First model house completed in world’s largest 3D printed neighborhood in Texas

Last Saturday, prospective buyers had the chance to tour around the first completed house in the world’s largest 3D printed neighborhood.

The house is part of a 100-property complex located in the Wolf Ranch community of Georgetown, about 30 miles north of Austin, Texas.

All of the community’s houses are 3D printed and made of a concrete mix called Lavacrete, using 46-foot-wide robotic machines. This method provides a unique wall texture to the houses, while their wall systems show resistance to mold, water, and fire, as well as being energy efficient.

Furthermore, the outer shells of the houses are first printed and then fitted with doors, windows, roofs, and utilities, including solar panels.

It is worth noting that minimal waste is produced with this printing method, as no formwork is needed.

In addition to this, studies have shown that 3D printing in construction is faster, cheaper and produces less carbon dioxide compared to conventional construction methods.

Featured houses range in floor space from 1,500 to 2,100 square feet, while they have two to three bathrooms and three to four bedrooms. As for their cost, they come at prices ranging from $475,000 to $599,000.

Finally, some of the units have already been sold, and the first residents are to arrive in September.