angola’s rapidly growing capital, Luanda. The technology significantly shortens build times while reducing material waste and labour costs. With locally sourced materials and modular 3D printers capable of constructing up to three-storey buildings, this innovative approach could be key to addressing the nation’s housing shortage.

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