The Collab Architecture Team gathers beneath the event tent to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Hope Springs Development in Greeley.

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Celebrating the Hope Springs Development Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Collab Architecture attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hope Springs development, a significant milestone in partnership with Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity. This community will provide over 100 affordable housing opportunities for local families, including first-time homeowners, through a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and multifamily units.

The development features innovative 3D printing technology for the construction of some Habitat homes, creating energy-efficient, Energy Star-certified, and “zero ready” residences.

The ceremony featured remarks from prominent speakers, including Mayor John Gates, Adrienne Goolsby (Senior Vice President, Habitat for Humanity International), and Zach Mannheimer (Founder and Chairman of Alquist 3D). Rachel Borum, the first Habitat homeowner in Hope Springs, shared her personal journey, highlighting the impact of this community.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony not only marked the opening of Hope Springs but also celebrated the collective efforts of a community dedicated to addressing the housing crisis with innovation and compassion. Collab Architecture is proud to contribute to a development that exemplifies the power of collaboration, sustainable design, and the transformative impact of affordable housing. This milestone reflects a shared commitment to creating spaces where families can thrive, fostering a brighter future for Greeley and beyond.

Jordan Lockner and Andrea Eichacker of Collab Architecture, and Cheri Witt Brown of Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity stand together in front of the 1st 3D printed home as printing begins in the Hope Springs Development.
The Alquist team preps the printers to begin 3D printing the first of many Hope Springs Development homes.
Construction team operating a 3D concrete printer at Hope Springs Development for Habitat for Humanity.
Construction team operating a 3D concrete printer at Hope Springs Development for Habitat for Humanity.
The Collab Architecture team tent set up with many images and renderings to show what the 3D printed technology will deliver with each home.
Crowds gather and listen as guests speak at the Hope Springs Development Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Photo Courtesy of Matt Olsen.
Crowd gathered for the Hope Springs grand opening event celebrating 3D-printed homes in Greeley, Colorado.

Additional Links

Learn more about the development, its innovative technology, and one family benefiting from it in this article by The Colorado Sun.

Catch the full ceremony on YouTube, courtesy of the City of Greeley.

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