A First for Eindhoven: The Netherlands’ First 3D-Printed Homes for Sale
Advancing 3D Printing Technology
Following the completion of the first 3D-printed home, significant progress has been made behind the scenes to further develop the printing technology. Saint-Gobain Weber, which operates a 3D printing facility at the Hurk industrial park in Eindhoven, has invested heavily in refining the production process to enable the construction of self-supporting, multi-storey 3D-printed homes. In collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the process has been meticulously developed, tested, and optimized over the past few years.
New Designs
Two new housing types---Hoodoo and Navajoo---have been developed, each featuring multiple floors, unlike the original single-storey home. These new homes derive their structural integrity entirely from printed concrete, a globally unique feature in 3D-printed residential construction. With their organic design---resembling a habitable boulder---they complement the original home and the surrounding woodland. Two of each type will be built on Bosuil street in Eindhoven.
Sales Launch
Unlike the first rental home, the new houses are being offered for sale. Two units of each type will be available. On Thursday, November 6, the four 3D-printed homes will go on sale. Prospective buyers can register via woneninmilestone.nl to be the first to receive information about the sales process. This website also provides more details about the features of the homes. The living area ranges from 113 to 124 m², and prices start at €635,000 (freehold).
Construction Timeline
The components of the homes will be 3D-printed by Saint-Gobain Weber in its own factory and assembled on-site by construction company Van Wijnen. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2026, with keys handed over to new residents in spring 2027.
Collaborating on Innovation. Project Milestone is defined by its collaboration between government, academia, and industry. The municipality of Eindhoven is a co-initiator, driving innovation and facilitating the project. TU/e conducted research and developed models to enable 3D concrete printing. Saint-Gobain Weber is responsible for printing all components. Houben / Van Mierlo Architects designed the homes, Witteveen+Bos handled the technical and structural engineering, and Van Wijnen leads the project and builds the homes on site.
