3D Built Homes for the Kingdom

Many of us have heard about incredible 3D built homes for families who make less than two-hundred dollars a month. What is almost more amazing is the partnership that was created for this idea to become a reality. This incredible feat was the partnership of two redemptive-minded businesses coming together to create something beautiful. The first business, the business with the idea for 3D printed homes, is Icon. A for-profit business that focuses on revolutionizing home-building. The second business is a nonprofit called New Story who seeks to end global homelessness. The two businesses saw value in each other but had no desire to enter the opposite sector. Icon’s original target market was the upper class and New Story sought to help the impoverished. Eventually, the businesses realized that they could help each other. New Story needed a financially stable way to build durable homes and Icon needed to completely test their product and find the best way to build their homes for any environment.

Now, the two companies are creating the first 3D printed community to house four-hundred individuals and allow these people to start towards a better, more stable life. In addition to joining forces to end global homelessness, these companies are also targeting specific families whose main source of income comes from brick-making. Brick-making is often called “modern-day slavery” because of the extremely long hours and low pay. These families are given the opportunity to help design their dream home and Icon and New Story are making this possible.