Honeywell announced that Mighty Buildings will use Honeywell Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA) as a key component in the material used to build 3D-printed homes.
The construction sector is responsible for 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report by the United Nations Environment Program. With this in mind, Honeywell has developed Solstice LBA, a technology that has 99.9% lower global warming potential (GWP) than conventional blowing agents commonly used in the construction industry. This property makes Solstice® LBA a promising solution to reduce the environmental footprint of the construction industry.
“When used with our patented 3D-printing technology, Solstice LBA will enable us to build comfortable and climate-resistant housing,” said Scott Gebicke, CEO, Mighty Buildings. “The construction industry needs fast, safe and reliable alternatives to traditional building materials. By incorporating Solstice into our production process, we can further enhance the performance and sustainability of our 3D-printed products while reducing the construction industry’s overall carbon footprint.”
Mighty Buildings, a company that specializes in 3D printing homes, will use Solstice LBA technology at its production facility in Monterrey, Mexico. This facility has the capacity to print enough panels for two houses per day. Thanks to the integration of Solstice LBA into the production process, Mighty Buildings can often complete the construction of a house in less than a week. The homes printed with Solstice LBA also require less energy for heating and cooling as the technology provides better thermal insulation.
“Honeywell offers a range of solutions to help customers reach their emissions reduction and energy efficiency goals,” said Jeff Dormo, president of Honeywell Sustainability and Decarbonization. “Our Solstice technology is constantly being used in new ways, and by offering a non-ozone depleting, nonflammable and high-performance foam blowing agent, our work with Mighty Buildings has the potential to transform the future of homes and the building and construction industry as a whole.”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has included Solstice LBA in its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which promotes the development and use of environmentally friendly alternatives. Since its introduction in 2011, Honeywell’s Solstice technology has helped prevent the release of potentially over 395 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent into the atmosphere.
This partnership could pave the way for more sustainable construction processes and drive the use of environmentally friendly materials in construction.
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