A 3d printed house is being built in Richmond A revolutionary way to build homes is coming to Virginia that could be a potential solution to constructing more affordable houses. You might have heard of a 3D printer making small, plastic items for doll furniture and models, but 3D printers can also make life-size projects including a 1,550-square-foot home planned for South Richmond. The three-bedroom, two-bath home at 217 Carnation St., just off of Midlothian Turnpike, will be the first house in Virginia partially constructed using a 3D printer rather than lumber. Work begins this week and is slated to be completed in the fall.