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East 17th St Residences A multi-home mainstream housing development, designed by Logan Architecture for developer 3Strands, leverages ICON’s proprietary 3D printing technology to construct two to four bedroom homes in Austin, Texas. This is America’s first series of 3D-printed sustainable homes for sale.
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he Kansas City developer, 3Strands, announced that the next evolution of homebuilding has launched with the company’s first multi-home project: America’s first 3D printed homes for sale. Partnering with Austin-based construction technology company, ICON, the 3Strands mainstream housing development leverages ICON’s proprietary 3D printing construction technology, software and advanced materials to deliver the two to four bedroom homes located in Austin, Texas, one of the fastest-growing cities in America. “We want to change the way we build, own and how we live in community together,” said Gary O’Dell, Co-founder and CEO. “This project represents a big step forward, pushing the boundaries of new technologies, such as 3D-printed homes.” The one-of-a-kind homes designed by Logan Architecture for developer, 3Strands, are the latest homebuilding project using ICON’s Vulcan construction system to deliver sustainable, resilient and beautiful housing. The first floor of these highly energy efficient homes were 3D printed using ICON’s advanced material that is stronger and longer-lasting than traditional building materials. 3D printing
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