170 The Indian Army inaugurated its first 3-D Printed House Dwelling Unit for soldiers at Ahmedabad Cantt. The dwelling unit has been constructed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) in collaboration with MiCoB Pvt Ltd incorporating the latest 3D Rapid Construction Technology. Construction work of the dwelling unit measuring 71 sqm with garage space was completed in just 12 weeks by utilising the 3D printed foundation, walls and slabs. The disaster-resilient structures comply with Zone-3 earthquake specifications and green building norms. The 3-D printed houses are symbolic of the modern-day rapid construction efforts to cater for growing accommodation requirements of the Armed Forces personnel. This structure also stands testament to the commitment of Indian Army in fostering the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. The technique utilises a concrete 3D printer that accepts a computerised three-dimensional design and fabricates a 3-D structure in a layer-by-layer manner by extruding a specialised type of concrete specifically designed for the purpose. You Might Be Interested In UAE urges phasing out fossil fuel emissions, not production, ahead of COP28 No Obstacles for United Nations to Function in Afghanistan: Taliban Locals welcome Ajloun Cable Car project with open arms Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices China Advocates ‘Moderately Strengthened’ Fiscal Policy PM Pham Minh Chinh Departs Hanoi for ASEAN-Australia Special Summit and Official Visits to Australia, New Zealand