The first homes in a 3D-printed development outside of Austin are for sale.
Austin-based Icon, which has been at the forefront of 3D-printed homes, partnered with Lennar Homes on the project.According to developer Austin American-Statesman, it marks the first large-scale 3D printed residential development in the country Report.
The project is planned 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 range from $475,000 to $570,000, floor plans range from 1,600 to 2,100 square feet, and three- and four-bedroom options are available. Less than $300 per square foot.
The development has seen strong interest, especially from those looking for a family-friendly home in Georgetown and interested in innovative homes, the outlet said. This project is an important step for Icon as it transitions from printing dozens of houses to hundreds.
“It’s been a mindset shift for us as a company,” Conner Jenkins, who oversees Wolf Ranch Icon’s operations, told the outlet.
Icon’s CEO is Jason Ballard, and its buildings are 3D printed with Vulcan, which uses a cementitious material called Lavacrete that offers greater versatility, range, speed and cost-effectiveness than traditional construction methods.
Each 3D printed house in the Wolf Ranch community will feature rooftop solar panels and smart home features, including camera doorbells, Wi-Fi-enabled deadbolts and smart thermostats. The layout of the house was designed specifically for 3D printing, allowing for flexible designs, curved walls and integrated electrical wiring.
Icon is also at the helm of West Texas-based futuristic developments. The firm partnered with hotelier Liz Lambert to develop Sunday Homes, a 30- to 40-family complex in Marfa that starts at $900,000 and is designed to match its desert landscape.
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