Williams, RobertBrause, CarynVaritimos, Emmit2024-10-022024-10-022024-0510.7275/54873https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14394/54873The United States is currently facing a housing crisis characterized by a pervasive shortage of housing along with a significant increase in housing costs without a corresponding rise in household incomes. Compounding this issue, the construction industry is grappling with a substantial labor shortage in the workforce. In response to these challenges, a novel construction method, 3D printing, has emerged as a promising solution. 3D printing is an additive process where material is extruded from machinery to form a three-dimensional object. Proponents of this technology argue that it offers distinct advantages over traditional construction by expediting construction schedules and reducing costs through decreased reliance on manual labor. Additionally, it allows for flexible and novel design possibilities. This thesis explores the potential of 3D printing to design new housing typologies that better accommodate evolving domestic living arrangements while also addressing the issues underlying the housing crisis. The thesis begins by presenting research on the housing crisis, the challenges facing the residential construction industry, and the current state-of-the-art for 3D printing. It then moves on to test the potential of 3D printing through the design of two small houses: a micro-home in Austin TX and an average-sized single-family residence outside of Boston, MA. Specifically, the designs explore the opportunities created by combining 3D printing with prefabricated building elements. In conclusion, this thesis argues that by integrating 3D printing with prefabricated elements, it is possible to create new housing typologies that adapt to the changing household dynamics and, concomitantly, reduce the costs associated with housing construction.Attribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Housing3D PrintingHousing ShortageResidential ConstructionThesis (Open Access)https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3168-5614