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Kerala's First 3D Printed Building

Created as a showcase project, AMAZE-28, the single-room summer house, was successfully constructed within 28 days on the grounds of the Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra. The 3D-printed building at the Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra in Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo: Shekunj)  The inauguration of Kerala's inaugural 3D-printed structure, a 380-square-foot single-room summer house, is scheduled to take place on October 10 at the Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra (Kesnik) campus located in PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram.  Conceived as a showcase initiative, the summer house named AMAZE-28 was successfully finished within a mere 28 days. This impressive project was executed by Tvasta, a construction technology startup based in Chennai, founded by alumni of IIT-Madras, who have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kesnik.  AMAZE-28 is perched upon a concrete foundation atop a gentle elevation within the Kesnik campus. Febi Varghese, the Director and Chief Executive Officer of...
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The First 3D Printed House in India

3D Printed Home: 3D Printing is a cutting edge manufacturing and construction technology in the present era. This technology directly made a physical objects through a digital 3D model. Nowadays, it is  popularizing in the real estate or construction industry. In this article, I am going to share the very first use case of 3D printing for building a house in India. 

3D printed house in India
Image Credit: tvasta



Whats is 3D Printing

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a manufacturing process that creates three-dimensional objects by layering material upon material, following a digital 3D model or design. 

This process offers several advantages, including the ability to create complex shapes, customize designs easily, reduce waste, and potentially manufacture objects more efficiently than traditional methods. 

Various materials, such as plastics, metals, ceramics, and even biological substances, can be used in 3D printing, depending on the specific technology and application. 

It is widely used across various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and consumer goods, construction, for prototyping, manufacturing, and rapid product development.

 3D Printing in Construction

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has gained significant attention and adoption in the construction industry in recent years. It offers a range of benefits and innovative solutions for various aspects of construction. 

3D-printed houses is gaining attention globally, including in India, as a potential solution to address affordable housing challenges and construction efficiency. Hence, here I am sharing the complete detail of the first 3D printed house or home in India.

 The first 3D Printed House in India

In a groundbreaking moment for India's construction industry, the nation welcomed its very first 3D-printed house. This historic project was inaugurated by none other than the Honorable Finance Minister, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman on April 27, 2021. What makes this house truly remarkable is not just its innovative construction method but also the speed and efficiency with which it was realized.

 Pioneering Technology in Chennai

The 3D-printed house came to life in modules at a state-of-the-art facility in Chennai, India. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we build homes and structures. Rather than the traditional brick-and-mortar approach, 3D printing enables the layer-by-layer construction of buildings, following a precise digital design.

 Assembled in Just 21 Days

One of the most striking aspects of this project is the astonishing speed at which it was completed. The entire 500 square feet house, from printing the modules to on-site assembly, took a mere 21 days. This represents a significant reduction in construction time compared to conventional methods, highlighting the efficiency of 3D printing in the construction industry.

First 3D Printed Home in India: Detail of the Project

  • House Type: 1 BHK ( has a bedroom, a hall and a kitchen)
  • Area: 500 sq. ft.
  • Construction Company: Tvasta (IIT-M incubated start-up)
  • Comparison with Conventional Construction Technology: 
    • Time: Using 3D printing technology the house can be built in five day instead of four-five months using convention technology.
    • Cost: Cost reduced by around 30% 
    • Life: Life of the building can exceed 50 years

Glimpses of the first 3D printed House in India ( Image Credit: Tvasta)






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