# 3D-Printed Surf Homes ICON and Firmah Architecture Design Homes for Waco Surf Desperado By Amy Duong | Published 2026-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waco-surf References: [wacosurf](https://wacosurf.com/)  The Waco Surf Desperado development in Texas includes a series of [3D-printed homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ICONs-3D-printed-homes) designed by [ICON](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch) and FIRMAH Architecture as part of a 450-acre residential community. The project plans 88 homes, including standalone houses and duplex units, arranged around surf lagoons and shared outdoor amenities. The structures are produced using ICON’s large-scale [3D printing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcrete), forming curved concrete walls that define both the exterior and interior layouts. The homes range from approximately 1,600 to 3,000 square feet and include two- to five-bedroom configurations. Interiors are designed with open layouts that follow the printed wall geometry, with reduced reliance on conventional framing methods. The development integrates features such as a second wave pool, a standing wave system, and recreational facilities across the site. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with initial homes expected to be completed in 2027. Image Credit: Firmah Architecture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Large-scale 3d-printed Residential:** Promises accelerated construction timelines and labor reductions by shifting production to automated, on-site printing systems that form structural walls directly. - **Curved-form Architectural Layouts:** Reimagines interior planning and space utilization through continuous, flowing concrete walls that challenge conventional framing and modular room geometries. - **Amenity-centric Surf Communities:** Positions residential design around specialized recreational infrastructure, creating new value propositions tied to lifestyle-driven neighborhood ecosystems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Residential Construction:** Could see procurement and labor models disrupted as builders adopt large-format printers that streamline on-site assembly and reduce reliance on traditional trades. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Generates demand for bespoke printable concrete mixes and admixtures engineered for pumpability, cure-rate control, and long-span curved forms. - **Recreational Real Estate Development:** Creates opportunities for differentiated property valuations by bundling engineered surf amenities and purpose-built housing typologies into master-planned communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patterned Suede Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeseyesee-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Espadrille Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas-3.md) - [Designer-Forward Bass Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbird-bass.md) - [Cord-Structured Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uneek-360.md) - [Strap Closure Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-sneaker.md) - [Paisley Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-herman-x-vans.md) - [Otanical Mural Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eterna-nouveau.md) - [Workwear Art Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-semoh.md) - [Soft Friction-Fit Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawedges.md)