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These highly customizable structures cost up to 45 percent less than traditional homes because they do not require expensive labor and materials; other benefits are:
During construction, 3D printers use computer-aided design drawings to create physical structures, and the process eliminates the need for cutting, drilling, and milling materials. Increased construction of 3D-printed pods/cottages could help solve the homelessness crisis in the United States.