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$195,000 3D-Printed Housing Come To The US

$195,000 3D-Printed Housing Come To The US
Source: interestingengineering
Author: Interesting Engineering
Published: 8/13/2025

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The article discusses the emerging presence of affordable 3D-printed housing in the United States, focusing on a project in Austin, Texas. The company Icon, in collaboration with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, is developing a community featuring homes constructed using 3D-printing technology. These homes are priced around $195,000, aiming to provide cost-effective housing solutions. This initiative highlights the potential for 3D printing to address housing affordability challenges by reducing construction time and costs. The Austin project serves as a test case for the viability and scalability of 3D-printed homes in the US market, signaling a possible shift in how residential buildings are designed and built in the future.

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