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SQ4D is a construction technology company that develops and manufactures construction-scale 3D printing systems. The company’s Autonomous Robotic Construction System (ARCS) uses concrete extrusion technology to produce structural components of houses.[1] The company has carried out residential construction projects on Long Island, New York, including homes built and marketed using construction-printing techniques.[2]

History

SQ4D was founded in 2017 as a construction technology venture focused on large-scale construction 3D printing for homes.[3]

In January 2020, the company completed construction of a demonstration residence in Calverton, New York, measuring approximately 1,900 square feet.[4][5] The project involved 3D printing the structure’s foundation and walls using the company’s ARCS system over approximately 48 hours of machine operation spread across several days.[3][6]

The following year, a 3D-printed house built by SQ4D in Riverhead, New York, was listed for sale as a permitted residential building[7][8][9][10] and received attention as one of the early 3D-printed homes to be offered on the residential market in the United States and to be eligible for a certificate of occupancy.[11][12][13][14] The property was built using a combination of 3D-printed concrete components and conventional construction methods for elements such as roofing and mechanical systems.[3][15]

In 2023, a newly completed home in Islandia, New York, was listed for sale as a 3D-printed residence.[16] The project involved a collaboration between a residential developer and SQ4D and included approximately 2,000 square feet of living space.[17][4]

Collaboration with Habitat for Humanity

In 2024, SQ4D participated in a construction project with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island in Brentwood, New York.[18] The project, which was Habitat for Humanity’s first 3D-printed home on Long Island,[19][20] used construction 3D printing for more than half of the structure, including walls, foundation, and insulation.[21][18]

Technology

SQ4D’s construction process uses a track-guided gantry system that extrudes concrete in layers to form structural walls based on a digital building plan.[7][5][15] Printed concrete elements are combined with conventional construction methods for roofing, mechanical systems and finishing work.[8][22]

See also

References

  1. ^ Neubauer, Kelsey. “See how a 3D printer built a three-bedroom house in just 80 hours for less than $300,000”. Business Insider.
  2. ^ Hickman, Matt (2021-02-02). “3D-printed home on Long Island’s North Shore hits the market for $300,000”. The Architect’s Newspaper.
  3. ^ a b c “‘Where everything is headed’: First 3D printed home hits market in Northeast”. CTPost. April 2, 2021.
  4. ^ a b “SQ4D Inc. Builds World’s Largest Permitted 3D Printed Home in Calverton, N.Y.” Builder. January 30, 2020.
  5. ^ a b “3D Printing Brings Automation to Home Construction”. Design News.
  6. ^ Essop, Anas (January 15, 2020). “SQ4D 3D prints 1,900 sq ft home in 48 hours”. 3D Printing Industry.
  7. ^ a b “Printed in days, a house: New York firm takes 3D printing to the next level”. Reuters. February 16, 2021.
  8. ^ a b “A 3D-Printed Home Is On the Market in New York”. Architectural Digest. February 9, 2021.
  9. ^ “You Can Now Buy a 3D-Printed Home — Here’s a Look Inside”. CNBC. February 25, 2021.
  10. ^ “You can buy a 3D printed house in NY. Is this the future of home building?”. Brick Underground.
  11. ^ Park, Sumner (2021-02-11). “America’s first 3D-printed house for sale in Long Island”. FOXBusiness.
  12. ^ Higgins, Cole (2021-02-07). “A 3D printed house is for sale in New York. Builders say it will cut housing construction costs”. CNN.
  13. ^ “First 3D printed house in U.S. listed for sale on Long Island”. Woodworking Network. 2021-01-27.
  14. ^ “A Real 3D-Printed Home Listing Just Popped Up on Zillow for a Cool $300,000”. Gizmodo.
  15. ^ a b “This house was 3D printed in 48 hours and finished in a week. Now, it’s for sale”. Digital Trends.
  16. ^ Wagner, Kate (2023-07-26). “3D Printing Promises Better, Less Expensive Homes. So Why Are We Using It Like This?”. Dwell.
  17. ^ “New 3-D printed home for sale in Islandia”. Long Island Business News. March 16, 2023.
  18. ^ a b “State-of-the-art 3D-printed home on display in Brentwood”. News 12 Long Island.
  19. ^ “Habitat for Humanity builds 1st 3D-printed home on Long Island”. CBS New York. February 20, 2025.
  20. ^ “Habitat for Humanity of Long Island’s first 3D-printed home is complete”. Newsday.
  21. ^ “Habitat for Humanity of Long Island raises roof on its first 3D-printed home”. Newsday. 2024-08-22.
  22. ^ “3D Printed Home Listed On Long Island Could Be Game Changer For Affordable Housing”. CBS New York. February 9, 2021.