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.

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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. At 500 square feet […]

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