Ohh exicting, perhaps this will help New Zealand with its kiwibuild programme?
The 3D-printing strategy aims to reduce labour by 70%, costs by 90% and human time by 80% across different sectors, according to the Dubai Future Foundation.
Talking to treasury about this as part of the long term planning. Lots of opportunities.
Maybe printed hospital rooms for your house which can go in the recycling after your illness…
opengraphobject:[351561245167190 : https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/05/25-of-dubai-s-buildings-will-be-3d-printed-by-2025 : title=“25% of Dubai’s buildings will be 3D printed by 2025 | World Economic Forum” : description=“The 3D-printing strategy aims to reduce labour by 70%, costs by 90% and human time by 80% across different sectors, according to the Dubai Future Foundation.”]
I’m really interested in these sorts of things (like your example Jon) from a circular design perspective - designing things with the whole of the life cycle in mind (designing for recycling and re-use). There is so much single use stuff in health.
opengraphobject:[351561245167190 : https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/05/25-of-dubai-s-buildings-will-be-3d-printed-by-2025 : title=“25% of Dubai’s buildings will be 3D printed by 2025 | World Economic Forum” : description=“The 3D-printing strategy aims to reduce labour by 70%, costs by 90% and human time by 80% across different sectors, according to the Dubai Future Foundation.”]