A machine has built the first ever 3D-printed neighbourhood of affordable homes, with the first house on sale at £280,000.
The giant robotic printers have given home hunters a peak into the future with the houses of tomorrow.
The £1.1m 3D-printers have churned out five new modern homes – with the first one taking 24 days to complete.
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The 1,000-square-foot house, made by 4DIFY, was the initial instalment in the 3D-printed neighbourhood.
The homes are located in Yuba County, California, USA, as reported by Luxury Property News.
The original house hit the market on 13 Feb for £280,000 – which is almost £50,000 cheaper than the average price in the area.
The process requires less labour and materials and also produces less waste – helping keep costs down.
The 3D-printers mainly use concrete as filament for their builds.
The walls, which are layered inch by inch, are even bulletproof, being able to withstand ballistic fire from handguns and machine guns.
The buildings are also fire, pest and mould resistant.
Nan Lin, the founder of the company, claims insurance rates for their homes are lower than traditionally-built homes.
A spokesperson for 4DIFY said: “4DIFY is a next-generation construction company redefining how homes are built.
“With exclusive rights to SQ4D’s ground-breaking 3D printing technology in California, we’re leading the shift toward faster, more sustainable, and more resilient housing.
“Our mission is simple: build better, smarter, stronger, and greener.
“By automating the construction process with robotic precision and reducing material waste, we’re cutting build times by up to 75% and significantly lowering costs while increasing structural integrity, fire resistance, and seismic performance.
“Whether we’re printing homes for wildfire recovery or powering the next wave of affordable housing, 4DIFY is committed to solving California’s most urgent housing challenges one layer at a time.”
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