Eco-sustainable 3D printed house - Tecla

WASP (Italy’s pioneering specialists in 3D printing) has completed the printing phase of the TECLA supporting structure, the first and unique fully 3D printed construction based on natural materials and made with multiple 3D printers operating at the same time. The innovative habitat model engineered by WASP and designed by MC A - Mario Cucinella Architects took form, a new circular model of housing entirely created with reusable and recyclable materials, sourced from local soil, carbon-neutral and adaptable to any climate and context.

A project by:

WASP: Engineering and 3D printing construction
Mario Cucinella Architects: Architectural design and project management

In collaboration with:
SOS - School of Sustainability: Research partner
Mapei: Materials consultancy and supply
Milan Ingegneria: Structural consultancy
Capoferri: Frames engineering and production
RiceHouse: Bio-materials consultancy and supply
Frassinago: Landscaping
Lucifero’s: Lighting design
Ariatta: Energy and internal comfort consultancy
Imola Legno: Timber solutions consultancy and supply
Primat • Terracruda®: Earthen floor supply
Cefla: Electrical solutions supply

Under the patronage of:
Municipality of Massa Lombarda

Sponsored by:
Ter Costruzioni

Notes to Editors

WASP

WASP - World's Advanced Saving Project is Italy's pioneering 3D Company founded by Massimo Moretti in 2012. Inspired by the Potter Wasp, WASP builds houses with natural materials, at a cost tending to zero. The company has been characterized by Delta WASP 3D printer adapted to all needs, from small to large dimensions, of which a whole line has been dedicated to the Industrial 4.0. Its goal is to bring real benefits to people through innovation and research.

In 2015 WASP presented the Big Delta WASP 12 meters, the largest printer in the world, with the aim of building a monolith housing module. In 2018 WASP launched Crane WASP, an innovative technology to print on site eco-districts at low environmental impact. Gaia has been the first 3D printed earthen house built by Crane WASP, glimpsing a new way for sustainable housing. In December 2018 the Financial Times included WASP among the Europe’s 100 Digital Champions.

Among WASP highlight projects are Gaia 2018, the first 3D printed earthen house; 3D printed Staircase wall in collaboration with IAAC; Conifera-COS and Teardrops at Burning Man 2018, both designed by Arthur Mamou-Mani; Trabeculae Pavilion in collaboration with Milan Polytechnic; the scenography for Fra Diavolo on stage at the Rome Opera House.

Mario Cucinella Architects

MC A - Mario Cucinella Architects is an established architectural firm with offices in Bologna and New York and an international team of 90 professionals including architects, engineers, graphic designers, model makers, and researchers. The firm was established in Paris in 1992 and opened its offices in Bologna in 1999. MC A has extensive experience in architectural design that combines environmental and energy efficiency strategies and relies on an R&D department that carries out research on sustainability with a holistic approach.

MC A is synonymous with top quality and professionalism in every step of the process, adopting a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach. An in-house team of BIM managers and coordinators ensures the implementation of BIM processes. MC A also boasts an in-house Interior Design and Industrial Design department.

Among MC A’s highlight projects (in Italy) are: Unipol Group Headquarters Tower, the new surgery and emergency unit for the San Raffaele Hospital, San Raffaele Hospital and Rovati Foundation Fondazione Rovati Etruscan Museum, all in Milan; WSR-Workshop Ricostruzione Emilia in Emilia Romagna, Italy and the new headquarters of the Rectorate of the Roma Tre University in Rome Italy; The firm has also projects in progress in Europe, China, Central Africa, Algeria and the Middle East: ViertelZwei in Wien, Austria, two mixed-use buildings in Albania and the new headquarters for the Algerian Regulatory Authority for Post and Telecommunications in Algiers.

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[diyankabaivanov]

This is simply amazing! 
And what is even better - it is not a technology of tomorrow but of TODAY!

[dertythegrower]

Genius.
This will be mainstream in 10 years.
For sure.

[papkenro]

Wow the prehistoric construction of houses with clay and mud is back...a eco friendly solution....great innovation with 3D printing 👍🏼

[TheRealPafnucy]

That insect was a nice touch. Kudos to editor of this video.

[andreavasile]

Da futuro pianificatore del territorio, trovo tutto questo bellissimo! Continuate così ragazzi!!

[nerochu-luntai]

Doing the 3D printing housing research, then found this from 3D-WASP. Additive manufacturing is the future！

[Rhinoch]

I've been waiting for so long. I've been thinking about 3D printing with fiber-mud for a long time. Finally someone is doing it! Awesome!

[christyhiatt]

My husband and I are looking into sandbag houses for our 1/3 acre in Arizona, i love this better. Im disabled and this is more better for me then earthbag homes

[danielkeller]

Fantastisch & und wunderschön! Unglaublich was alles möglich ist!

[zeev]

I've been waiting for this for a while.
this tech can integrate with wood columns to build some extremely inexpensive and amazing multilevel buildings. 4-5 floors / 20-25 meters. spacious, large and hyper inexpensive.

[mazufun]

This could be used to enable shelter for everyone on this planet. Impressive technology.

[franciscojaviergarcia]

Ya es factible la construcción de casas en 3d y más barato con los materiales de construcción habituales no se el precio de esta casa pero con su alta eficiencia energética no pasarás frío en invierno ni calor en verano felicidades ㊗️ por este proyecto

[spiritakarabbit]

YES and the potential this has is incredible...in a world where money is becoming less and less of a necessity and more of an extra..a world where people are planting gardens...no longer fooled to kill animals for food...a works where humans create with natures protection and sustainability in mind...this is perfect...

The fact is that nowadays MORE AND MORE people are helping each other with their knowledge wisdom and helping each other make sure the natural free basic needs are met...i.e. food water shelter and maybe even travel. Freedom and love is ringing louder than ever before. When you combine that and how money is becoming more of an extra thing and not a necessity with the rise of play to earn options ( not limited to NFTS ) dudes and dudets... do you realize the victory humanity is making together? Its beautiful...

I'd be more than happy to share this speech and make a video talking about the possibilities with you all on a livestream.

[StewchaKun]

i cant wait for this to be available in my country

[andreanardin]

Sarebbe molto interessante vedere questa casa implementata con impianti idraulici ed elettrici; essendo stampa 3d è possibile creare in fase di estrusione cavedi o canali per tubi e cavi? Poichè una delle fasi con più spreco di materiale è il dover costruire la struttura e poi rompere per far passare gli impianti. Un'altra cosa interessante è il numero di persone che servono per costruire un struttura con la stampa 3d e la facilità di smontaggio e trasporto del macchinario; voci che incidono molto sulla realizzazione di un'opera

[PimptatoPCs]

I writing a college report on 3D printed structures. There are plenty of cool videos and promotional print articles, but I'm having a hard time finding statistics for energy efficiency. I have searched many websites and company YouTube channels but basic R-value information is impossible to find.

[klarapedisic]

But the problem is where to source this building material from. Not every earth is suitable.

[chakriyaduong]

What is the lifespan of this house?
if it is built using earth material how do they prove it is strong enough and won't break down? one more thing, when it's rain what happen to earthy material??

[johnnesd]

It'll blend right into the environment once moss and other plants start growing on it. I think it's a great idea. I just wonder how strong it is against the elements.

[mateuszwasilewski]

Is that earth-husk material water resistant? I mean - what if the rain comes?