Nipate
Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: RVtitem on October 18, 2014, 01:46:37 AM
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An Italian company believes they have come up with an idea that could improve the lives of hundreds of millions. They have developed an easily transportable printer that can build houses out of natural materials, such as mud or clay.
The technology is relatively simple, and was designed by the Italian based company, WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project), and one of its main attributes is it can be assembled in two hours.
The printer has three arms with a six-meter reach in height. So it can build houses to a much greater height than is usually the case with a mud hut. Another difference is the method of construction, which makes the dwelling much stronger. Instead of using large square blocks, small triangles are used, allowing the house to bear a much greater load.
http://rt.com/news/196812-3d-printer-build-homes/
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Cute noble idea,
Though this is what I meant when I said Robotics has rendered many humans useless hence Ebola. The only useful people these days are the people who have the skills to make and control those robots. Ndambisa Moi would argue that the human factors aspect of development be intrinsic, that is be owned as much as possible by the community if it is to impact the quality of life. In most African cultures there is a communal aspect to construction of huts, as with other events like funerals that's the time communal bonding takes place as the locals help each other, learn teamwork and social responsibility. Changing societies is deeper than providing basics and must be accompanied by cultural advancement otherwise things fall apart as can be witnessed in most of the scrambled Africa.
Ps: habitat for humanity must love this...
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TGIF
Advantage Africa, let's do it right hehehe.
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I was going to post something really cool but I'll pass. Chinese and Russian KGB follow my suggestions with notepad hahaha, let's skip. It might cause world problems faster.
Bryanna
God Bless America.