Affordable 3D-printed housing finally comes to the USA

ICON’s Affordable 3D-Printed Homes in Austin’s Mueller Community Break Ground

In Austin, Texas, a city dealing with increasing housing costs, a quiet revolution is taking place on the outskirts of the Mueller neighborhood. ICON, a local construction company that pushes the boundaries, is employing 3D printing technology to build 12 homes. Three of these homes, each a 651-square-foot bungalow, are available to low-income buyers under [...]

Affordable 3D-printed housing finally comes to the USA

When 3D-printed architecture first materialized, many assumed that it would lead to widespread affordable housing, but, excepting some housing for homeless people, this hasn't been the case in the USA yet. However, leading 3D-printing firm Icon may have made an initial step with three new homes in Texas that are being built for low-income individuals.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags: Building and Construction, 3D Printing, …