Mr. Gene Eidelman

Gene Eidelman: Pioneering Sustainable and Affordable Modular and Prefab Housing From assisting wildfire victims to revolutionizing the construction industry with 3D-printed homes, Gene's journey is marked by innovation and impact. He co-founded Azure after living through Woolsey Wildfire in Malibu in 2019. At Azure, Gene and his team are breaking new ground with a patented 3D printing process that offers modular and prefab construction. This eco-friendly method is not only 70% faster but also 30% less expensive than traditional construction, revolutionizing how we think about building homes. Azure current state-of-the art factory is in Los Angeles and it won numerous awards and recognition, including the 2025 SXSW Innovation Award for Urban Experience, 2025 Innovator of the Year from National Association of Realtors and One of the Ten Most Innovative Real Estate Companies as determined by Fast Company in 2025. Gene is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the fields of innovation and sustainability. In 2024 he delivered a TEDx talk on the future of housing, which has over 500,000 views and has been selected as one of the most impactful TED talks this century. His book From Ashes to Action. A survivor's Guide to Rebuilding After Wildfires is an Amazon International Bestseller. His work is paving the way for a future where affordable and sustainable housing is going to be attainable by all.