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Tiny Homes with Heart

By on Mar 31, 2018 in News

Tiny house manufacturers have long posited themselves as serious competition for the multifamily housing industry. Yet for years, there have not been any real contenders. ICON is positioned to change the real estate landscape.

3D Printing Reimagined

ICON revealed a 3D-printed tiny home that is functional, beautiful, and affordable. The floor plans range from 650-800 square feet. Even the smallest floor plan is equipped with a bedroom, bathroom, and living room. Residents can enjoy additional living space thanks to a spacious wrap around porch.

Building—or printing—these concrete homes takes as little as 12 hours. The larger homes take 24 hours, which still clocks-in months in advance of traditional housing structures. More than 100 one-inch thick layers of concrete create the durable walls of the abode.

How much will these homes set you back? Currently only $10,000 USD. ICON has a Tesla-styled plan, however, to lower the cost over time to just $4,000. Both prices are significantly less than the cost of most double-wide mobile homes. The price tags is also significantly lower than the cost of renting in most major cities—if you have the land, of course. I

Each structure is net zero energy, thermally efficient, and fully permitted for construction throughout the United States.

Housing with Heart

At the heart of these tiny houses rests a desire to see everyone in a safe, comfortable home that they can afford. ICON has initiated international housing projects that are just as altruistic as they are practical. The organization partnered with New Story to change the lives of 100 families in El Salvador.

The duo recognizes that home is the foundation needed for families to thrive. Protection from the elements and decreased exposure to soil- and water-borne parasites are just a few ills families can avoid when living in a concrete home. Housing bridges the divides between talent, health, and opportunity. As a result, the ICON communities promote self-sufficient individuals and successful families.

New Story and ICON are raising money now for the El Salvador project. They have committed to matching donations up to $1 million. When the project is complete in 2019, more than 100 new tiny homes will provide shelter to families in need.

ICON has adopted a proven method that has resulted in more than 1,300 homes in Haiti, El Salvador, Bolivia and Mexico since 2015.

To learn more, visit iconbuild.com.