First 3D printed homes in South America begin construction in La Unión, Antioquia

Cementos Argos, a Grupo Argos cement company, and the Family Compensation Fund of Antioquia, Comfama, in collaboration with the Alcaldía de La Unión, are developing two homes using 3D concrete printing technology. These houses, located in La Unión, Antioquia, are expected to be completed by April.

These pilot homes, each covering an area of 63 m², have been specifically designed to adapt to the region’s climatic and geographical conditions. The 3D concrete printer was transported from Universidad Nacional to La Unión, where it will be used to print walls and other architectural elements on-site. This will allow for the validation of resource optimisation, construction time efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for large-scale projects.

This initiative is part of Cementos Argos’Casa Para Mí programme and the Future Tech laboratory, in strategic partnership with Comfama, Alcaldía de La Unión, and Fundación Berta Martínez.

Casa Para Mí, a Cementos Argos program, aims to reduce the housing deficit by promoting urban densification and supporting rural areas. Through partnerships with various organisations, the programme facilitates projects that leverage innovative construction technologies to enhance productivity, quality, and environmental sustainability.

Thanks to the participation of key stakeholders, financial closures for projects are secured, along with proper social and territorial integration. Comfama has managed construction permits, provided support to beneficiary families, and allocated subsidies. Alcaldía de La Unión has contributed to land adaptation and construction permits, while Fundación Berta Martínez acts as the project operator. This project marks a significant milestone in the application of advanced construction technologies in South America, with the potential to revolutionise homebuilding in the region. By automating the construction process and leveraging the advantages of 3D printing, the goal is to assess the impact and efficiency of this technology and explore its scalability for large-scale housing solutions.

“With this project, we continue to lead innovation in construction systems, driving the development of sustainable products and solutions for the industry, reducing the housing deficit in Colombia, and making homeownership dreams a reality,”, said Juan Esteban Calle, President of Cementos Argos.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/07032025/first-3d-printed-homes-in-south-america-begin-construction-in-la-unin-antioquia/