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A first-of-its-kind neighborhood is taking shape in Yuba County. California's first 3D-printed community is being built in Linda.The first home is already for sale and the second and third homes are being printed right now. "Five 3D-printed homes are going to be here," said Nan Lin, founder of 4Dify. The new neighborhood in Linda is being built one layer at a time with the latest in 3D printing technology from the company 4Dify. The 1000-square-foot home for sale was printed from the dirt up within 24 days. It's made up of mostly concrete. "We've done ballistic testing on these, shot...

The world's first 3D-printed neighborhood is set for California that will feature 15 eco-friendly homes starting at $595,000. The $15 million project is planned for Rancho Mirage in Coachella Valley and is a collaboration of the real estate group Palari and Mighty Buildings, which expect to complete the neighborhood next year. Mighty Buildings will use its robotics and automation to construct homes, which the firm says can be completed with 95 percent less labor hours and 10 times less waste. Residents of the futuristic housing can move into a single-story home with three bedrooms and two baths or a smaller...