Gene Eidelman
Is Traditional Construction Obsolete? How 3D Printing is Reshaping Housing – Ep 76 with Gene Eidelman
In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes Gene Eidelman, co-founder of Azure Printed Homes, to explore how 3D printing is revolutionizing home construction. Gene shares his journey from real estate development to pioneering modular, 3D-printed homes made from recycled plastics, dramatically reducing costs, build time, and environmental impact.
The conversation dives into the speed and efficiency of 3D printing, the structural resilience of these homes in extreme weather, and how customizable curved designs are making unique, sustainable architecture more accessible. From backyard ADUs and affordable housing to glamping retreats and emergency shelters, Gene reveals how Azure is reshaping the future of housing.
Whether you're an architect, developer, or sustainability advocate, this episode will change the way you think about building homes. Don't miss it!
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More About Gene Eidelman
From developing educational programs around the world to revolutionizing the construction industry with 3D-printed homes, Gene's journey in entrepreneurship is marked by innovation and impact.
He co-founded his latest start-up, Azure Printed Homes in 2022. At Azure, Gene and his team are breaking new ground with a patented 3D printing process that constructs entire structures from recycled materials, fiberglass and other additives. This eco-friendly method is not only 70% faster but also 30% less expensive than traditional construction, revolutionizing how we think about building homes. Since May 2023, Azure Printed Homes has been delivering units ranging from workforce housing, affordable houses, homes for victims of natural disasters and units for outdoor hospitality industry, with a focus on sustainable, attainable housing for all. Azure's current state-of-the-art factory is in Los Angeles. They will be opening a factory in Colorado in 2025 and will be opening locations around the globe in 2026 and 2027. Azure is the winner of numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2024 Real Estate Tech Awards and 2025 Fast Company Global Innovator. Azure is currently raising its next round of funding at https://invest.azureprintedhomes.com.
Gene is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, 3D Printing, construction and real estate. He delivered a TED talk on the future of housing, which has over 500,000 views and has been selected as one of the most impactful TED talks this century. His work is paving the way for a future where affordable and sustainable housing is going to be attainable by all.
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