Marco Polo 100 Digital Build Challenge
Revolutionize construction, build affordable housing for $100/sq ft with 3D printing, prefabrication, robotics or new technologies.
Canada's first and largest 3D printed neighborhood gets green light in Gananoque
Toronto, March 2, 2022
Horizon Legacy Group has received approval from the Town of Gananoque to build Canada's first and largest 3D printed neighbourhood. Last night, in a unanimous vote, a Site Plan Approval was granted for 6 buildings with up to 4 to be built in the first phase. The project, two years in the making, represents the first step in using new construction technologies to solve the problem of affordable housing.
"Our community has voted unanimously to support this initiative because we embrace innovation and new ideas," says Ted Lojko, Mayor of Gananoque. "From day one, the Horizon team has been stellar to work with and answered all of our questions. We are satisfied that their plans will meet the requirements of our community," he says.
In addition to the technological and design solutions, the neighbourhood sets a new normal in building sustainability. Horizon Legacy Group is announcing that all buildings will use green energy for heating, cooling, and lighting; the majority of which will be powered by on-site renewable energy.
Each building is approximately 1400 sq feet with one bachelor, one 1 bedroom, and one 2 bedroom. The neighborhood will be owned by Horizon Legacy and made available as rental apartments.
Horizon Legacy Group to build the first 3D printed neighborhood in Canada
Toronto, August 16, 2021
- Scoolpt representing the Czech Republic;
- O-Cube, representing Canada;
- CyBe, representing the Netherlands;
- Hivetat, representing USA;
- Imprimere, representing Switzerland;
- UBB Chile, representing Chile;
- The Marco Polo 100 Digital Build Challenge is a technology competition to solve affordable housing by building a multi-residential building for $100/sq feet using new technologies and processes. Horizon Legacy Group, backers of the competition, is investing up to $10M and offering cash prizes and royalties to the winning submissions.
- The project will build the first 3D printed neighbourhood in Canada. The Sponsor Horizon Legacy Group is pioneering the use of robots and automation in construction.
- Over 400 people from nearly 60 countries registered in Stage 1. Submissions were considered by a 12 member jury with expertise in construction, architecture, engineering, 3D printing, prefabrications, quantity surveying, and finance.
- In Stage 3, up to 6 Small Buildings will be built in Gananoque, Ontario to demonstrate the technology concept. Known as Gateway to the 1000 Islands, this water-front community of 5000 people is perfect for young families building their life and established families looking for a safe, quiet place to downsize, work or play.
Stage 2 Live Event
Online, August 11, 2021
On August 11, 2021, nine teams from all over the world will convene to learn who made the cut and go to the next round of the Marco Polo 100 Digital Build Challenge. At stake are cash prizes of up to $200K and the grand prize $10M investment to bring their idea to life.
Gananoque to host international construction technology competition
Toronto, April 6, 2021
The Marco Polo 100 Digital Build Challenge achieves another major milestone. The beautiful community of Gananoque has been selected to host Stage 3 of the international competition to build affordable housing using new technologies and processes. Known as Gateway to the 1000 Islands, this water-front community of 5000 people is perfect for young families building their life and established families looking for a safe, quiet place to downsize, work or play.
Top 20 Teams Advance to Stage 2
Toronto, February 3, 2021
Team |
Country |
Technology |
3DPHC |
Canada |
3d printing |
A3D Printer |
Spain |
3d printing |
Apogee |
Canada |
Shipping containers |
Architecture of Survival |
Russia |
Pre-fab, lightweight shelter |
Big Foot |
Russia |
Light gauge steel framing |
BILLINGS |
Nigeria |
3d printing, robotics |
CONZZLE |
Malaysia |
Pre-fab |
CyBe Construction |
Netherlands |
3d printing, robotics, pre-fab |
Form Found Design |
USA |
Pre-fab, light gauge framing, robotics |
Hivetat |
USA |
"Beehive" |
Imprimere AG |
Switzerland |
3d printing |
Kasuweri |
Malaysia |
Pre-fab |
ModulusTech |
Pakistan |
Pre-fab |
Mortar Board Homes |
UK |
Pre-fab |
O-Cube |
Canada |
Pre-fab |
Savantium |
India |
3d printing, pre-fab, air-inflation |
Scoolpt |
Czech Republic |
3d printing |
SPG eng |
Chile |
Construction resequencing |
UBB-Chile |
Chile |
3d printing, concrete on frame |
ZAO OBD |
Russia |
Pre-fab "lotus" |
Webinar
Toronto, November 25, 2020
On November 25 we organized a webinar to give you more insights into the challenge, the context, and answering your questions. You can watch it here: