You’d expect to hear the sound of hammers on nails and find an array of heavy machinery and in-progress wood-framed structures at a construction site, right? If you’re visiting Wolf Ranch in Georgetown, Texas—think again. Here, the largest 3D-printed neighborhood is currently under construction, and as The Architect’s Newspaper shares, the first batch of 100 single-family residences was just finished. First announced in 2021, the project represents a three-way collaboration between Icon, a 3D printing company; Lennar, a home building company; and Bjarke Ingels Group.
Fresh from the oversized cartridge, the home is located within the Genesis Collection, the Icon–Lennar–Bjarke Ingels contribution to the larger Wolf Ranch development (other homes in the subdivision will be built using standard construction techniques). Within the 3D-printed community, future buyers will be able to pick from eight different floor plans which range in size from 1,574 to 2,112 square feet and include both three- and four-bedroom properties. The first finalized home is the Rune model, which is defined by a hip roof with a large overhang and front entry garage on the exterior. Inside, curved white walls and concrete floors complement an array of 3D-printed elements, such as the kitchen island.
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Though not all homes have been printed yet, the neighborhood is well on its way to completion. According to Architect’s Newspaper, 80 of the 100 structures are under construction and a third of the wall systems have been printed. Sales for the homes began last month—five have reportedly sold to date—with prices ranging from $475,000 to $599,000.
