First U.S. 3D-printed housing community to be built in the California desert

Southern California developer Palari Group is partnering with Mighty Buildings — a personalized and sustainable home building service that specializes in modern prefabricated, 3D-printed accessory dwelling units in Oakland, Calif. — to build the first 3D-printed zero net energy neighborhood in the United States. The 15 3D-printed homes are planned for the city of Rancho Mirage, an upscale community in the Coachella Valley, near Palm Springs.

The 1,450 square foot, single-story homes will be made from a stone composite material that is strong, fire-resistant, water-resistant and termite-proof. They will be made of modular panels that are printed out in a facility and then assembled at the building site. Bathrooms, cabinets and other interior materials that can’t be 3D printed will be sustainably sourced. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes will come with a deck and a swimming pool and will have a starting price of $595,000. Buyers will be able to add a smaller, two-bedroom, one-bath secondary residence on the property for another $255,000. All energy needs will be supplied by solar power, and owners will have the option to install other options like the Tesla Powerwall, fire pits, cabanas and outdoor showers.

Potential buyers have already put down $1,000 refundable deposits to get a spot on the reservations list. The developers plan to break ground in September, complete the project by Spring 2021, and are looking at building additional developments in Rancho Mirage and possibly other parts of California.

Source: The Press-Enterprise