The world’s largest 3D printed building has just been finished in Dubai! And, amazingly, it took just two days to build. The two-story 6,900 square-foot structure will be be used by the Dubai Municipality and was built alongside Apis Cor, a 3D printing and construction company in Boston.

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The office was built on top of a pre-cast concrete foundation. A 3D printer then created the hollow walls using a fast-drying mix of recycled construction debris, cement, gypsum and other compounds. As well as using recycled material and creating less waste, 3D printing material is also around 50% lighter and more durable than concrete. The automated printer gradually built up the internal walls and then built upwards until the walls were at their full height. Building for the future It’s hoped this is just the start of 3D printing and building in Dubai. City officials say they want 25% of […]

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