ICON begins construction of 3D-printed homes in Austin's Mueller

ICON, a 3D-printing construction company, is set to break ground on twelve new homes in Austin's Mueller neighborhood, a mixed-use development on the site of a former airport. Designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, the homes will range from 650 to 2,400 square feet, featuring one to three bedrooms, with prices starting in the mid-$300,000s. The homes will utilize ICON's proprietary Carbon X material for the ground floor, while traditional methods will be used for the upper levels, promising energy efficiency and resilience. This project, marking ICON's return to for-sale homes in Austin since 2021, reflects the community's goals of affordability and diversity. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer, with the first homes expected to be ready by the end of the year. The development is part of the ongoing transformation of the Mueller area, which aims to offer a variety of housing options along with commercial and recreational spaces.