The first batch of homes in a 3D-printed development just outside of Austin are for sale.
Austin-based Icon, which has been at the forefront of the 3D-printed home dimension, teamed up with Lennar Homes on the project. It marks the first large-scale, 3D-printed residential development in the country, according to the developers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
The project is slated for 100 homes and will be part of the Wolf Ranch by Hillwood master-planned community in Georgetown, about 30 minutes north of Austin. Prices will range from $475,000 to $570,000, with floor plans ranging from 1,600 to 2,100 square feet and three- to four-bedroom options. That’s under $300 per square foot.
The development has gained heavy interest, particularly from people who want family-friendly housing in Georgetown and are interested in an innovative home, the outlet said. The project is a significant step for Icon as it transitions from printing dozens of homes to hundreds.
“It’s quite a mindset shift for us as a company,” Conner Jenkins, who is overseeing operations for Icon on Wolf Ranch, told the outlet.
Icon, whose CEO is Jason Ballard, builds with Vulcan 3D-printing technology, which uses a cementitious material called Lavacrete, offering greater versatility, range, speed and cost efficiency compared to traditional construction methods.
Each 3D-printed home in the Wolf Ranch community will come with rooftop solar panels and smart home features, including a camera doorbell, Wi-Fi-enabled deadbolt and smart thermostat. The homes’ layouts are designed specifically for 3D printing, allowing flexible designs, curved walls, and integrated electrical wiring.
Icon is also at the helm of a futuristic development in West Texas. The company has partnered with hotelier Liz Lambert on Sunday Homes, a 30- to 40-home complex in Marfa, with prices starting at $900,000 and designed to match its desert landscape.
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