3D printing in the works using HiveASMBLD’s advanced robotic system that squeezes out concrete in layers. Photo: Courtesy of DeAnna Anderson/Unicorn Media
Houston's first hybrid 3D-printed residential community is underway, with the first model home and five additional units expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Why it matters: Zuri Gardens aims to bring affordable, sustainable housing to Houston.
By the numbers: Homes are expected to be priced in the mid-to-upper $200,000s.
The city of Houston is offering up to $125,000 in down payment assistance for eligible buyers.
80% of homes are for residents earning under 120% of the area median income.
State of play: Construction on all of the 80 planned homes will ramp up through 2026.
Zoom out: Once complete, the southeast Houston project would rank among the world's largest 3D-printed communities — just behind Austin-based startup ICON Build's 100-home project in Georgetown, which is nearing completion.
