A new 3D-printed housing community has been announced by the nonprofit group New Story in collaboration with ICON and Mexican social housing enterprise ÉCHALE. The community will see 50 homes printed using the ICON Vulvan II 3D printer, which is capable of creating 500 square foot buildings in just 24 hours over the course of several days. The project will see the homes provided to families who are presently living on a daily income of less than $3 to help those who need the support most.
The 3D-printed housing community from New Story, ICON and ÉCHALE identifies how technology innovations can be used in order to support those who need it most and accelerate the rate at which they can be helped.
3D-Printed Home Communities
New Story and ICON Have Announced a 3D-Printed Housing Community
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Housing - The trend of 3D-printed housing is disrupting the construction industry by offering a faster and more cost-effective way to create homes.
2. Social Housing - The trend of social housing is addressing the need for affordable homes for low-income families by leveraging innovative construction methods like 3D printing.
3. Nonprofit Collaborations - The trend of nonprofit collaborations with technology companies is facilitating the development of innovative housing solutions for disadvantaged communities.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry has the opportunity to embrace 3D-printed housing as a disruptive innovation that can revolutionize the way homes are built.
2. Real Estate - The real estate industry can benefit from the trend of social housing and 3D-printed homes by expanding affordable housing options for low-income families.
3. Nonprofit Organizations - Nonprofit organizations can seize the opportunity to collaborate with technology companies and leverage 3D printing to provide innovative housing solutions for those in need.