India's First 3D Printed Post Office

the future of sustainable buildings is here.

India's first 3d printed post office just opened in Bangalore. 🤯

And, the complete post office was built in just

45 days versus a typical build time of 6-8 months using conventional methods. 🙋

The construction of this post office building was carried out by Larsen & Toubro, while Indian Institute of Technology, Madras provided technical guidance.

The 3D printed post office building will be at Cambridge Layout in the city with a built-up area of 1,021 square feet.

This post office was constructed through 3D concrete printing technology, which is fully automated, wherein a robotic printer deposits the concrete layer-by-layer as per the approved design. 🦾

The special grade concrete hardens quickly to ensure bonding between the layers.

Cost and time savings make 3D concrete printing technology a viable alternative to conventional building practices.

Not to mention all the positives for sustainability:
✅ Reduced raw material utilization.
✅ Lower (if not zero) wastage
✅ Reduces the inventory.
✅ Streamlines the manufacturing process.

What do you think of this initiative?