A new development of 3D printed homes built using robotic construction techniques is underway in Wimberley Springs, Texas
The eight single-family properties are being built by ICON, a specialist in advanced construction technologies and 3D printing robotics, 40 miles south of the city of Austin.
The 3D printed homes feature designs from ICON’s digital architecture catalog and range from four- to five-bedroom properties between 2,900 sq ft and 4,100 sq ft.
ICON’s technology platform features digital architecture, design, robotic construction, low-carbon building material and proprietary software tools, including a digital real estate platform for sales.
Homebuyers can select from four different floorplans from ICON’s AlphaBeta and TextNext collections.
AlphaBeta are ICON’s high end luxury designs, including open floorplans and light-filled interiors.
The TextNext designs, by internationally recognised architects BIG-Bjake Ingels Group, are influenced by Texas history and architectural heritage.
High thermal performance, sustainable construction
The 3D printed homes at Wimberley Springs feature:
High thermal performance: The concrete construction provides thermal mass that slows heat transfer into and out of the home, allowing the structure to better withstand temperature swings, like a cold snap or heatwave, without increasing air conditioning or heating costs.
Energy efficiency: Homes will be certified to the EnergyStar home standard developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Energy Star-certified homes are independently verified and field tested. ICON homes typically receive a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating between 40-55, meaning ICON homes may be 45%-60% more energy efficient than a standard new home, as defined by the RESNET Home Index.
The final HERS rating will be field verified and will vary from home to home based on floorplan and final field test results.
Sustainably built: ICON’s proprietary low-carbon material CarbonX, when paired with ICON’s wall system and robotic construction methods, is the lowest carbon residential building system to be used at scale.
Durability: The printed wall system of ICON homes has been tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 250mph.
Smart home equipped: The homes include smart thermostats for energy efficient operation and a smart video doorbell.
Elevated finishes: Each home is equipped with large format floor-to-ceiling windows, standing seam metal roofs, porcelain tile backsplash, quartz countertops, state-of-the-art LG stainless steel appliances and induction cooktops. Primary bedrooms feature dual vanities and freestanding soaking tubs. Neutral tones encapsulate the finish out collection to further merge the earthen aesthetic between indoor and out.
The homes are available for sale now.
