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The Lotus House Explores the Potential of 3D Printing for Sustainable Construction
Lotus House, a 650-square-foot residence designed and built by Team WashU in the northwestern city of Dehzhou for the 2018 Solar Decathlon China. The design was led by seven students: John Hampton, Shannon Mallon, Heewoong Yang, Yuejia Ying, Lu Yu, Kinga Pabjan, Leiquan Pan and Jian Zhu. (Courtesy Team WashU) Lotus House, aerial view. (Courtesy Team WashU) Lotus House, evening view. (Courtesy Team WashU) A 3D-printed side table. (Courtesy Team WashU) Lotus House floor plan. (Courtesy Team WashU) Team WashU celebrates the installation of the first wall panel. From left: Jian Zhu, Kinga Pabjan, John Hampton, Heewoong Yang, Shannon Mallon and Lu Yu. (Courtesy Team WashU) Project manager Kinga Pabjan. (Courtesy Team WashU)

Team WashU celebrates the installation of the first wall panel. From left: Jian Zhu, Kinga Pabjan, John Hampton, Heewoong Yang, Shannon Mallon and Lu Yu. (Courtesy Team WashU)
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Team WashU celebrates the installation of the first wall panel. From left: Jian Zhu, Kinga Pabjan, John Hampton, Heewoong Yang, Shannon Mallon and Lu Yu. (Courtesy Team WashU)