# Expansive 3D-Printed Neighborhoods This Texas Development Will Comprise 100 Single-Family Houses By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-neighborhood References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/architecture/icon-3d-printing-development-texas/) & [lennar](https://www.lennar.com/) The city of Austin, Texas is known for several things including a vibrant live music scene, diverse culinary offerings and iconic buildings such as the State Capitol Building, but the city is also going to add a further badge to its list by becoming home to a massive 3D-printed neighborhood that will comprise 100 family homes. Developed as part of a collaboration between 3D-printed construction specialists [Icon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big), homebuilding firm [Lennar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch) and the architectural practice of [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel), this particular 3D-printed neighborhood will solely comprise single-family homes, each of which will take advantage of sustainable technologies such as solar panels to serve their energy needs. With construction set to begin in 2022, this 3D-printed neighborhood is set to usher in a new era in the use of innovative construction techniques to create sustainable residential communities. Image Credit: Icon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Homes:** Innovative construction techniques and sustainable technologies present opportunities in the homebuilding industry through the use of 3D printing technology. - **Sustainable Neighborhoods:** The creation of massive 3D-printed sustainable neighborhoods that harness the latest technologies will inevitably disrupt the real estate industry. - **Collaborative Construction:** Collaboration between 3D-printed construction specialists, homebuilding firms, and architectural practices will pave the way for future innovative construction projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** The use of 3D printing technology in large-scale residential developments has the potential to revolutionize the real estate industry, creating efficient and affordable housing solutions. - **Construction:** The adoption of 3D printing technology will disrupt traditional construction methods, allowing construction companies to build faster, more efficient, and ecological buildings. - **Architectural Design:** The rise of 3D printing technology in architectural design presents opportunities for architects to create larger, more complex structures that are sustainable and cost-effective. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Breaking 3D-Printed Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [3D-Printed Austin Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-hsu.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md)