Trend

3D-printed housing revolution

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About This Trend

The private sector is developing new ways to reduce supply constraints, lower costs, and grow housing availability. 3D printing of homes is an emerging trend that has the potential to disrupt the home building industry and reduce the time and complexity involved in new construction. The production of thefirst two-story3D-printed houses in Houston and the groundbreakingGenesis Collectioncommunity of 3D-printed homes in Georgetown, Texas, demonstrate the accelerating progress in 3D-printing technology for construction.

Trend Updates

Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage

  • More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...

Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand

  • Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...

Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply

  • People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now

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