In 2003 , Rupert Soar secured funding .
In 2003 , Rupert Soar secured formed the freeform construction group at Loughborough University , UK , to explore the potential for up - scaling existing 3D printing techniques for construction applications .
In 2003 , Rupert Soar secured funding and formed the freeform construction group at Loughborough University , UK , to explore the potential for up - scaling existing 3D printing techniques for construction applications .