Chris Wahl
These days most real estate websites are still showing mansions the size of small countries, dreamy countryside retreats, or quirky apartments in unique places. But nothing prepared us for Dani Glaeze’s jaw-dropping abode. Dani and her husband have everyone doing a double-take with their new digs, and trust me, this isn’t your typical neighborhood home. Nope, this baby was created layer by layer by a 3D printing machine. Yep, you read that right—a printer made their house!
They’ve been living in this futuristic pad for a month and a half now, and the internet can’t get enough of it. Imagine printing out your dream home like it’s a giant Lego set—mind-blowing, right? Dani’s video tour is making waves, and honestly, we’re all just trying to pick our jaws up off the floor.
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Once her initial video about buying the home sparked curiosity, Dani, a Texas resident, started sharing even more details about her unconventional abode.
“We decided that in December, we wanted to make a goal for 2024 to move out of our apartment and purchase our first home,” she explained.
“I was scrolling on TikTok and saw a video about this house and this whole project in our neighborhood. I showed it to him, and he was very intrigued.”
“They were building them just 20 minutes from where we lived, so we came here. They do have some models that you can see, and I absolutely fell in love. I thought they were so unique and actually really, really affordable.”
Their 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom house is one of several 3D-printed properties in her neighborhood in Texas.
Image credits: @life_0f_dani 
Image credits: @life_0f_dani
They were able to close very quickly on the home in only about a months time. “We came to see it in mid-February, and by mid-March, we were already closing on the house.”
The property boasts a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, a guest room, and two offices—perfect for Dani and her husband, who both work remotely. Plus, there’s a spacious living room and kitchen area, a garden, and a garage.
Dani also revealed that the kitchen includes a 3D-printed island, adding to the home’s unique charm.
After the machine printed the skeleton of the house, the roof, windows, doors, and all of the utilities were added to the holes carved out during the printing process
They decided to move out of their apartment complex because the management was awful and didn’t address issues like mold. On top of that, their neighbors were always causing a ruckus, trashing the place, and playing loud music despite the lease rules.
Now, as one of the first couples to own a 3D-printed home in their Texas neighborhood, they can finally enjoy some peace and quiet. With many homes still being built, they currently have few neighbors, Dani mentioned.
“This is how a 3D home is printed”
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The walls of Dani’s house have ridges instead of being flat, which she believes adds character to the property.
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Dani is still in the process of decorating her new home. “It’s been kind of hard to find decorating inspiration like you usually would on Pinterest. Since this home is so unique, not everything goes with it,” she shared.
One of the unique aspects is that the house doesn’t have straight edges; the walls at the corners are curved. “Any corner furniture is really not going to work,” Dani explained.
The walls also have ridges instead of being flat.
“I know that some were worried about dust collecting in the ridges of the walls, but as of right now, we haven’t had an issue with that. Using a vacuum would probably be the most effective solution.”
They can drill holes in the walls for hanging directions since the material of the walls allows for it.
She is able to change the color of the walls using the lighting.
Image credits: daniglaeze
Image credits: daniglaeze
The walls could have been made flat if that’s what they wanted to do. “We’d be able to do so by using plaster or sanding it down. But I believe that the texture of the walls as well as the layers add to the character of the home.”
In another video, Dani detailed the construction process of her modern home.
Once the machine prints the house’s framework, the roof, windows, doors, and utilities are installed into the pre-printed spaces. This method is also used for adding the driveway, electrical wiring, paint, and solar panels.
In Dani’s case, her home’s roof is made of metal.
“The homes in this neighborhood range anywhere between $400,000 and $600,000, but it really depends on the floor plan you go with and the lot size”
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“Could a really strong wind or a natural disaster destroy the home?” Dani doesn’t think so. “The foundation is reinforced with rebar. There are about six or seven layers of full concrete slabs that make up the foundation. The material that they use is a very specific lava concrete mix that doesn’t crack and is very efficient and durable.”
Her home is “also insulated, with the insulation material placed in between the doubled-layered walls.”
In addition to the master bedroom with a walk-in closet, the property features a guest room and two offices.
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There are a few things to keep in mind before moving into a 3D-printed home.
“I do admit that we have an echo problem,” Dani says. “However, as we continue to live in this home and furnish it, I believe that will damp out the sound and make it less echoey.”
Dani also had to install multiple Wi-Fi boosters since the signal doesn’t travel well throughout the house.
The kitchen has an island that is also 3D-printed.
Image credits: @life_0f_dani
Image credits: @life_0f_dani
Although Dani didn’t disclose the exact price of her 3D-printed home, she did note that it was much more affordable than other houses with similar features, which played a big part in her decision to move in.
“We couldn’t believe how affordable it was. We mainly got a really good interest rate on this home versus other homes in the same price range that had a much higher interest rate.
“The homes in this neighborhood [which is part of the 3D-printed home project] range anywhere between $400,000 and $600,000, but it really depends on the floor plan you go with and the lot size.”
3D printing may be a useful solution to two challenges now facing the world: a shortage of housing and climate change.
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Her self-guided tour of the home:
@life_0f_dani Replying to @Andrea Salazar what does the inside of a finished 3d printed house look like? let me show you 🫶🏼 leave me decor suggestions pleaseeee #3dprinting #home #3dprinted #3dprintedhouse
“I’m pretty obsessed with the texture of the whole house,” a social media user wrote.
