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 Kesnik, proudly declared it as the very first 3D-printed structure in Kerala.
Tvasta employed a proprietary concrete mixture as the primary building material for its 3D printing projects. This mixture is carefully applied layer by layer with the assistance of a robotic arm equipped with a precision nozzle. The robotic arm is directed by a three-dimensional digital model of the structure. According to Praveen Nair, a partner at Tvasta, the benefits of 3D printing technology include time savings, minimal waste generation, freedom from design constraints, and an enhanced scope for creative expression.
The demonstration project was constructed at a cost of ₹11 lakh. It's worth noting that traditional construction methods were employed for the roof of this structure.
Kesnik and Tvasta have an array of upcoming projects in the pipeline. Since the commencement of construction on the summer house on August 2, Kesnik has experienced a surge in the number of curious visitors interested in this technology. Mr. Varghese mentioned that the Kerala government agency has already received inquiries from notable organizations like the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
In the state of Kerala, Tvasta has a range of forthcoming projects, including a bus passenger waiting shed in Vattiyurkavu, a security cabin, and two bus shelters at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), as well as an undertaking with the Kerala Startup Mission. Notably, in August, NIMS Medicity revealed its intentions to construct a 3D-printed museum-cafeteria complex.
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