Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of 3D printing technology in home building. Please consider the following questions:
- Have you ever thought about how your home was built, and what materials were used in its construction?
- Do you know anyone who has experienced difficulties in finding affordable housing, and how has it affected their life?
- Can you imagine living in a home that is resistant to natural disasters, such as hurricanes or wildfires, and how would that impact your daily life?
- Have you heard about any innovative technologies being used in construction, and how they might change the way we build homes in the future?
- What do you think are some of the most significant challenges facing the housing market today, and how might 3D printing technology help address them?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image of the 3D printed neighborhood. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please discuss your thoughts and predictions with your partner or in a small group.
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity, which discusses Lennar’s partnership with Icon to create the world’s largest 3D printed community. Consider the following questions:
- What is the primary goal of this partnership, and how does it aim to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis?
- What are some of the benefits of 3D printed homes, and how do they differ from traditional construction methods?
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, “Inside The World’s Largest 3D Printed Neighborhood,” available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOR612WviMs or visit the original post at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/inside-the-worlds-largest-3d-printed-neighborhood/.
Pause the video at the following strategic points:
- When the video discusses the benefits of 3D printed homes, such as energy efficiency and safety.
- When the video explains the process of robotic construction and automation in 3D printing.
- When the video talks about the future plans of LAR and Icon, including scaling up production and investing in innovation.
For each pause point, consider the following conversational questions:
- What are some of the advantages of 3D printed homes, and how do they impact the environment and the residents?
- How does robotic construction and automation contribute to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of 3D printing technology?
- What are some potential challenges and opportunities facing the adoption of 3D printing technology in the construction industry, and how might they impact the future of home building?
