On the 3D printing of buildings
Building physics expert Toby Cambray finds himself unconvinced by the merits of a new home in the
Netherlands that has been 3D printed with concrete.
The primary reason for requiring airtightness in buildings has nothing to do with energy efficiency or occupant comfort, writes Helen Brown, head of building physics at Encraft — it's for the protection of the building fabric.
The coming decades are expected to bring higher average temperatures, more extreme weather events – and possibly more cold snaps. But how are passive house buildings geared to adapt to a changing climate?