Ireland’s first housing scheme using 3D construction printed (3DCP) technology was unveiled in County Louth today.

It will consist of three three-bedroom social housing units with a floor area of 110m² over two floors at Grange Close in Dundalk.

The new technology aims to increase the sustainability and efficiency of housing output in Ireland and can produce homes up to three times faster than traditional methods.

The homes at Grand Close will come through a joint project from Louth County Council, Louth and Meath ETB and companies Harcourt Technologies Ltd and Roadstone Ltd.

Two homes have already been constructed using the 3D construction printed technology in Drogheda as a demonstration on the feasibility of the new scheme.

One of the homes competed at a facility in Drogheda that used the new technology.

The Chief Executive of Louth County Council (LCC) Joan Martin said they are “proud” to be involved in a “very significant pilot project” at Grange Close.

“The provision of high quality and sustainable social housing is a core objective of Louth County Council,” she said.

The 3DCP technology assembles prefabricated construction components like windows, floors and doors with accuracy.

It’s hoped the new collaboration will streamline construction processes, enhance efficiency, and boost housing production capacity in Ireland.

The technology in action.

Harcourt Technologies co-founder Justin Kinsella said it could be a “solution to Ireland’s housing shortage”.

“The transformative potential of this technology is very exciting and it offers a viable solution to help address our housing challenges,” he said.

“We're excited to start the Grange Close project and work with our development partners to create real change."

The project also promotes sustainability and will be using ready-mix concrete with the lowest possible carbon content.

Some 32,695 new homes were built in Ireland last year - up 10% on the total built in 2022.

Main image: A home being made using 3DCP technology in Drogheda.