3D Printed Homes Project Tracker
Utopia editors bring you the latest project news and technology trends in the 3D printed homes market
Mass Timber and Prefab, Stronger Together
For commercial and, increasingly, housing projects, Mercer Mass Timber supplies products that can help developers realize long-term operational savings
Kolbe Launches Smart Privacy Glass for Single-Family Homes
Single, as well as multiple, windows and doors can be controlled with a wall-mounted touch panel, remote or home automation system
3D Printing Cement Alternative Boasts 92% Fewer Emissions
Hive 3D is printing five rental homes with Eco Material Technologies’ green cement, which sets in just a few minutes
D.R. Horton Buys 250,000 Grass-Made, Structural Panels from Plantd
The startup’s collaboration with D.R. Horton signifies a major industry shift in favor of climate change solutions
Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes
After seeing Hurricane Michael devastate her community, this mother decided enough was enough: It’s time to build stronger homes
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D.R. Horton Buys 250,000 Grass-Made, Structural Panels from Plantd
The startup’s collaboration with D.R. Horton signifies a major industry shift in favor of climate change solutions
Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes
After seeing Hurricane Michael devastate her community, this mother decided enough was enough: It’s time to build stronger homes
Sustainable, Structural Panels Made From Grass
Could wood OSB become a thing of the past? This startup creates carbon-capturing structural panels made almost entirely from grass
Mighty Buildings Opens New Factory to 3D Print Homes at Scale
The company's offsite manufacturing process cuts on-site building time by as much as 50%, providing for the completion of a home’s envelope in less than one week with near zero waste.
Introducing: World’s First 100% Bio-Based 3D Printed Home
The University of Maine has unveiled a first-of-its-kind bio-based home, utilizing wood fibers, prefabrication, and 3D printing techniques.
Combining Mass Timber with Modularity
Seattle-based Forterra wants to reimagine affordable housing by using responsibly harvested mass timber and modular construction.
Bamboo: Not Just for Your Floor Anymore
Illinois-based Lamboo produces an engineered bamboo that can be used for interior, exterior, and structural applications.
The 14 Essential Patterns of Biophilic Design
For builders and homeowners alike, these 14 patterns of biophilic design offer a look into the most favorable ways biophilia can be incorporated into a home.
Building for Resilience: The Roof as a First Defense
The resilience of a roof, its ability to withstand weather conditions and storms, is increasingly important as concerns mount over climate change and the severe weather events accompanying it.
The Benefits of Biophilic Design, Without the Economic or Environmental Costs
Mississippi-based Modern Mill uses discarded rice husks to create a wood-alternative building material called Acre.
