Behrokh Khoshnevis, an engineering professor at USC, reveals his Contour Crafting fabrication process system, by which buildings, including plumbing and electrical utilities, can be built using what is in essence a large-scale 3D printer. Khoshnevis presented a scenario in which a 2,000-square-foot house could be completely framed in 20 hours, with lower construction costs than in conventional building methods. Photo 10 of 10 in Exploring the Future of 3D Printing: Day 1 by Erika Heet

Exploring the Future of 3D Printing: Day 1

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Behrokh Khoshnevis, an engineering professor at USC, reveals his Contour Crafting fabrication process system, by which buildings, including plumbing and electrical utilities, can be built using what is in essence a large-scale 3D printer. Khoshnevis presented a scenario in which a 2,000-square-foot house could be completely framed in 20 hours, with lower construction costs than in conventional building methods.