HiveASMBLD, a Houston-based automated 3D-printed construction company, has partnered with Commander Home Builders to develop Gulf Shore Estates, a relaxed coastal lifestyle community featuring 23 3D-printed single-family homes in San Leon, located in close proximity to Galveston and Houston.
Spanning 4.5 acres, Gulf Shore Estates will bring a collection of modern, energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,100 to 2,100 square feet. Built using HiveASMBLD’s 3D automated construction technology and eco-friendly materials, homes are designed for durability, energy efficiency and storm resilience – delivering high-quality housing that meets the growing demand for stronger, more resilient structures in coastal climates.
“Gulf Shore Estates is another example of HiveASMBLD’s commitment to the future of affordable and attainable residential housing,” said Tim Lankau, Co-CEO of HiveASMBLD. “3D printing technology is dramatically reducing the cost of building homes while significantly accelerating construction timelines. In coastal regions where strict building requirements and windstorm standards are essential, Hive’s 3D-printed homes exclusive structural system offers an ideal solution as it is engineered to withstand winds over 200 mph.”
Gulf Shore Estate home pricing will start at US$325,000. Featuring water views, each residence will include high-performance wind-rated windows, advanced air sealing, energy-efficient HVAC systems, full LED lighting and water-saving plumbing fixtures to reduce operating costs. Roof systems will be engineered for future solar integration in addition to dedicated EV charging circuits.
“San Leon is a strategic, high-upside location for this type of 3D-printed development, with strong coastal lifestyle demand, attainable land pricing and limited new housing inventory,” said Steve Commander of Commander Home Builders. “By Partnering with HiveASMBLD, Gulf Shore Estates is designed to meet the area’s growth, delivering resilient homes that will support the next generation of homeowners.”
