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In Georgetown (USA), a full 3D-printed neighborhood is coming online—fast. Not a concept render: real homes, printed on-site, then finished with solar + smart energy controls.

Why it matters

  • Speed: printed in about 3 weeks for the shell phase
  • Less waste: additive construction = minimal material offcuts
  • Energy positive potential: solar panels + smart thermostats to shrink bills and emissions
  • Repeatable: scalable playbook for resilient, affordable housing

Climate & circularity

3D printing cuts concrete use via optimized forms, reduces truck rolls, and accelerates near-zero waste builds. Pair with low-carbon mixes and rooftop PV to push toward net-positive neighborhoods.

Open questions for builders

  • What’s the embodied carbon vs. traditional builds?
  • Can we swap to low-carbon cement or geopolymer mixes at scale?
  • How do we finance community-level storage to bank daytime solar?

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💬 Would you live in a printed home? Tell us why—or what would make you say yes.

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