3D Mud Wall Printing: Hi-Tech Says Hi to Old-Tech

University researchers will team up with natural builders in a trial of cutting-edge 3D printing techniques to build a modular wall using local earth materials.

The research project, supported by a crowdfunding request, brings together ancient earth-building wisdom and modern fabrication. The aim is a low-carbon wall system using materials sourced from the site itself.

It is a striking example of how Narara Ecovillage serves as a living laboratory, where old and new approaches to building meet and learn from each other.