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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Homes – Austin-based startup ICON revealed new 3D printing method for printing 600-800 square foot home in single day using proprietary Vulcan printer at SXSW 2018
- New Story Partnership – Partnership with non-profit New Story could lead to 100 homes printed in El Salvador in 2019
- Affordable Costs – Currently costs $10,000 to build home, but ICON thinks cost can drop to $4,000
- U.S. Commercialization – Intends to build U.S. homes eventually, providing affordable housing to alleviate shortage
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Real Estate and Construction
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Organization
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ICON, New Story
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Source
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Warren, T., "This cheap 3D-printed home is a start for the 1 billion who lack shelter",
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Murphy, M., "You can now 3D-print a house in under a day",
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Reisinger, D., "This company will 3D print a house for $10,000",
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Pardes, A., "The quest to bring 3-D-printed homes to the developing world",
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Peters, A., "This house can be 3D-printed for $4,000",
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AcceleratingBiz analysis
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Original Publication Date
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March 12, 2018
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