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by parineum 2380 days ago
I think that answers my question of how it's seismically sound.

There's got to be something in there that supports horizontal forces.

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FWIW, they show the mesh in the first few seconds of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCzS2FZoB-I

Personally I think they should emphasize the manual labor requirements. One of the strongest criticisms of 3D-printed and prefab housing technology is that it reduces demand for low-skilled labor. For the past 80 years home construction has been a major pillar of the American labor economy; likewise for China and many other countries. Free or reduced cost housing is great, but to the extent it comes at the expense of a sustainable labor economy, then it's problematic.