Country’s first 3D printed house unveiled at CBRI Roorkee

The country’s first 3D printer rural house constructed at Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) Roorkee was formally unveiled on Wednesday by Union Minister of State for Rural Development Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar.

The minister asked CBRI to ready 100 cost-effective scalable 3D printed houses under Prime Minister Awas Yojana in coming days.

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Inaugurating the 3D concrete printer rural house at CBRI Roorkee, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar lauded the Central government institute for its innovative success offering cost-effective and viable rural housing designs.

Addressing scientists, researchers, and stakeholders in the housing works, Dr Sekhar said, “From mud walls to 3D printing, India has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to providing safe, strong, and sustainable homes for all. These 3D printed houses are not mere technology. They represent a future where housing is affordable, adaptable and environmentally responsible.”

“The landmark innovation marks a defining moment in India’s rural housing journey that has bridged the traditional knowledge with cutting-edge technology,” he said.

Appreciating CBRI’s contributions, Dr Sekhar said the institute’s 250 region-specific, disaster-resilient housing designs and innovations like non-erodible mud plaster, low-cost technologies and two-pit pour-flush system have led over five crore rural households to live with dignity under Swachh Bharat Mission.

The occasion was also marked by the release of a book titled “Rudraksh – Rural Housing in Uttarakhand” by the union minister. The book prepared by the CBRI documents and explains hill centric culturally rooted, sustainable and climate-resilient housing practices of the Himalayan state.

Sekhar asked CBRI to come up with 100 cost-effective 3D printed houses to demonstrate housing scalability for rural India. He expressed that the institute must focus on thermal comfort, renewable energy integration, climate resilience and mason training to ensure scientific innovations directly empower rural families.

 “Development is not just about building houses, but creating homes filled with light, dignity and self-reliance. With CBRI’s scientific excellence aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable rural India” added the Union minister.