Homebuyers who are interested in moving to Georgetown, Texas may be able to live in an expansive 3D-printed community.
ICON, a construction tech company, along with Lennar, a home construction company and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), an architecture company, are teaming up to develop Wolf Ranch — a 100-home, 3D-printed community.
Fox News Digital quoted Dmitri Juliaus, ICON’s chief of Special Projects, as saying that Wolf Ranch was the largest development of its type in the entire world. It is also a partnership between ICON and Lennar – one of America’s largest homebuilders.
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Julius noted that the partnership of Austin-based ICON with Lennar is “a promising way to deliver technology-driven homes in communities where demand is increasing.”
Printing for Wolf Ranch started in the fall of 2022 — and reservations for homes are set to begin on June 10, 2023, Fox News Digital is told.
Street-view renderings of Wolf Ranch, designed by ICON Lennar & BIG. The first reservations for Wolf Ranch homes will begin on 10 June 2023. (ICON)
Julius added that Wolf Ranch aims to “get people excited” about the future.
The price of the home will begin in the $400,000 range.
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ICON, and its team, are creating a community through new innovative technologies.
From left to right are Alexander Le Roux (left), Jason Ballard (right) and Evan Loomis, co-founders of ICON in Austin, Texas. These co-founders of ICON are pictured at a site where they use their 3D printing technology. (ICON)
Julius, a Fox News Digital reporter, said: “By combining robotics, advanced software, and advanced materials we create beautiful, resilient houses that are co-designed with a world renowned architecture firm BIG. These homes are technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable, as well as architecturally stunning.”
We believe that robots and drones are going to build entire towns, cities and neighborhoods.
ICON says that the housing shortage in America is one of the reasons why now is a great time to start this project.
Julius stated that “this problem is one of scale, and the solution must also be scale-based.”
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He added, “We believe that robots and drones in the future will be able to build entire towns, neighborhoods and cities.”
“We hope to look back at Lennar’s Wolf Ranch community as the place where robotic construction at a large scale began.”
The companies have stated that homes will range between 1,574 and 2,112 square foot of “thoughtful living space”, including three to four bedroom, two to three bathrooms, and so on. (ICON)
According to Julius, Georgetown is the fastest-growing suburb north of Austin. It’s a great place to start construction, he said.
In a November ICON news release, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder stated that the community takes pride in honoring its past while innovating to build a better future.
ICON’s rendering for the first 3D Community in Georgetown, Texas. (ICON)
ICON’s announcement claims that the homes will have three to four bathrooms and three to five bedrooms. They will also be “technologically innovative, environmentally sustainable, and architecturally stunning” while maintaining the ranch-style houses popular in Texas.
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Julius explained that ICON was 3D printing wall systems using a robotic construction system as well as large-scale printers, proprietary Lavacrete material and proprietary robotic construction systems.
Lennar would also complete “roofing, solar installation and finishing out”, he said.
The Wolf Ranch community will benefit from these beautiful and resilient homes designed by BIG.
Eight floor plans will also be available, ranging in size between 1,574 and 2,2112 square foot.
ICON’s representatives told Fox News Digital, “We have already seen tremendous interest.” [in] Residents’ perspectives on “the neighborhood”
It’s not the first time 3D-printed houses have been made in America.
Habitat for Humanity and Alquist 3D construction company partnered in 2021 to build the world’s first habited 3D-printed home.
Habitat for Humanity’s Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg affiliate partnered with Alquist, a 3D-printing home construction company, to build the single-story three-bedroom and two-bath house. (SWNS)
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This was the result of a two-year collaborative effort between Cornell University and a number of global engineering firms, including Hannah Engineering Design and Peri 3-D Construction.
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Q: How are 3D printed homes different from traditional built homes?
A: Homes built with ICON’s robotic construction systems are strong, resilient and more energy-efficient — and are created using advanced materials, engineering and 3D robotics, the company said.
These durable homes are built to withstand extreme temperatures and can resist water, fire, termites, and mold.
The homes are designed to be resilient and feature a digitally enhanced architectural design that highlights the benefits of additive construction.
Additionally, the advanced materials and tight thermal envelope created using ICON’s large-scale 3D printer provide reduced temperature fluctuations, for comfortable living spaces.
Q: How can a homeowner hang up a picture or piece of art?
A: Install artwork as you normally would. Anchor screws are available at any local hardware store. You can also use picture rails.
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Q: How do you clean your walls?
A: Cleaning these walls is similar to cleaning painted walls. Use a microfiber cloth or dust cloth as needed to gently remove dust and debris.
Fox News Digital reported that there is interest among buyers in 3D-printed houses by ICON. Prices will begin in the mid-$400,000 range. (ICON)
Q: Does the wall have reinforcement and insulation?
A: ICON homes are reinforced horizontally and vertically, with insulation installed throughout.
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For more information, visit iconbuild.com.
