In the picturesque town of Buena Vista, Colorado, innovation is meeting necessity. With wildfire risks and housing shortages looming large, a groundbreaking solution is taking shape—literally. Thanks to 3D printing technology, residents are witnessing the rise of fire-resistant homes that promise safety, speed, and sustainability.
Construction tech company VeroTouch has completed two stunning 3D-printed homes, each about 1,100 square feet. Their mission? To treat housing as a human right and tackle the crisis through creativity and private investment. These homes are built using advanced concrete developed by COBOD, a leader in 3D construction printing.
The homes feature two distinct finishes—one with the signature layered concrete look and another with a classic stucco exterior. But beyond aesthetics, the real innovation lies in their fire resistance. COBOD’s concrete walls don’t fuel combustion and offer top-tier protection, a vital feature in a state where nearly half the population lives in wildfire-prone areas.
Even more impressive: one home’s exterior was completed in just 16 days, showcasing how automation can accelerate housing development without compromising safety.
Buoyed by state funding through Colorado’s Innovative Housing Incentive Program, VeroTouch is expanding its vision. A new 32-home neighborhood is planned for Salida, where every property faces wildfire risk over the next 30 years. This project aims to deliver durable, affordable housing to communities that need it most.
Governor Jared Polis praised the initiative, calling it a model for future housing solutions. Eve Liebmann, from the Colorado Office of Economic Development, emphasized how these homes help residents stay in the communities they love.
Priced at $625,000, the homes reflect local market rates but offer unmatched resilience. VeroTouch CEO Grant Hamel envisions these as “legacy homes” built to last a century—far beyond the lifespan of traditional wood-frame houses.
COBOD’s co-founder Philip Lund-Nielsen believes Colorado’s investment in 3D construction printing could inspire similar efforts nationwide. With its blend of safety, speed, and sustainability, this technology is poised to redefine how we build homes in the face of climate challenges.
Buena Vista’s 3D-printed homes are more than just structures—they’re symbols of hope, innovation, and resilience. As Colorado pioneers this new frontier in housing, the rest of the country may soon follow suit.