Australia’s First Fully 3D Printed Two-Story Home is Completed

Contec, a construction and design agency based in Australia, recently announced its new 3D printed two-story family home located in Tapping, Perth. This new housing project, known as the Tapping Residence, is unlike its predecessors, is a multi-story building that does not rely on traditional framing for its upper floors. This makes it one of the very few multi-story 3D printed homes worldwide, completed in just under 18 hours.

The project utilized a robotic printer from the Dutch company CyBE, which extrudes a special concrete mixture layer by layer directly on site. Contec’s specialized concrete formula sets within minutes and achieves a compressive strength of nearly 50 MPa, over three times stronger than standard brickwork. The concrete is cyclone-rated, fire/water resistant, and termite-proof, making it both durable and resilient in Australia’s climate. Additionally, the thermal and acoustic efficiency of the structure allows it to be long-lasting and sustainable.

The printer used in the Tapping Residence was from the Netherlands based firm CyBe

The 3D printed shell of the house was able to be completed in just under a day. The inside of the house, including plumbing, electronics, and interior design, was later completed over several months. The final house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and a small balcony. On the front of the house are large windows with extensive glazing, which balances the ribbed texture of the printed walls with smooth and modern finishes inside.