World’s first 3D-printed hotel under construction in Texas
An industrial-size printer is extruding layer after layer of a concrete mixture to form the walls of the hotel’s first two model units
In the West Texas desert, the hospitality industry is merging with 3D printing technology to create what's being hailed as the world's first 3D-printed hotel.
Key takeaways
- Plans are underway to expand El Cosmico, a 21-acre hotel and campground, by an additional 40 acres. The project will include 43 hotel units and 18 residences, all 3D printed by ICON, a Texas-based company.
- According to El Cosmico owner Liz Lambert, 3D printing technology opens up new possibilities for creative construction.
- "Most hotels are limited to four walls, and often you're repeating the same unit design over and over again," Lambert explained.
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