Tecla: 3D-Printed Home That Could Change Your Living

The construction technology is at this point that today we can able to build homes with locally sourced clay, several numbers of code and a 3D printer. We are living in a world where we can build our homes in just 9 days. That’s true a brand new home in only 9 days.  It is not just a concept; we can achieve this in reality. It is more affordable, eco-friendly, and built-in record time. Tecla is a 3D-printed home technology that is a new and innovative invention in modern architecture.

We are facing a global housing crisis. To deal with this crisis, we need urgent solutions. Traditional construction methods take too much time and cost a lot, and they also badly impact our environment. On the other hand, Tecla is a groundbreaking alternative solution that ensures a sustainable living experience. It also focuses on other aspects, like reducing carbon footprints, utilizing renewable materials, and minimizing construction waste.

“It is more than just a house; it is a vision for a better future.”

Why We Call This Tecla

• Till some time back, 3D printed house was a dream that would never get fulfilled but today it is in front of our eyes. Tecla is one such 3D printed house which has been built jointly by Mario Cucinella Architects and Worlds Advance Saving Project. This is such a unique project that has been made to fulfill the need of houses at a very low price in today’s time. Well, houses are built from non-renewable materials like cement and steel but this is such a house which can be built only from locally sourced clay and no much labor is required for its construction, that is why it is built at a very low price.
• If we look at the history of this Tecla name, this word was first written by a famous writer Italo Calvino in his novel Invisible Cities. In that novel, the writer had used this word in such a way that it could change according to its condition. This name is absolutely right for this special project.
• This house is not only eco-friendly but it is also highly customizable. We can customize this house as per our need, likings and other conditions. Wherever we want to live – in a desert, in a jungle or wherever we want – we have to design a house as per our needs and our brand new house will be built in no time.

Journey From Mud to Brand New Home Tecla

How is a Tecla house built? Which technology is used in this?

• In making this amazing house, clay is present everywhere and with the help of a single 3D printer this clay will be printed layer by layer. In this way this construction become very strong and can be built at a low cost. Because of this technology, maximum precision and less material is used.
• Before starting this house, its 3D model is made first. We have to get our design made as per our requirement which is not very difficult.
• When the design is complete then we need some material to build this house which is made of clay. Along with this clay we try to add other things which gives strength to this clay.
  After making the material the construction team meets and tests it to see whether it can survive in bad conditions or not. When this material is passed
• Then we use this material and design in printer, which starts the work according to the design given to you. When you look at your drawing, it seems as if the printer has come to your house or it appears as if a child is making a drawing on paper. This seeing is very unique. When the printer finishes its work, then manually we go there and wherever the material is left, the work is done there just like near a door or window.

Design and Structure

• If we observe, most Tecla houses have a unique dome-shaped design that looks futuristic, but actually,  it is inspired by ancient architectural principles, which makes it energy efficient.
• If we look carefully then most of the Tecla homes are seen with a strange dome shape design, it looks fine but in reality it is made as per ancient architectural principles which are energy efficient.

Why They Prefer Dome Shape

• These dome shaped houses are very energy efficient because they naturally maintain normal temperature, so we do not need any artificial heating or cooling. Traditional houses are rectangular or not so sturdy but these houses are very sturdy and reliable, the only reason being their dome shape, because they can distribute their pressure equally evenly which makes them more reliable and efficient during natural disasters.
• These 3D printed houses are made with a lot of history, due to which there is very little material based work in them, apart from this any extra necessary thing is not allowed in these houses. If we estimate the strength or life span of these houses then these houses remain in good condition for approximately 50 to 100 years but during this time we have to take care of proper maintenance of these houses and other things, the more we protect, for that long these houses remain in good condition.

Interior of Tecla Printed Home

• The Tecla homes which are built by us look very beautiful and functional. These are well managed, ventilated and provide comfort. After going to the house, we have to make a good plan under which the space can be used properly. There is no need of any artificial heating or cooling system in these homes because the clay based walls act as an earth insulator which makes it hot in winter and cool in summer.
• These homes are also highly customizable. We can make them even better with modern furniture, lighting and Smart home appliances. Along with this We can also paint these houses as per our need and choice which will make it more district comfortable and visually appealing.

3D Printed Home and Space Colonization

• Those who go to Space face a lot of difficult situations. Among these problems, the biggest problem is the place to live in space. NASA and ESA company are jointly trying to find a solution to this problem. Till now, 3D printed habitats can be seen which we can make a habitat for those going to the Moon and Mars. By doing this, the problem of living in space can be completely solved.
• These houses can be easily build by clay and also were innovative and eco-friendly, today they are capable of living in space as well as on land. Not only this, they also prioritize insulation and protection from the heat and dangerous gases coming from the Sun. Scientists together are working on this technology so that in the future, along with artificial intelligence and robots, they can arrange accommodation for the astronauts before they go into sky.

A Monster Used in Tecla

• CRANE WASP is a 3D printer that is used on large scale. It is a unique and fine example of engineering. It is generally used for making architects from mud. Its dimensions are 6.6 meter * 6.6 meter * 3 meter. We can increase its length by adding extra modules.
• It works on the principles of Delta Kinetic System which makes it extremely smooth and precise. It is made of very lightweight aluminum and steel frame. Besides being durable, it also makes the job easy to transport. Very powerful machines are fitted in it which can mix and pump the material easily.

Comparison b/w Companies with Similar Technology

Today it is not just Tecla but other companies are also working together on this technology like

ICON, COBOD and APIS COR:

• Among these some companies are American base and some are Denmark base which are using the almost same technology in different ways. Some are working on building houses in USA and some in space. Some are working on building houses in 9 days and some are working on building houses in 24 hours.

Final Thoughts

Tecla 3D printed house is a new beginning of necessity or is it not a just experiment. This house is not only low in price also able to face bad climate changes. Today technology is away evolving and we should go with technology and only then we can be successful.

This technology and other things became better and we can see 3D printed homes in our surrounding in future. I hope this blog found you informative, if you have any questions then you can approach us.