US Army

It won’t be long until U.S. Army soldiers stationed at a military post in Texas will be living and training in unique and innovative barracks. Embracing modern technology, the Army is constructing three barracks at Fort Bliss using 3D printing. In the video player above: See images of the 3D-printed barracksThe Army says the structure, which is slated to open in Summer 2024, will be more than 5,700 square feet, which will make it the largest 3D-printed structure in the Western Hemisphere.With 36 bunk beds, the trio of barracks at Fort Bliss, which is headquartered in El Paso, Texas, will be able to house up to 72 soldiers. At first, the 3D printed facility will be used as a collective training barracks, the Army said.ICON, a tech company working on the project for the military, says the materials being used in the barracks’ are meant to withstand extreme weather, but they’re also expected to enhance energy efficiency.In a March 1 post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, U.S. Army Fort Bliss posted a quote from Command Sgt. Maj. Dave Sweeney, who said, By prioritizing Soldier well-being with mold-resistant materials and energy-efficient designs, these new barracks truly represent how its better at Bliss.'”