TVASTA’S 3D PRINTED HOME AT IIT-MADRAS

OBJECTIVES

·        To design and build homes faster and superior to the traditionally constructed structures in many times ensuring affordable, good quality housing.

·        To focus on substantial construction and provide low-cost solution for housing needs.

SUMMARY

The process of building a 3D-printed Tvasta house is not just different but a lot quicker than conventional construction. It is built with focus on reduced build-time, zero-waste construction and optimised production. To start with, the structure was printed using a special concrete mix through which large-scale 3D structures were made. The concrete mix is a base of ordinary cement which has a lower water-cement ratio. While concrete is the primary material for typical construction projects as well, the energy consumed to mix and transport it is way more than in 3D printing.

Tvasta has also developed an indigenous concrete 3D printer. Tvasta, through the 3D house project, aims to evaluate the ease with which houses can be manufactured through concrete printing technology, and understand the cost on a large scale to address the problems of affordable housing in a country like India. Tvasta’s house construction process focuses on the use of sustainable materials. Such 3D-printed houses are not just economical but also environment-friendly, as the use of local materials eliminates the need to transport concrete over long distances. “This technology can enable deep personalisation of construction for the ultimate target segment – who is the individual. 3D printing can ensure that affordable, good quality housing is available to all Indians,” said Adithya VS, co-founder, Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions.