The Chennai-based deep-tech startup incubated at IIT-M built the nation’s first 3-D printed villa. Spanning 2,200 sq. ft., it was constructed entirely on-site using a concrete 3-D printer at Godrej Eden Estates, Pune.
The revolutionary project, which was created in partnership with Godrej Properties, symbolises a major advancement in economical, sustainable, and efficient construction practices.
Construction 3-D Printing by Tvasta
Tvasta, a Chennai-based startup founded in 2016 by IIT Madras alumni, uses robotics and automation to provide faster, environmentally friendly building techniques.
The startup uses Automation and Robotics to create 3-D printing platforms that facilitate the building of infrastructure and manufactured components in quicker, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly ways.
Construction 3-D printing is a cutting-edge technology that automates the construction process by combining a 3-D printer with specific raw materials. This method comprises the construction of full-scale structures layer by layer, resulting in a much shorter project completion time than traditional construction methods.
Tvasta's experience in additive manufacturing has helped them become a pioneer in integrating 3-D printing into mainstream construction. By eliminating the need for traditional formwork and streamlining the construction process, 3-D printing provides a degree of freedom that enables more innovative and efficient designs.
The startup also recycles waste from construction and other sectors. According to Tvasta, the 3-D-printed walls feature a design that provides improved insulation, uses less energy, and lowers utility costs.
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Tvasta & Godrej Properties Collaboration
The G+1 Villa built in collaboration between Tvasta and Godrej Properties emphasises not only the importance of innovation in defining the future of housing but also the growing trend of incorporating technology into construction.
The villa, built with cutting-edge 3-D printing technology, exhibits the potential to reshape traditional construction methods. The 3-D printing process used in this project enables precision and intricate detailing while reducing waste and impact on the environment.
With its modern style, environment-friendly construction materials, and low carbon footprint, the villa establishes a new standard for residential construction in India.
This technology is positioned to address some of the construction industry's most pressing issues, such as high material costs, resource inefficiencies, and the lengthy building schedules generally associated with real estate development.
“Through innovative features like patterned walls and complex architectural shapes, Tvasta has pushed the boundaries of conventional building design. We remain committed to advancing this technology further, with plans to scale operations and develop more such collaborative partnerships in the construction space”
- Parivarthan Reddy, Co-founder & COO, Tvasta
As India evolves in response to urbanisation and infrastructure demand, projects like the 3-D printed villa give a glimpse into the future of construction, providing better, more sustainable solutions for the housing industry.
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