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Case Studies

Real 3D printed projects, examined in detail. Locations, companies, costs, timelines, and what actually happened, from the largest printed community in the world to commercial builds and renewable-material prototypes.

Azure Printed Homes: Building Houses from Recycled Plastic
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California and Denver, ColoradoAzure Printed Homes

Azure Printed Homes: Building Houses from Recycled Plastic

Azure Printed Homes prints house and ADU shells from recycled plastic and fiberglass, delivered 100 units, and opened a 25,000 square foot Denver factory. Here is how a materials-first approach is turning waste into weather-resistant homes.

Homes and ADUs · 2026
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Walmart and Alquist 3D: Scaling Printed Construction to Retail
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Lamar, MissouriAlquist 3D

Walmart and Alquist 3D: Scaling Printed Construction to Retail

Alquist 3D printed a 4,400 square foot commercial building for Walmart in Lamar, Missouri, finishing the print in sub-freezing weather. It is the third Walmart project for the company and the template for a nationwide rollout of printed retail construction.

Commercial retail · 2026
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Wolf Ranch: The World's Largest 3D Printed Community
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Georgetown, TexasICON

Wolf Ranch: The World's Largest 3D Printed Community

In Georgetown, Texas, ICON and Lennar built 100 3D printed homes at Wolf Ranch, the largest community of its kind anywhere. Here is how the Genesis Collection came together, what the homes are like to live in, and what the partners learned for the next build.

Residential community · 2025
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BioHome3D: A Fully Bio-Based Printed House from the University of Maine
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Orono, MaineUniversity of Maine

BioHome3D: A Fully Bio-Based Printed House from the University of Maine

The University of Maine's BioHome3D is a 600 square foot prototype printed entirely from wood fibers and bio-resins, fully recyclable, and assembled on site in about half a day. It points toward a printed home that is renewable from floor to roof.

Research prototype · 2022
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VeroTouch: Two-Story Printed Homes in the Colorado Rockies
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Cleora and Buena Vista, ColoradoVeroTouch

VeroTouch: Two-Story Printed Homes in the Colorado Rockies

In Cleora, Colorado, VeroTouch is building 16 homes with 3D printed concrete, including one of the first two-story printed structures in the country. Earlier homes in nearby Buena Vista sold quickly, showing mountain-town demand for printed housing.

Residential · 2025
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