Eco Material Technologies, a CRH company, (“Eco Material,” or “Eco), a leading supplier and producer of supplementary cementitious materials (“SCMs”) in North America, have launched its first 3D-printing project at Zuri Gardens, a visionary, 80-home 3D-printed community in southeast Houston.
The first model home and five additional units are expected to be completed by the end of the year, with full build-out to 80 homes and community sales ramping up through 2026.
“Zuri Gardens embodies the innovation and collaboration required to meet housing needs,” said Grant Quasha, President of Eco Material Technologies. “This project proves that the next generation of cement and concrete and advanced construction technology can work hand-in-hand to deliver beautiful, durable, sustainable homes at scale, without compromising affordability or performance.”
Low-carbon cements
Developed in partnership with HiveASMBLD, LP Building Solutions, and Cole Klein Builders, the project sets a new standard for low-carbon, high-quality, resilient construction of affordable housing. Built using Eco Material’s proprietary PozzoSlag® and PozzoCem® Green Cement products, the community is a first-of-its-kind model for scalable, near-zero carbon construction. Once complete, Zuri Gardens will feature 80 thoughtfully designed homes, scenic walking trails, and a central park. Each home, printed layer by layer using HiveASMBLD’s advanced robotic system, will be crafted for energy efficiency, weather resilience, and long-term affordability.
Eco Material’s technology uses repurposed and upgraded pozzolan from local energy production to create low-carbon cements that help communities build sustainably while enhancing the strength, performance, and longevity of concrete.
Zuri Gardens homes are priced in the mid-$200,000s, with the City of Houston offering up to $125,000 in down payment assistance for qualifying buyers. Eighty percent of homes are targeted for residents earning under 120% of the area median income, ensuring broad access to high-quality, sustainable housing.
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