Skip to Main Content

How 3D concrete printing could solve the housing shortage

Meet Dr. Andrew McCoy who leads 3D printed housing research at Virginia Tech.

03/24/2022 | Rating TV-PG

VPM News Focal Point

How 3D concrete printing could solve the housing shortage

Clip: Season 1 Episode 5 | 2m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet Dr. Andrew McCoy who leads 3D printed housing research at Virginia Tech.

The Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech received a $500,000 grant to fund a 3D home building printer. Dr. Andrew McCoy, director at VCHR, says they’re using the innovation grant to transform affordable housing options in Virginia.

03/24/2022 | Rating TV-PG

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

VPM News Focal Point is a local public television program presented by VPM

The Estate of Mrs. Ann Lee Saunders Brown & Dominion Energy

Housing | People of Virginia

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S1 Ep5 | 1m 20s | Virginia’s share their experiences and struggles with securing affordable housing. (1m 20s)

Rethinking public housing models in Richmond

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S1 Ep5 | 10m 37s | Richmond is following a national trend to demolish outdated public housing communities. (10m 37s)

The struggle to find affordable housing in Charlottesville

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S1 Ep5 | 4m 6s | Residents grapple with limited options as rent and home prices continue to rise. (4m 6s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

VPM News Focal Point is a local public television program presented by VPM

The Estate of Mrs. Ann Lee Saunders Brown & Dominion Energy

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?