3D Printing & Prefab: Is the Future of Sacramento ADUs Built Off-Site?
3D Printing & Prefab: Is the Future of Sacramento ADUs Built Off-Site? The ADU boom in Sacramento shows no signs of slowing down. With housing demand continuing to outpace supply, homeowners across the region are looking for faster, more efficient ways to add living space to their properties. Enter off-site construction methods: prefabrication and 3D printing technologies that promise to reshape how guest houses and accessory dwelling units get built. But are these methods ready for prime time in Sacramento? And more importantly, are they right for your project? This guide breaks down what you need to know about off-site ADU construction in 2026. What Is Off-Site ADU Construction? Off-site construction refers to any building method where significant portions of a structure are manufactured away from the final location. For ADUs, this typically falls into two categories: Prefabricated (Prefab) ADUs: These units are built in controlled factory environments, transported to your...