World's First Near Zero Carbon 3D-Printed Homes Constructed in Round Top, TX
ROUND TOP, Texas, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Material Technologies, the largest producer of sustainable cementitious materials and near-zero carbon cement replacement products in North America, and Hive 3D, the leader in sustainable 3D-printed construction projects, today unveiled the first 3D-printed homes utilizing near zero carbon cement as part of The Casitas @ The Halles, a collection of homes ranging from 400-900 square ft. featuring studio, single-bedroom, and two-bedroom models.
- Utilizing Eco Material's near zero carbon, longer-lasting and more durable cement called PozzoCEM Vite®, Hive's 3D-printed houses will offer a sustainable, cost-efficient and affordable housing solution to future residents of The Casitas @ The Halles.
- Previously, Hive 3D successfully printed a 3,150 square foot home using Eco Material's near zero carbon cement, called PozzoSlag®, at lower replacement levels.
- PozzoCEM Vite® and PozzoSlag® have been proven to enhance the strength, impermeability, and durability of concrete with near-zero emissions.
- PozzoSlag replaces 50% of the portland cement in concrete and has been used in roads and bridges in Texas for over a decade.