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The provided text from SSB Crack News discusses the development of Japan's first 3D-printed home constructed primarily from soil, named the Lib Earth House, by the company Lib Work. This innovative project in Kumamoto Prefecture aims to revolutionize sustainable architecture by eliminating the use of concrete, which is a major contributor to global carbon emissions. The house utilizes a proprietary mixture of earth, lime, and plant fibers, printed by a large-scale robotic arm, which is estimated to reduce construction-related emissions by up to 50 percent. Furthermore, the article notes that this construction method, which adheres to Japan’s strict earthquake resistance standards, addresses the nation's severe labor shortage in the construction industry through the digitization of building processes. Ultimately, the Lib Earth House serves as a prototype and blueprint for future sustainable and adaptive housing worldwide, with potential applications extending to non-residential and even extraterrestrial structures.
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