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Brenham, TX, United States
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Layer One
Brenham, TX, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
Layer One is a prototype for resilient, efficient housing using 3D-printed construction technology. Built in rural Texas, the
project responds to challenges related to labor shortages, affordability, and sustainability through material innovation and
performance-driven design.
The client, a startup specializing in digital construction, asked the design team to create a modern, well-crafted home
that could be printed quickly and cost-effectively. The resulting three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence includes a
double-height living space, a lofted mezzanine, and strong indoor-outdoor connections. A central spiral stair anchors the
compact plan and maximizes usable space within a small footprint.
Printed concrete walls serve multiple functions as structure, facade, thermal barrier, and interior finish. A custom paramet-
ric feature wall demonstrates the design potential of digital fabrication while maintaining construction efficiency. Simple
massing, a restrained material palette, and lofted interiors reference the forms and textures of nearby agricultural buildings,
grounding the project in its rural setting.
The design incorporates both passive and active strategies to achieve energy performance and environmental resilience.
Walls use a fly ash and cement blend to reduce embodied carbon and improve durability. Super-insulated assemblies and
high-efficiency mechanical systems reduce operational energy demand. In a region prone to extreme weather, the solid
concrete structure provides protection and long-term durability.
Materials, tones, and formal gestures subtly reflect the landscape of the Texas prairie. Windows are positioned to frame
views and promote cross ventilation, reinforcing the relationship between the interior and the land.
Layer One presents digital construction as more than a technical tool. It is a model for future housing that is cost-effective,
environmentally responsive, and architecturally expressive.
project responds to challenges related to labor shortages, affordability, and sustainability through material innovation and
performance-driven design.
The client, a startup specializing in digital construction, asked the design team to create a modern, well-crafted home
that could be printed quickly and cost-effectively. The resulting three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence includes a
double-height living space, a lofted mezzanine, and strong indoor-outdoor connections. A central spiral stair anchors the
compact plan and maximizes usable space within a small footprint.
Printed concrete walls serve multiple functions as structure, facade, thermal barrier, and interior finish. A custom paramet-
ric feature wall demonstrates the design potential of digital fabrication while maintaining construction efficiency. Simple
massing, a restrained material palette, and lofted interiors reference the forms and textures of nearby agricultural buildings,
grounding the project in its rural setting.
The design incorporates both passive and active strategies to achieve energy performance and environmental resilience.
Walls use a fly ash and cement blend to reduce embodied carbon and improve durability. Super-insulated assemblies and
high-efficiency mechanical systems reduce operational energy demand. In a region prone to extreme weather, the solid
concrete structure provides protection and long-term durability.
Materials, tones, and formal gestures subtly reflect the landscape of the Texas prairie. Windows are positioned to frame
views and promote cross ventilation, reinforcing the relationship between the interior and the land.
Layer One presents digital construction as more than a technical tool. It is a model for future housing that is cost-effective,
environmentally responsive, and architecturally expressive.
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