3D Printed Homes in Kansas: Affordable, Accessible, and Innovative

0:00Construction is underway on Kansas's first three-dimensionally printed home in Topeka. The owner of State Representative Marielin Poskin, who represents areas near Kansas City. She's building this two-bedroom house, about 900 square feet, to be closer to her work and fully accessible for her husband, who has multiple, sclerosis. Poskin teamed up with Chris Stemler of Trident Homes to make it happen. They expect to finish in around 60 days at a cost of $160 to $170 per square foot, keeping the total price under $150,000. This tech cuts labor needs and speeds up the process compared to traditional builds. Many cans in space is shortage of affordable homes, with a gap of 64,000 rental units in the Kansas City area alone. Poskin hopes these printed houses can help young people stay in the state by offering quicker, cheaper options. Stemler plans to construct between 25 and 50 more homes by a year's end.

1:01He'll target rural counties like Montgomery and LeBette to support local job growth and house new workers. This project could soon expand toward the Kansas City Metro, including spots in rural Johnson County, bringing innovative housing to more communities. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news.