Bengaluru is all set to witness yet another record in building construction. After the 3D-printed post office, Bengaluru city is now set to get 3D-printed luxury villas. It was reported that L&T was planning to build six such houses in Varthur before the end of the year.
Bengaluru To Get 3D-Printed Luxury Villas
Every Indian would be proud to see India’s first 3D printed Post Office at Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru. A testament to our nation’s innovation and progress, it also embodies the spirit of a self-reliant India. Compliments to those who have worked hard in ensuring the Post… pic.twitter.com/Y4TrW4nEhZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2023
When the 3D-printed post office opened in Cambridge Layout last August, some citizens remained sceptical. They asked whether the building could withstand natural disasters like gale winds and earthquakes.
According to reports by the Deccan Herald, Kar Nadig, co-founder and principal architect of the design company specialising in luxury container and prefabricated homes, was optimistic about the possibility of 3D printing to metamorphose the construction industry. He said the industry in India faces major issues such as cost overruns, delays, and labour shortages.
Deccan Herald reported that Nadig believed automation, especially 3D printing, could resolve all these issues. He said it would improve speed and quality and offer unlimited design possibilities. At the same time, he plunged into caution that unless the technology scales up, the prices will not come down.
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The Potential Of 3D Printing
🖨 #India‘s first 3D-printed post office coming up in #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/X9uzETA7KB
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According to reports by the Deccan Herald, Deepak V Punam, a sustainable building practice expert, regarded 3D printing as a step taken by humanity to put sustainability into practice. He reiterated that the technology could go a long way in contributing to the building industry by minimising waste through the use of debris and industrial refuse. These houses have fewer joints, less reinforcement, and may weaken the seismic resistance of the house.
As per reports by Deccan Herald, Raunak Sudhakar, an architect himself, saw the potential in 3D printing. He is using it for prototyping and making components, although he did say its appreciation will increase when it is able to produce houses in more innovative shapes.
So far, 3D printing has been used to build single- or two-storey buildings only. Panellists agreed that the technology will not be able to provide the mass housing solution anticipated across the globe unless it can achieve high-rise construction.
3D-printed houses are yet to gain broad acceptance. This is an area where there is a dire need for innovation as the costs of cement have gone up and the shortage of sand has become acute. Even though prefabricated and modular structures are available, they still have limitations and are not yet suitable for multi-dwelling buildings.
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