These 3D printed homes in Texas are redefining durable, affordable housing

Realtor.com reports on Houston's groundbreaking Zuri Gardens development, featuring the city's first large-scale 3D-printed affordable housing community created by builders Cole Klein and HiveASMBLD startup, with insights from Chief Development Officer Robert Spiegel.

Houston faces a growing housing affordability crisis with a $176,000 gap between income and housing costs, compounded by climate change impacts on vulnerable neighborhoods. Zuri Gardens offers a potential solution through innovative 3D printing technology that creates stronger, more resilient homes at lower costs. The 80-home community uses proprietary concrete printing to build energy-efficient homes selling in the mid-to-high $200Ks with significant city down payment assistance.

• 3D printing eliminates most lumber and labor costs while creating stronger, climate-resilient concrete structures that resist flooding, mold, and extreme heat
• The same high-quality materials and construction process used for luxury homes ensures durability and consistency across all affordable housing units
• Automated construction reduces build time from weeks to days while providing better insulation, lower energy costs, and improved insurance rates
• The scalable technology could serve as a blueprint for addressing housing shortages nationwide without compromising quality or dignity