An Oklahoma state lawmaker wants to use the same technology that is being considered for use on Mars to help tackle the affordable housing crisis.
State Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, said he’s working on legislation that among other things will expand the state’s housing tax credit to include 3D-printed homes.
Dollens said the homes can be built from as little as $14 per square foot.
“One of the reasons this is more affordable is because it requires less components,” he said.
The homes are constructed by pouring a foundation, printing the floor plan and topping the home off with a traditional roof. Each home can be customized, and proponents said the housing could be a better option for Oklahoma’s severe weather due to using stronger material and foundations compared to mobile homes.
