The nearly 940-square-foot 3D printed building in Florida, built with a 3D printer, can withstand extreme weather conditions such as extreme heat and rain, completes the main structure of the building.

The 3D printer completed the main structure of the building. Photo: Printed Farms

Wolf Ranch, an ambitious project of 100 3D printed homes in Austin, Texas, will be an important step forward in 3D printing technology in the US. The first model house of the project has just been revealed, preparing for the first group of residents to arrive in September,  New Atlas on July 21 reported.

Described as the world's largest 3D-printed housing project, Wolf Ranch was built by Lennar and Icon in cooperation with famous architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The project is part of a larger development by Hillwood Communities Development, which includes traditional homes.

100 3D printed houses with an area of ​​about 140 - 195 m2, all with one floor. There are 8 different floor plans, offering home options with 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 or 3 bathrooms. Their overall design is inspired by traditional Texas ranches.

The finished home that the project team has just unveiled helps potential buyers visualize life in a 3D printed home. At first glance, the building looks like any other modern house, but upon closer inspection, the walls have characteristic ridges, indicating that it was built with a 3D printer. The home seems to be filled with light, spacious inside with large glass doors and a large living area with an attached kitchen.

The complete design of a house in the Wolf Ranch project. Photo: Lennar/Icon

Interior space with characteristic patterned walls. Photo: Lennar/Icon

Wolf Ranch houses will reduce energy consumption from the grid by equipping with a solar energy system. They will also feature some smart home technology such as doorbells with built-in cameras, Wi-Fi-operated locks and smart thermostats.

Workers are using Icon's Vulcan 3D printer to build Wolf Ranch. The 3D printer uses Lavacret nozzles, a proprietary cement-like mixture, in layers, creating the basic structure of the house. The team of workers then completed the house with the roof, doors, windows and other components.