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A pair of 3D-printed homes built in 24 hours are kicking off the 'world's first 3D-printed community.' They cost residents just $20 per month.

Aria Bendix,Aria Bendix   

A pair of 3D-printed homes built in 24 hours are kicking off the 'world's first 3D-printed community.' They cost residents just $20 per month.
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New story 3d home
  • A team of designers and philanthropists constructed two 3D-printed homes in 24 hours.
  • The homes are part of a planned community for low-income residents in Tabasco, Mexico.
  • Residents of the 3D-printed homes will be required to pay a mortgage of 400 pesos (about $20) per month for seven years.
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In a rainy, rural site in the Mexican state of Tabasco, a pair of 3D-printed homes represent a milestone: They're the initial two structures in a community that aims to be the world's first 3D-printed housing development.

This month, a team of designers and philanthropists unveiled the houses, which are part of a planned 50-home neighborhood for low-income families.

It's the result of a collaboration between New Story, a San Francisco-based housing nonprofit, and Icon, a construction-technology company that designs 3D printers.

Take a look inside the brand-new structures.


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