February 9, 2026

Why some Canadians are betting big on 3D printed housing in Canada

Robotic arms work fast to print concrete walls, but construction industry can be slow to adapt, expert says.

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Angela Hennessy

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As Canada looks for faster and more affordable ways to build housing, 3D concrete printing is gaining attention as a potential solution. While robotic systems can rapidly print structural concrete walls, industry adoption remains gradual as builders navigate regulatory, financing, and coordination challenges.

The article features Horizon Legacy’s Gananoque, Ontario project, where a robotic arm known as VAL 2.0 is being used to 3D print concrete walls for a 26-unit stacked townhouse development—the largest neighbourhood and housing development made with the use of 3D printing robotics in Canada.

Written by Angela Hennessy, “Why Some Canadians Are Betting Big on 3D-Printed Housing in Canada,” CBC News, February 9, 2026. [Read the article]

Horizon Legacy is setting a new standard for construction in Canada with the Gananoque Townhomes project: the country’s first and largest neighborhood built using onsite robotics. This forward-thinking development integrates VAL 2.0’s robotic automation with proven construction practices, delivering efficiency, quality, and sustainability in residential building.

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Why some Canadians are betting big on 3D printed housing in Canada

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