First 3D printed office building opened in Dubai, built at half the cost of traditional construction methods

Briefing

First 3D printed office building opened in Dubai, built at half the cost of traditional construction methods

December 1, 2016

Briefing
  • 3D printed building – First 3D printed office building which opened in Dubai was printed in 17 days using a large 3D printer and smaller ones
  • Construction process – Printed building in parts then assembled them on-site with one staff and 18-person construction crew
  • Lower cost – Costed $140,000, half the construction and labor costs of building similar structures with traditional methods
  • Dubai's goal – Plans to have 25% of buildings built with 3D printers by 2030

Accelerator
3D Printing

Sector
Real Estate and Construction

Organization
Dubai Future Foundation, WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co.

Source

Original Publication Date
May 5, 2016

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