Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
3D Printers are now being used to construct homes, offices, and other buildings. Some are saying that this is the future of building construction, but how will this technology affect the building codes that deal with traditional construction materials and methods? Are these structures safe?
In this episode of Learn Something New™ from NFPA Journal®, the question of whether 3D building construction can be as safe as the traditional methods of construction, and comply with local and international building codes, is explored. There is language about alternative construction materials in regulatory codes like the IBC® and NFPA 5000®, and research is ongoing to validate the safety considerations of these structures.
Learn more at nfpa.org today.
©2020 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
3D Printers are now being used to construct homes, offices, and other buildings. Some are saying that this is the future of building construction, but how will this technology affect the building codes that deal with traditional construction materials and methods? Are these structures safe?
In this episode of Learn Something New™ from NFPA Journal®, the question of whether 3D building construction can be as safe as the traditional methods of construction, and comply with local and international building codes, is explored. There is language about alternative construction materials in regulatory codes like the IBC® and NFPA 5000®, and research is ongoing to validate the safety considerations of these structures.
Learn more at nfpa.org today.
©2020 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
