Is this a Gamechanger? 3D printed neighborhood now underway in Texas

Icon, an Austin-based construction technology company, is now constructing a 3D-printed neighborhood for the homeless.

“The world’s housing crisis has been exacerbated by rising construction costs and labor shortages," - Jason Ballard, CEO of Icon.

Icon has managed to reduce costs by 30%, creating homes that are both cost-effective and quick to build.

Their 3D printer (called Vulcan) can produce a 400-square-foot house in just 24…HOURS.

First of all, that speed is astonishing.

Although there are no metrics for it yet, I can imagine waste reduction, currently wasting $500 Billion per year to be reduced to a minimum. Just put this into scale.

These homes are built to withstand extreme weather events and have a projected lifespan of at least 50 years

The implications of 3D-printed homes extend far beyond addressing homelessness. It wasn’t too long ago that 3D printing seemed like a pipe dream.

Innovation takes time. Solar panels have been around since the 1950s despite their rapid popularity over the last decade.

A revolution of the entire housing market may be happening right before our eyes, offering an affordable and sustainable solution for communities worldwide.