Icon Homes, an Austin-based 3D-printed home manufacturer, is set to leverage innovative building technology to address the city's demand for smaller infill homes. At a South by Southwest panel, Jared Kuhn, the company's vice president of real estate and land development sales, highlighted expectations for their new Phoenix home printer, designed for tighter spaces. This development aligns with the city's HOME initiatives aimed at increasing housing density. Moreover, local authorities have been accommodating, facilitating quick permitting, while 3D-printed homes promise resilience against severe weather.
Kuhn said Icon's forthcoming Phoenix home printer will take up a smaller footprint and help builders in the Austin area complete homes on smaller lots.
Kuhn stated that Icon's technology is evolving to meet the HOME initiative goals, facilitating the construction of multiple dwelling units and ADUs.
Austin’s local planning and permitting staff have been supportive of new housing construction methods, aiding in quick approvals for Icon's 3D printing technology.
Kuhn emphasized that 3D printing with concrete allows homes to withstand severe weather conditions, thus addressing the city's future housing needs.
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