We use cookies on our website.
Some of them are necessary for the functioning of the site, but you can decide about others.
The opening ceremony was attended by the representatives of Niederanven led by Mayor Fréd Ternes, architect Bujar Hasani from ODA Architects, ICE Industrial Services CEO Tomáš Vránek, Purposia Group Chairman of the Board Jan Hasík, Deputy Head of Mission of the Czech Embassy in Luxembourg Jiří Jílek, Head of the CzechTrade office for Belgium and Luxembourg Pavel Zelenka, Director of the Czech Centre in Brussels Kristýna Halounová, and other guests.
“3D printing does not require formwork, which significantly saves time and improves the internal structure of each element. Concrete consumption is up to 70 percent lower, and spatial printing enables the creation of shapes that would be difficult or even impossible to achieve with conventional formwork,” said Tomáš Vránek, founder and co-owner of ICE Industrial Services, which is part of MTX Group – the largest Czech industrial group, owned by Petr Otava.
The Tiny House is not just a technological demonstration, but also a showcase of Czech innovation capacity. “This innovative construction, created using a unique 3D printing technology, clearly shows that Czech companies have significant potential on the Luxembourg market with high-quality and modern projects,” said Jiří Jílek, Deputy Head of Mission of the Czech Embassy in Luxembourg, for Seznam Zprávy. “Such successful projects also contribute considerably to strengthening the excellent relations between Czechia and Luxembourg,” he added.
The Tiny House demonstrates that even in one of the most expensive countries in Europe, alternatives to traditional construction can be found. For Luxembourg, this is an experiment with the potential for systemic application; for Czechia, it is an export success story showing how innovation can open doors to a developed market. If 3D printing technology proves successful, it could deliver hundreds of new, more affordable housing units in Luxembourg and also inspire other European countries, including Czechia, to integrate this type of construction into their housing strategies.
Luxembourg faces a chronic shortage of affordable housing. To meet demand, about 7,000 new apartments need to be built annually, of which fewer than 4,000 are currently being delivered. The result is a persistently overheated real estate market. In Q1 2025, new apartments rose by 10.9% year-on-year to more than EUR 10,000/m², while the number of building permits fell by 37.8%. Prices are traditionally highest in Luxembourg City, averaging around EUR 12,000/m². A 47 m² apartment in the capital typically costs more than EUR 560,000. By comparison, the Tiny House costs roughly one-third less – and it can also be built on plots unsuitable for conventional development.
For Luxembourg, where the construction sector struggles with labour shortages and rising material costs, 3D printing may represent a strategic breakthrough. The technology already delivers measurable savings of up to 45% in costs thanks to automation, faster construction, reduced material consumption, less waste, lower demand for labour and heavy machinery, and no need for scaffolding. An additional advantage is the variability of design for architects, investors, and end users. Another benefit is the easier integration of energy-efficient systems. The Tiny House, for example, is equipped with solar panels, ten battery storage units, and underfloor heating, ensuring a high level of autonomy, comfort, and reduced energy operating costs. To offset CO2 emissions, 21 trees will also be planted.
The Tiny House also carries a social dimension that can be successfully replicated. The municipality of Niederanven has decided to offer the Tiny House as part of the Hei wunne bleiwen (“Keep living here”) program, which supports starter housing for young people active in community programs. In September, the house will be rented to its first selected tenant for a ten-year lease.
3D printing technology fits seamlessly into the European Union’s strategic approach linking innovation and digitalisation, the green transition, and social cohesion. 3D printing embodies this triad: it accelerates construction, reduces the carbon footprint, and at the same time offers a path to more affordable housing.
Links to press releases:
Luxembourg Times: Luxembourg town unveils first tiny house built with 3D printer | Luxembourg Times
Luxembourgh Wort: Das 3D-Tiny-House in Niederanven, zwischen Innovation und Kritik | Luxemburger Wort
Seznam Zprávy: Češi vytiskli v Lucembursku dům z betonu za osm milionů - Seznam Zprávy
*Author: Jiří Jílek, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Luxembourg
*Source: Embassy of the Czech Republic in Luxembourg – mzv.gov.cz/luxembourg
*Original article: The first 3D-printed house “Tiny House” in Luxembourg