Colorado has taken a bold step in reshaping housing construction by unveiling two fire-resistant 3D printed homes in Buena Vista, a town situated in a wildfire-prone region of the Rockies. Developed by VeroTouch, a Colorado-based construction technology firm founded in 2023, in partnership with COBOD International, a Danish leader in industrial-scale 3D printing for construction, the homes are among the first in the U.S. to be built with A1-classified concrete—a material that does not contribute to combustion at any stage. This feature is particularly significant in a state where nearly half of the population lives within designated wildfire risk zones.

The two homes, each 1,100 square feet, showcase both innovation and adaptability. One house retains the distinctive layered finish typical of 3D printing, while the second has been finished with stucco to blend seamlessly with traditional architecture. The choice was intentional, highlighting how the technology can cater to diverse design preferences without sacrificing durability.

“In an era of fast housing, VeroTouch is creating legacy homes that can be passed down, rather than torn down,” said Grant Hamel, CEO of VeroTouch. “Beyond merely great design, we’re proud that VeroVistas homes offer a level of resilience to natural disasters like wildfires unmatched by any other product in this region. Because of that, we expect these homes to be standing strong 100 years from now.”

The construction timeline underscores the speed of 3D printing’s potential: the superstructure of one home was completed in just 16 days using COBOD’s BOD2 printer, which deposits material along a programmed path with minimal labor requirements. Unlike timber construction, the concrete structure resists fire spread, providing stability in high-risk areas.

Priced at about $625,000, the homes are in line with property values in Colorado’s mountain communities. The project also benefited from support through Colorado’s Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP), which aims to deliver 7,500 homes statewide over three years. “We are proud to accelerate innovation in housing to better address Colorado’s housing needs,” said Governor Jared Polis. “The unveiling of these 3D printed homes is a great example of how we can support new building methods to create more housing now.” Eve Liebmann, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, added: “We commend VeroTouch for helping increase the supply of housing, which will allow more Coloradans to live in the communities they love.”

Following the Buena Vista project, VeroTouch has launched construction of a 32-home neighborhood in Salida, another growing Colorado community. The company has expanded its workforce and continues to partner with local contractors to integrate advanced technology while sustaining local jobs. Its hybrid construction model combines 3D printed concrete walls with prefabricated interior systems, reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and shortening construction timelines.

VeroTouch positions housing as a fundamental human right, seeking to demonstrate that advanced construction methods can create stronger, safer, and more resilient homes than conventional timber-based approaches.

COBOD International, meanwhile, has a global footprint, with more than 85 large-scale construction printers deployed across North and Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Its technology has been applied to housing, commercial projects, and even industrial infrastructure like wind turbine towers and data centers. Backed by major investors including General Electric, Holcim, CEMEX, and PERI, COBOD envisions automating up to half of all construction processes through multifunctional robotic systems.

“3D construction printing provides a safer, more efficient, and sustainable way to build,” said Philip Lund-Nielsen, Co-founder and Head of Americas at COBOD International. “Colorado investing in broader application of 3D construction printing shows that this scalable method can help address the housing crisis, not only in Colorado, but across the U.S.”

By merging cutting-edge technology with regional housing needs, Colorado’s fire-resistant 3D printed homes mark a turning point in construction innovation—one that could influence how wildfire-prone states, and even the broader U.S., approach housing resilience in the future.

Originally reported by Anyer Tenorio Lara in 3D Printing Industry.