Startups say that printing houses is faster, cheaper and cuts down on material waste. But the process still has questions to be answered. A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.

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Now a small number of startups around the world are applying 3D printing to home construction, arguing that it’s faster, cheaper and more sustainable than traditional construction. They say these technologies could help address severe housing shortages that have led to soaring home prices, overcrowding, evictions and homelessness across the U.S. But 3D home construction is still in the early stage of development. Most startups in this field are developing new technologies and not building homes yet. And two of the highest profile and best-financed […]

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