# 3D Printing Boosts Perth Housing: Innovation Without Job Loss
**URL:** https://forum.revstrade.com.au/t/3d-printing-boosts-perth-housing-innovation-without-job-loss/30
**Category:** 3-D Building
**Created:** [April 29, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.revstrade.com.au/t/3d-printing-boosts-perth-housing-innovation-without-job-loss/30 "2025-04-29T14:22:54Z")
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### Author:  [@RainieS](https://forum.revstrade.com.au/u/RainieS)
#### Post date: [April 29, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.revstrade.com.au/t/3d-printing-boosts-perth-housing-innovation-without-job-loss/30/1 "2025-04-29T14:22:55Z")
According to a report by 7NEWS (Lachie Byrne), WA’s first 3D-printed home is nearing completion in Perth, using a wall-building robot. The method enables faster, cheaper construction with flexible designs.
In my point of view, the development shows that 3D printing in construction is a promising solution for Australia’s housing crisis. Rather than eliminating jobs, it enhances efficiency and affordability. I believe this trend will expand rapidly, offering sustainable and innovative options while creating new roles around operating and maintaining the technology.
**Source:**
Byrne, L. (9 February, 2025). _New 3D-printed home under construction in Perth using state’s first wall-building robot._ 7NEWS [https://7news.com.au/news/new-3d-printed-home-under-construction-in-perth-using-states-first-wall-building-robot-c-17632440](https://7news.com.au/news/new-3d-printed-home-under-construction-in-perth-using-states-first-wall-building-robot-c-17632440)
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### Author:  [@AnimittaLumia](https://forum.revstrade.com.au/u/AnimittaLumia)
#### Post date: [April 30, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.revstrade.com.au/t/3d-printing-boosts-perth-housing-innovation-without-job-loss/30/2 "2025-04-30T11:55:29Z")
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