The Manufacturers of 3D Printed Houses
3D printing in construction has come more into focus than ever before. According to a report from Exactitude Consulting, the market is expected to grow from $503M in 2020 to about $6.5B in 2029. And as readers may know, there are numerous projects already out there, including homes that are being lived in. As such, we decided to shine a spotlight on the many manufacturers of construction 3D printers who are driving this booming sector. Currently, there are a number of different types of construction 3D printers, from polar machines to gantry-mounted printers to mobile robots. In 2024, they are capable of extruding concrete that enables the construction of various structures of varying degrees of complexity, from houses to bridges and offices. In the following alphabetical listing, we take a look at the main manufacturers of 3D printed houses on the market!
Apis Cor
Apis Cor is one of the American manufactuers of 3D printed houses, hailing from Melbourne. The company has developed a 3D printer capable of building a house in just 24 hours, in extreme weather. As for current technology, Apis Cor has a printer nicknamed ‘Frank’. This is an easy-to-handle mobile printer capable of creating buildings up to 3 floors. He does not require any additional assembly; he arrives at the site ready to work. ‘Frank’ has a younger ‘brother’ printer named Gary: he is in charge of ensuring a high quality of 3D printing material. But they also have a ‘sister’, ‘Mary’, who is in charge of 3D printing material supply. ‘Mary’ doesn’t need bags of material, getting dirty mixing by hand, rain or snow, ‘Mary’ is always ready to work – just add water, connect her to ‘Frank’ and ‘Gary’ for teamwork and build!
Azure Printed Homes
Azure Printed Homes is another to count among the American manufacturers of 3D printed houses, specializing in the construction of modular homes using 3D printing technology. The company stands out for its innovative approach to sustainable and efficient construction, using recycled materials and advanced printing techniques to create high-quality housing structures. Azure Printed Homes primarily integrates recycled plastics and other sustainable materials into its construction projects. According to the company, every 11.15 m² of its models requires the equivalent of 100,000 recycled plastic bottles.
The 3D printing technology employed by Azure Printed Homes enables structures to be built with great precision and speed, overcoming many of the limitations of traditional construction methods. This technology enables buildings to be constructed 70% faster, while reducing costs by 30%. Azure Printed Homes products include modular homes, garden studios and office spaces, each designed for energy efficiency, sustainability and modern aesthetics.
French Manufacturer BatiPrint
BatiPrint, founded by a team of researchers from the University of Nantes, is a major player among the French manufacturers of 3D printed houses Focused on transforming construction 4.0, the company uses robotics and additive manufacturing to build and renovate efficiently. Their industrial robot applies three layers of material – two of expanding foam and one of concrete – directly on site. By integrating two innovative 3D printing processes, BatiPrint produces polymer foam insulating formwork for houses and small apartment blocks, as well as external thermal insulation solutions for building facades. Based in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, near Nantes, this French company can build walls up to 7 meters high.
Black Buffalo 3D, 3D Printed Construction With a Lower Carbon Footprint
Black Buffalo 3D is a US-based manufacturer of 3D printers for construction. They use durable, hard-wearing cement-based ink which they claim can make the resulting constructions stronger than a block wall. The company’s motivation is to solve the growing housing crisis and reduce the carbon footprint of construction, using technology that can print constructions up to 4 stories high in a matter of weeks and create cost savings of around 50%. Their NEXCON™ construction printers and a wide range of raw materials promise to revolutionize construction for the benefit of the consumer. Most recently, Black Buffalo 3D announced that its pilot LoMa 3D-printed home in Fort Worth had started construction and is expected to become the first internationally code-compliant 3D-printed home in the region.
The Leader in European 3D Printing Construction, COBOD
Danish company COBOD got its start in 2017 with the construction of the first 3D-printed building in Copenhagen. Since then, it has focused on developing concrete 3D printers to democratize additive manufacturing home construction. Today, COBOD is present on all inhabited continents and its solutions, including BOD (Building On Demand) and its enhanced version BOD2, have been used in numerous initiatives by various companies. Recent projects include the construction of the first 3D-printed house in Central Asia, capable of withstanding earthquakes of magnitude 7.0. Located in Kazakhstan, this 100-square-meter house illustrates the combination of advanced additive manufacturing technology and rigorous seismic standards, marking a major breakthrough in the construction industry.
The French Solution from Constructions-3D
The Constructions 3D project aims to build customizable homes from recyclable or local materials sourced from the construction site. This led to the development of their own 3D home printers. Currently, the company offers three printer models: the MaxiPrinter, the MiniPrinter Pro and the MiniPrinter Pro XL. The MaxiPrinter is a turnkey concrete printer, designed to solve many of the construction industry’s problems. Thanks to its mobile and foldable chassis, it can be easily transported to job sites, and reaches a printing speed of 250 mm/s. The MiniPrinter Pro and MiniPrinter Pro XL, meanwhile, are designed for additive manufacturing of architectural parts, such as street furniture, rather than complete buildings. The MiniPrinter Pro offers a print volume of 1200 x 1200 x 1200 mm, while the MiniPrinter Pro XL offers a volume of 2500 x 1200 x 1200 mm, with a print speed of 400 mm/s.
All three printers offer features tailored to specific needs and sectors. The video below shows the MaxiPrinter in action during the construction of “Tour”, a 14.21-meter-high, 450 m² building at the Citadelle du Savoir-Faire. This project set the record for the world’s largest 3D-printed building earlier this year.
Contour Crafting
Building an average home in the U.S. typically takes between six and nine months. Now, imagine a personalized house constructed in just one day. Contour Crafting has made this a reality. Utilizing advanced robotics, they can build custom homes in just a few hours, catering to low-income families or facilitating disaster recovery, all at only one-fifth of the traditional construction cost. The 3D printer used by Contour Crafting employs a fast-setting, concrete-like material, enabling rapid and efficient building.
CyBe Construction
CyBe Construction is a Dutch company that currently offers four solutions including the CyBe R, CyBe RC, CyBe RT, and CyBe GR. The Cybe GR is the newest option and is four column, three beam 3D printer capable of printing anywhere within the set zone. This printer is perfect for construction companies interested in building affordable housing. The gantry prints with a print head and nozzle controlled by ABB. But not only that, they have also developed a patented material, based on a concrete mix. Both machines with 6 axes are able to print at a speed up to 500 mm/second, enabling concrete structures to be manufactured quickly. Cybe’s technology is considered to be one of the most innovative and reliable ways to build a concrete unit.
D-Shape and its Italian 3D Printed Houses
D-Shape, an Italian company operating in several countries, is a pioneer in 3D printing for construction. In 2008, the company caused a sensation by developing a technology for printing large structures in 3D, notably with the Radiolaria pavilion, the world’s first 3D-printed structure. Since then, D-Shape has expanded its activities beyond the construction sector, while retaining its ethical objective of “providing new generations of architects with the tools to materialize beauty at an affordable cost”. Its projects include the first “one-piece” printed house in collaboration with architect Marco Ferreri in 2010.
Guanli, the Chinese 3D Printed House Manufacturer
Have you heard about Guanli Tech? The China-based construction 3D printer manufacturer made the news when it unveiled the world’s first 3D printed mosque in Saudi Arabia. The company has a range of gantry-type 3D printing systems including for large-scale building as well as robotic AM solutions to help construct walls. Though better known for other projects, Guanli has also started work on residential buildings including a three-story villa which will be located in Saudi Arabia.
ICON’s Well-Established Construction 3D Printing Solutions
Founded in 2015, ICON is one of the biggest manufacturers of 3D printed houses. Several projects bear witness to this, including obtaining the first permit to build a 3D-printed house in the USA in 2018. The company has carried out a variety of projects, from printing military barracks to residential housing in several regions of Australia and even a 3D printed 100-home neighborhood in Texas. ICON recently unveiled its new additive manufacturing machine, Phoenix. This is a larger solution than its sister machine, the Vulcan, and can be used to create multi-storey structures. It is equipped with a robotic arm capable of reaching upwards. The 3D concrete printer is also faster, both to assemble and in its material extrusion process. We’ll let you see the machine’s capabilities in the video below!
Kelvin6k Is 3D Printing Houses in India
Kelvin6k, founded in India in 2022, specializes in the manufacture of concrete 3D printer robots for on-site home construction. The company’s name refers to the surface temperature of the sun, symbolizing its interest in solar energy research. Kelvin6k has developed a series of 3D concrete printers based on the SCARA system, including the Kelvin6k Pro. This robotized printer is distinguished by its three moving parts, which considerably extend its service life. It is also the largest robotic arm printer in India. The aim of this technology is to make the building process faster and more economical, while automating the construction industry. To make home building more affordable and sustainable, Kelvin6k is working on various projects, including the manufacture of office space.
Litehaus’ Fast, Eco-Friendly Construction With 3D Printing
Litehaus stands out in the real estate sector for its innovations, particularly in the construction of 3D modular homes and the adoption of sustainable technologies. With the aim of transforming the real estate market, Litehaus uses advanced methods to offer ecological, economical and customizable housing solutions. Their constructions are built 70% faster, cost 20% less and are 90% more sustainable, with a notable reduction in water consumption and CO2 emissions. To give an example, the company achieved a first in Portugal by building a house using 3D printing and artificial intelligence. The future objective is to build up to 100 houses a year in this country.
LUYTEN’s 3D-Printed, Energy-Efficient Homes
LUYTEN is one of the few Australian manufacturers that specializes in the large-scale manufacture of concrete structures, such as 3D printed houses. Its main objective is to produce low-cost, energy-efficient housing using 3D printing. To date, LUYTEN has developed six printer models under the PLATYPUS range. These printing robots lay down their own mix of materials layer by layer, enabling the complete construction of houses. LUYTEN’s Ultimatecrete concrete mix offers up to four times the strength of standard materials. Homes can be designed to withstand weather conditions while reducing energy consumption, thanks to a self-regulating building material that facilitates heating and cooling. The company is currently exploring the potential of its technology for construction on the Moon and Mars.
Mighty Buildings, the Californian 3D Printed House Manufacturer
Mighty Buildings, based in Oakland, California, uses innovative materials to create prefabricated homes. The company is tackling two major challenges: the housing shortage and the climate crisis. By automating 80% of its operations and using 60% recycled materials, Mighty Buildings reduces the cost of building its homes by 99% compared with traditional methods. The company’s goal is to achieve a zero-waste production process. One of its flagship projects is the world’s first zero-energy 3D-printed house, capable of producing as much energy as it consumes. The house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
MudBots
American company MudBots is known for their ability to build homes from small 15′ x 15′ models to large 100′ x 100′ models using 3D printers. For the first time, MudBots introduced its line of 3D printers at the World of Concrete 2019 in Las Vegas, and since then, it has carried out all the projects in the field of house construction through 3D concrete printing around the world. This series includes Model E15-15H10, Model E25-25H10, Model E35-35H10, Model E50-50H10, Model E75-75H10, and Model E100-50H10 printers, each of which has different features and different construction times.
RENCA
Based in Dubai, RENCA is yet another to add to our list of manufacturers of 3D printed houses. The company is dedicated to developing sustainable geopolymer materials for 3D printing in construction. Since its inception in 2015, the company has aimed to make the home building industry more sustainable through innovative solutions. RENCA’s geopolymers, inorganic materials obtained by combining an aluminosilicate source with an alkaline activator, offer a sustainable and viable alternative to traditional cement. These materials offer cement-like properties, but with superior mechanical strength and a reduced carbon footprint. In 2023, RENCA marked a milestone by 3D printing the world’s first house built with geopolymers. In collaboration with Strong Print 3D and Geopolymer International, the company overcame the environmental challenges of the western US desert to print the entire structure of the house.
SQ4D
The American company SQ4D specializes in the design and construction of installations created using 3D printing. Their ARCS line of construction 3D printers consists of a robot arm located in a gantry that surrounds the printing area, creating the structure by means of a concrete extrusion process. Notably, they state that they hope to offer the world a safer, more affordable and sustainable successor to traditional building methods. And it has certainly been successful up to now. In fact, in February 2021, SQ4D was the first to put a 3D printed house on the market. This happened in Long Island, NY.
TAM and its Range of Concrete 3D Printers
Twente Additive Manufacturing (TAM) is a Dutch manufacturer of construction 3D printers that made a name for itself in 2020 with a project in Canada. The company designed the walls of a house based on the famous Fibonacci sequence, imagining a spiral-shaped structure and thus a natural progression of spaces. Since then, TAM has developed multiple projects and machines, offering different models to suit different needs. The company has three types of concrete 3D printer: those designed for research and laboratories; mobile ones designed to be transported; and large-format solutions installed on gantries. Its aim is to offer more sustainable construction and enable the creation of structures in inaccessible and isolated areas.
WASP
Since 2012, the Italian company WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) has been one of the key manufacturers of 3D printed houses. They work based on the principles of the circular economy and sustainability. In 2021, they entered the market using their own multi-printer Crane WASP, producing houses in a very short time using 3D printers. Their 3D printer Crane WASP is the first modular as well as multi-stage 3D printer ever to appear on the market. It can be built in any shape in just a few days and has a printing area of 50 square meters per printer unit. This made it possible, for example, to carry out the TECLA project together with Mario Cucinella Architects, which represents a global habitat for sustainable living.
XtreeE, a Leading French Manufacturer of 3D Printed Houses
XTreeE is another of the French manufacturers of 3D printed houses. Founded in 2015, it specializes in the manufacture of complex concrete structures, using ABB robots and software developed in-house. The company is looking to create more mobile machines to overcome certain manufacturing constraints. Among its projects, XTreeE delivered the first five fully certified 3D-printed houses in France to Reims. These technologies have enabled the design of hollow walls incorporating pipes and insulating materials. In April 2024, XTreeE unveiled a new, more powerful print head, capable of achieving a precision of 1 mm, a speed of 300 mm/s and a flow rate of up to 10 liters per minute. In addition, the company launched XTreeE Academy, a training offering dedicated to the construction sector to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of 3D concrete printing.
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I think there is a need for someone committed to making 3d storm shelters in the mid west. It would have to be affordable and economical as well..If there is any one thinking the same thing I would love to here from you…
Hey Dale,
We are precasters with a plant in the midwest. Are you opposed to precast vs 3d printed? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts around storm shelter design requirements etc….
Thanks Brice
Useful and great information!
I’d like to have homes printed. I’m in Arizona and I’m wondering about the R factor for insulation. Can you put me in touch with a company that works in the USA ? Robin B.
ARE THERE ANY COMPAMYS IN THE US. IF SO WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED. HOW MUCH WOULD A 1500 SQ FT COST/ THANK YOU
Does anyone do room additions?
When are 3D printer companies coming to Chicago Ill could help the homeless and low income people with a place to stay see u soon Steven.
The real challenge here would appear to be in finding sustainable, printable materials. We should not be printing with concrete, where possible. Credit to Wasp for looking to find a new material palette.
Excellent research in looking through your work I discovered that there is such a thing called 4d printing. I did not know the vast growing market of the products and services 3d printing provides. Thanks for the research.
Really great idea for low income housing are you doing it in the states cause I want one
It would appear that none of the 3D Printed buildings are insulated. Even the ones which show “hollows” in the center of the wall structures have zig-zag structures connecting the outer faces and would appear to exhibit significant thermal bridging. Also, solid mass walls will behave poorly in a seismic event without some other support.
These early pioneers offer very encouraging early visions of what may yet come to reality. Best of success to them all!
I am currently seeking land to build on within the next 30-90 days.
This is totally in my budget. Where do I begin with your company?
I need 3 beds, office room or loft with 2.5 beds. Home has to have gas for heating and cooking with 2 car garage.
Please contact me, I am a single mom with two special children. Currently renting at 1500.00 per month.
Hey Steven,
We are working on putting together a pilot program to build prototypes throughout the United States. The homeless problem and affordable housing issue here in America is an awful problem affecting families all over our great nation. We are reaching out to individuals, investors, businesses and philanthropists to help us with launching our program and the building of these prototypes.
We are seeking land owners who are willing to contribute towards the cause. We have general contractors, pruduct suppliers, from cabinetry and counter tops to plumbing and windows. We have all that is needed except for the land. We are launching this project because getting permits for this type of new construction technology is difficult being the lack of information about the safety. feasibility sustainability and environmental impact. It just isnt out there. So we need to build these prototypes and submit information that will address all concerns regarding specifications, environmental impact snd that the material and construction meets all the industry standards and will pass individual state building codes. Anyone interested in joining our mission please contact me at 561 225 0777 ask for Eric. Or email [email protected]
How are electrical and plumbing added?
I am interested in knowing if you have the capability to build these types of homes in the South Bay Area of California
Hi, I want to purchase a 3D Printer Home in North Carolina some time in Sept 2020. Who do I got through name addresses phone numbers zipcode city state
Thank youuu
I am from india and I want to purchase this machine and want to learn more about this machine.
Also live in Chicago and would like to know which companies are active stateside; also do these companies construct multi level buildings somewhat like you see in china?
hello,
this is vishal from india. i want one of your machine. can you please tell me the price of this machine and can we import it to india.
please reply me on my email.
thank you
Hii Vishal,
I am Vivek Patil from India. I am researching Construction 3d printing for 2-3 years. Are you starting a startup after buying the printer? I would like to join your company.
Is there access for people in Massachusetts to acquire a 3D home?
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I like the idea of 3D.PRINTING HOUSE. HOW can I get a3D printed houses in Zimbabwe, Africa?
I need houses printed for poor people.
Thank you.
I have seven acres I would like to develope into a small retirement villiage for seniors in our area. I feel this is one way I could help reduce the costs for retired people while providing them with individual homes, privacy and continued self reliance. I am in a community of former ranchers and farmers in Beaver City, Utah. I’d love to talk with any 3D home manufacturers who might have an interest in a show room project for the rest of the country.
Which provides the best price per wall?
Which are global and can function anywhere?
Concrete is a fine but heavy material and the equipment looks transportable, how about the island of Hawaii?
Aloha.
I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A HUSES LIKE THAT FOR MY FAMILY I OWN THE LAND I JUST NEED A HOUSE CANT YOU WRITE ME ON MY WEB SIDE TO TELK THE PRICE FOR ONE 2165 SQUARE FOOD. IN UTAH
Is there a company in Illinois that builds these 3-D printer homes? What would a 2 BR, 1 BA, Living Rm, Kitchen cost? Is plumbing, water & electrical included or done by separate contractors? Thank you!
I like WOULD LIKE A 3d home built can you help me .. States are Floridea & Arozonia
Are there 3d home builders in eastern north Carolina
Absolutely love this idea especially for low-income retired people
which companies can do 3D printing for buildings in UAE
WE NEED a presentation regarding the used methodology, capacity and type of projects
These houses are awesome and such a blessing for people. Can you tell me are they building in Georgia or how to apply for one? Thank you.
Very interested in all products.
how can someone get in on the ground floor of 3-D homes … this has to be the wave of the future
Are you in Southern Idaho yet? Do you want to be?
I want one! Who in Az is building these?
I would like to have a 3D constructed home in NJ.
what’s the cost of 3D machinery to build a house ? I am very interested in this type of technology
Can u invest in 3D printing companies, if so how
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Please provide information on how to get in touch with a company where I can order two 3-D printed houses or guest houses..
As with all the other comments this is clearly a necessary advancement. I am very interested in the company’s that incorporate “Earthship” or Arcosanti type facilities. I am interested in pricing a multifamily home. Some things I did not see discussed in this brief article are the long-term health concerns, durability, code challenges, and how the plumbing, electrical, and finishing are accomplished. I would like to see a finished structure and view a more in-depth information.
I am in South Africa and very much into construction. Where can I buy a 3d printer that can build 6m x 10m homes?
I am very interested to have a 3D printed house built in Portland, Oregon.
My name is Terry Justice and I am interested in training and purchasing a 3d Home printer. I am in the process of trying to get with a company that would be willing to train me or my son.
Yes i am very interested in one of these house. I am disabled and wheel chair bound. I am tired of bumping into walls with my chair. I really need something durable
I am also very interested if there are companies in either Georgia or Florida that are building these homes.
Unsure about Georgia, but the first 3D printed building was done a few months ago in Florida. You can find our coverage here: https://www.3dnatives.com/en/printed-farms-completes-the-first-3d-printed-building-in-florida100220216/
I am very interested in this new technology. Having these types of homes could help with the current housing crisis. I am interested in this new home technology for myself but I have many more questions about it. Is this new housing technology available in Montana?
It is best for all American 3D housing construction companies to get together and form a giant company to build a 3D city as a model for all city construction in future time. The benefits are tremendous. Assuming the giant company will build an efficient and self sufficient city for 750,000 people. The city shall have agricultural land around the city to make the city self sufficient. The future city residents become the owner of the city as a gated community which only city residents shall own the stocks of the profitable city corporation. No one else or outside corporations will be able to buy a house, a building or agricultural land within the city. The city then will have no economic crimes, no homeless people, no gang members, no economic prostitutes and therefore no jails. The city also become most efficient because transportation and congestion (according to my design) will be reduced by 70%. The company will be able to build a city anywhere in the world in future time even in the desert close to ocean because I also have invented the most efficient and least expensive water desalination process. All these saving makes the city to become viable entity which all people in the world would like to live in such a city in future time. For all the above reason, if you form a giant company, to build the first city, your company eventually become the largest company in the world (I am also an economist, economic planner, and a designer/inventor).
Are you building in Colorado yet? If not, would you like to be? We are very interested and ready to build.
Hi, so we have a few comments like this and I just wanted to clarify, 3Dnatives is not a construction company, we are not building houses. 3Dnatives is an international media platform covering 3D printing and its applications. If you would like to build a 3D printed house, I recommend directly contacting one of the companies named in the article. Thank you!
I have been in the cement industry most of my life manufacturing brick, block, precast, prestressed, poured in place. I have looked at these examples of 3d homes. But they must have some steel reinforcement of some kind to prevent water expansion and to give it the ability to hold up under stress. Without the rebar the walls could buckle under a load. I have a pice of land if any of these companies want to build a test home on it to put it to the real market test they can. I don’t think the homes will hold up.
How much cost and time for construction of 3000sqft house in residential area???
I would like to be the 1st to have a 3d printed home in Laurens county South Carolina. Is there anyone building 3ds in this area?
I want to have a 3D home built in SE Tennessee…who can I contact about building it?