Gene Eidelman

Gene Eidelman: Pioneering Sustainable and Affordable 3D Printing of Homes

From developing multifamily housing to revolutionizing the construction industry with 3D-printed homes, Gene's journey in entrepreneurship is marked by innovation and impact.

He co-founded his latest start-up, Azure Printed Homes in 2022. At Azure, Gene and his team are breaking new ground with a patented 3D printing process that constructs entire structures from recycled materials, fiberglass and other additives. This eco-friendly method is not only 70% faster but also 30% less expensive than traditional construction, revolutionizing how we think about building homes. Since May 2022, Azure Printed Homes has been delivering units ranging from workforce housing, affordable houses, homes for victims of natural disasters and units for outdoor hospitality industry, with a focus on sustainable, attainable housing for all. Azure current state-of-the art factories are in Los Angeles and Denver and will be opening additional locations around the globe in 2028 and 2029. Azure is the winner of numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2024 Real Estate Tech Awards, 2025 Fast Company Global Innovator, TIME Bets Innovations of 2025, and 2026 Edison Award Winner. Azure is currently raising its next round of equity at https://invest.azureprintedhomes.com, and its next round of debt at https://invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/azure-printed-homes

Gene is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, 3D Printing, construction and real estate. He delivered a TED talk on the future of housing, which has over 1,000,000 views and has been selected as one of the most impactful TED talk this century. His work is paving the way for a future where affordable and sustainable housing is going to be attainable by all.