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In buildings, phase change materials (PCMs) with excellent thermoregulatory properties and thermal storage capacity can improve the insulation capacity of external walls and reduce energy consumption. In this study, microencapsulated paraffin was added to a 3D printable material and a 3D printed phase-change concrete was developed, resulting in good printability and buildability. The compressive and flexural strengths were declined maximally by 44.6% and 37.5%, respectively, with 20 wt% PCM mixed. Results from 3D printed room models proved the thermo-regulated performance by regulating the room temperature when mixed with 20 wt% PCM. 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