AP plans 3D printed housing pilot in Burripalem
The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to introduce 3D printing technology in rural housing through a pilot project in Burripalem village near Tenali. According to the report, the initiative will come under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) and aims to provide affordable homes while reducing construction time.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to launch the pilot on October 4. The event will also include the laying of foundation stones for 100 housing units under PMAY-G. Union Minister and Guntur MP Pemmasani Chandrasekhar is expected to attend.
The proposed project will test whether automated construction can help deliver rural homes more efficiently. Its results could guide decisions on using the technology at other housing sites across the state.
AP housing project to use automated construction
The construction method uses computer-generated designs and automated machinery to create wall structures layer by layer. According to the report, printed wall sections will be installed after the foundation is ready, helping shorten the building process.
The report suggests that homes using this approach could be completed in less than two months. However, the actual completion period will depend on site preparation, materials, installation and the remaining construction work.
Automation could also reduce delays associated with shortages of labour for some stages of construction. The pilot will provide an opportunity to assess how the method performs under local conditions and whether it offers practical advantages over conventional building techniques.
AP may expand model after assessing pilot results
The report also cites relatively cooler interiors as a potential benefit of the proposed homes. Their thermal performance will depend on factors such as wall design, materials, ventilation and roofing, making the Burripalem trial important for evaluating this claim. A similar housing model was reportedly tested in Uttarakhand. Andhra Pradesh’s proposed pilot will examine whether the approach can be adapted to rural housing needs in the state.
If the project delivers satisfactory results, the government plans to consider extending the model to thousands of rural housing sites. Although the initiative is described as low-cost housing, the report does not specify the estimated cost per home or the expected savings compared with traditional construction.
For beneficiaries, the key outcome will be the delivery of durable, comfortable homes within a shorter period. The pilot’s construction progress and performance will help determine the scope for wider adoption.
