North America’s first 3D-printed 3-storey building

The first 3D printed three-storey building in North America has been completed near Toronto, Canada, by nidus3D using a COBOD construction 3D printer.

With a floor area of 420 m² and a height of approximately 12.5 metres, this project represents a significant advance in the application of 3D printing technologies in North American construction. A special feature of this construction project is the world’s first 3D-printed cellar, which, unlike traditional cellars, was printed directly in the excavation site, thus enabling direct access.

Co-founder of nidus3D, Hugh Roberts, expressed immense pride in their achievement: “nidus3D is proud to be the first in North America to successfully construct a three-storey structure including the below-grade basement in 3D printed concrete. This project demonstrates what can be accomplished by combining nidus3D’s industry-leading expertise and engineering with world-class 3D Printing technology”.

The building blends into the surrounding neighbourhood with its traditional brick cladding and offers four residential units, two of which are located in the basement and two more on the upper floors. The new residents are expected to move in at the end of 2024.

Philip Lund-Nielsen, COBOD Co-founder & Head of Americas, commented from COBOD’s facilities in Miami, Florida: “We are very proud to see nidus3D beat their record by 3D printing the first 3-storey building in our hemisphere – a feat that other COBOD customers outside North America have also achieved previously. Completing the world’s first 3D printed basement is another impressive achievement that only amplifies the technology’s potential to transform construction, and we notice with pride that multiple of our customers are pioneering what can be achieved with the 3D printing technology”.

This construction project demonstrates the growing capabilities of 3D printing to augment traditional construction methods and offers a glimpse of future innovation in the construction sector.