015: Day 2: Keynote: Innovative Living— ICON’s Vision for 3D Printed Homes and AI-Driven Architecture Focused on Humanity

How to Disaster

2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Episode Description:

“If we're not building with sustainable materials and we're not designing with sustainability in mind, we'll be in an even worse place environmentally.” —Andrew Rothgaber

“We were able to achieve gold standard…so that people know that they have a higher chance that if there's a hurricane that comes through, that they will not have a loss of property.” —Bungane Mehlomakulu

Across the world, millions of people struggle to find affordable, high-quality housing. This crisis has far-reaching consequences, impacting communities, the environment, and the well-being of society. Hence, innovative solutions are urgently needed to provide dignified living spaces that are accessible to all.

Leading ICON's mission are Andrew Rothgaber, the Senior Director of Public Sector Business Development, and Bungane Mehlomakulu, the Director of Building Science and Performance. With backgrounds in robotics, engineering, and construction, this dynamic duo is spearheading ICON’s efforts to disrupt the industry and address the global housing crisis.

From exploring the durability and resilience of ICON's 3D-printed wall systems to unveiling the company's digital design tools, this discussion offers a glimpse into the transformative potential of this technology. Join the Q&A around this revolutionary innovation and learn how ICON is paving the way for a more accessible and visually stunning future of housing.

Connect with After The Fire USA:

• Website: https://afterthefireusa.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfterTheFireUSA
• X: https://twitter.com/AfterTheFireUSA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterthefireusa/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atf3r
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTefxZgWUJkDVoZGZQpxgQ

Highlights:

• 00:22 ICON’s Mission and the 3 Elements of a Revolutionary Home
• 06:00 Facts About 3D Printed Homes
• 12:03 ICON’s Printed Wall System
• 18:41 Speed + Efficiency + Beauty + Affordable
• 24:30 Q&A Segment

👨🏻‍💼 Meet Andrew Rothgaber, Senior Director- Public Sector, ICON

Andrew has been with ICON for the past three years, having moved to Austin from Oahu to work on the company's mission of addressing the global housing crisis through innovative 3D printing construction methods.

At Icon, Andrew oversees the company's robotics, advanced materials, software, and architectural design efforts. He is passionate about using technology to deliver high-performing, beautiful, and sustainable homes at a lower cost and faster pace than traditional construction methods. He is committed to ICON’s goal of building a billion homes before retirement, in order to make dignified housing more accessible worldwide.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rothgaber/

👨🏻‍💼Meet Bungane Mehlomakulu, Director of Building Science and Performance, ICON

Bungane Mehomakulu is an expert in sustainable building design with nearly 20 years of experience in the built environment developing low-energy, high-performance solutions for buildings focused on the health and wellbeing of the people who use them. His career focuses on developing design solutions incorporating building needs, architectural intent, and building science and performance. He is actively engaged in local and national discussions to create a more sustainable built environment.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmehlo/

Connect with ICON:

• Website: https://www.iconbuild.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icon3dtech
• X: https://twitter.com/icon3dtech
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/icon3dtech
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon3dtech
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/icon3dtech