Mario Cucinella Architects and WASP have tamed up to conceive the first 3D printed house made from local earth.
Location Lac-Brome QC Canada Architectural firm Atelier Pierre Thibault Engineering firm Lateral Lac-Brome House A magnificent residence where the light is enhanced by the curtain walls perfectly integrated with the glued laminated wood structure offering a remarkable view of the lake and its surroundings thanks to its exceptional fenestration. The roof line echoes the silhouette of the mountains on the other side of the lake. www.pthibault.com/project/residence-lac-brome/ Photo Credit: Maxime Brouillet
Mario Cucinella Architects and WASP have tamed up to conceive the first 3D printed house made from local earth.
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