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Canada to use mass timber & 3D printing to boost affordable housing

Posted on November 12, 2024 |

Canada is using mass timber, 3D printing, and modular construction to speed up affordable housing on the Atlantic coast.

The government introduced the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII), investing $50 million CAD over 2 years to lower housing costs and shorten construction times.

RHII supports innovative building methods, including, 3D-printed homes: Large-scale printers quickly build structures, reducing labor and time.

Modular homes: Built-in parts off-site, then transported and assembled on-site to cut waste while maintaining quality.

Mass timber construction: Engineered wood replaces steel, offering durability with a smaller environmental impact.

Canada recently committed $600 million CAD to prefabrication, mass timber, and 3D printing for social housing, showing strong support for affordable housing solutions.

This investment makes Canada a leader in sustainable and affordable housing.

The government’s goal is to make housing more affordable and sustainable with these new construction methods.

Canada’s latest funding highlights its commitment to eco-friendly and efficient housing solutions.

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