This 3D-printed Texas hotel is shaking up the construction industry

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The Vulcan is Icon's massive 3D printer, which stands 15½ feet tall and weighs 4.75 tons. It's capable of creating buildings with 12-foot-high curving walls.

Something really cool is happening in the heart of Texas. Marfa, that quirky little town known for its art scene, is about to become home to the world's first 3D-printed hotel. El Cosmico, a popular campground, is expanding with 43 new hotel rooms and 18 homes, all built by a massive 3D printer. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS - SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER - THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE A new era in hotel design This isn't your average boxy hotel.

More than just a hotel This project isn't just about creating a unique hotel experience. It's also addressing local housing needs. Additional 3D-printed affordable housing units will be built in Marfa, showcasing designs from Icon's global architecture competition. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE The visionaries behind the project Liz Lambert, the creative force behind El Cosmico, sees this as a realization of a longtime dream.

Kurt's key takeaways The El Cosmico expansion represents a groundbreaking fusion of technology, architecture and hospitality. By harnessing the power of 3D printing, this project is not only pushing the boundaries of what's possible in hotel design but also paving the way for more sustainable and innovative construction methods.

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