The development in Georgetown—30 miles north of Austin—is considered the world's largest subdivision of 3D homes.
From a 3,150-square-foot residence in Central Texas that's for sale at around $760,000 to whatever may become of the domiciles sitting on land in Houston's Spring Branch neighborhood, 3D home building has become all the rage.
The biggest attempt at this new style of construction is still to be finished, but there are signs things are progressing quickly. Spencer Padgett, vice president of construction for construction startup Icon, told last week that 95 of the 100 3D homes at its Wolf Ranch development in Central Texas have been completed.
Icon, who designed the homes with the multinational firm Bjarke Ingels, is working with Florida-based developer Lennar on the homes. Lennar is actively selling the homes, which range from 1,850 square feet to 3,000 square feet, for between $469,990 and $578,990.
Each Wolf Ranch home is made of concrete and has metal roofs, solar panels and vaulted ceilings, according to Lennar. Those available have either three of four bedrooms and two or three bedrooms. Plus, each has a floorplan that sounds a little like an undiscovered planet: Cato, Jorn, Nola, Nye. According to Lennar's interactive site map, 22 of the homes have been sold.
Icon is relying on a printer called Vulcan to construct its homes. According to its specs, the 15.5-foot-high, 46.5-foot-long Vulcan can build a structure of up to 3,000 square feet without relocating. Earlier this year at SXSW in Austin, Icon unveiled its newest 3D printer, Phoenix, which at 27 feet tall will be expected to build enclosed, multi-story structures.
