3D-Printed Houses article

[Carini Rochester]

No question. Just an article I read.

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CENTURY COMPLETE’S 3D-PRINTED HOMES OPEN FOR SALES

The robotically printed homes at Mountain View Estates in Arizona offer three floor plans with durable interior and exterior concrete composite walls.

By Leah Draffen

Century CommunitiesExterior of the first completed Century Complete 3D-printed home.

Century Communities has announced that its Century Complete 3D-printed homes at Mountain View Estates in Casa Grande, Arizona, are now available for online purchase. With three single-story floor plans up to four bedrooms and 1,901 square feet, the robotically printed homes include popular finishes like stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

"This is a significant breakthrough not just for Century Complete but also for the housing industry and home buyers looking for cutting-edge construction at an affordable price," says Genji Nakata, executive vice president of national operations for Century Communities.

From the upper $200,000s, the homes’ smooth interior and exterior concrete composite walls offer noise reduction, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The composite walls are durable, high-quality construction built by a full-stack automated assembly all while having a traditional look at feel.

The community, which was announced in early 2022, will include 72 homes located between Phoenix and Tucson, with quick access to downtown Casa Grande and outdoor recreation.

"We are thrilled to debut this new technology in Casa Grande, showcasing the traditional aesthetic that our buyers love but with industry-leading concrete printed walls designed for durability, energy-efficiency, and noise reduction," says Greg Huff, president of Century Complete.

"Just as important, this sustainable and scalable construction model further expands on our mission to provide affordable new homes that keep the dream of homeownership within reach."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LEAH DRAFFEN

Leah Draffen is an associate editor for Zonda's Builder and Multifamily Executive magazines. She earned a B.A. in journalism and minors in business administration and sociology from Louisiana State University.

[Carini Rochester]

@Colleen F. I've seen other articles that include some pictures of the setup required to 'print' a small structure and it's complicated and fascinating. Just a few years ago this technology was just able to print a small rectangular room. Now they can print a house. I'm sure more advances are coming.