Sculpteo, the 3D printing service bureau, says 3D printing and the mass customization it enables will one day result in tiny homes which offer benefits from complex geometries to safety features which protect homeowners against earthquakes or flooding. They add that the additive nature of the 3D printing process means less waste is produced than with traditional manufacturing processes, and when coupled with the range of 3D printed items which can be printed such as hinges, hardware and various appliances and containers, and a whole range of futuristic living spaces can easily be envisioned and designed. Research out of UCLA supports the future use of 3D printing in the creation of tiny housing. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/88730/tiny-houses-meet-3d-printing/ ‎