Lebanon War Survivor Tackles US Housing With 3D-Printing Breakthrough

Next is Rudaw Media Network’s newest TV program, tackling recent technological advancements and scientific achievements from around the globe and examining their impact on the world and everyday life.

Host Namo Abdulla interviews leading experts and the bright minds behind some of the world’s most astonishing innovations in the fields of artificial intelligence, biotech, medicine, renewable energy, and outer space.

Below is the subject of the sixth episode of the show:

In the heart of the heavily forested state of Maine, a groundbreaking story unfolds – the birth of the world's first bio-based, 3D-printed house. This innovative structure, poised to transform the future of construction, is the brainchild of Dr. Habib Dagher, a Lebanese-American professor who leads a cutting-edge research lab at the University of Maine. After years of research, the award-winning engineer has found a greener, faster, and more affordable way of building homes.