The world's biggest 3D housing neighbourhood just opened. What can Australia learn?
3D printing has been used in professional spaces since 2011, and has only recently started being used in the construction industry. (Supplied: Icon Build )
Australian governments are exploring 3D printing as a solution to the housing crisis as a cheaper and more effective model than traditional construction methods.
Texas in the United States is home to one of the biggest developments, and experts say it's an example that could be replicated in Australia, pending software innovation.
A report by Harvard University found locals were spending 30 per cent of their income on rent, and a US family had to earn $US100,000 ($148,000) a year at least in order to buy a home in some of the state's most popular cities.
"The costs of buying a home have left home ownership out of reach to all but the most advantaged households," he said.
The homes within the Wolf Ranch development were all built using a 3D printer, as Texas continues to grapple with its own housing crisis. (Supplied: Icon Build )
