The building was printed in 17 days, and it took 3 months to construct and modify the interior, cost about $140,000.Gergarvey said that compared to conventional building techniques,research estimates the technology could reduce construction time by 50 to 70 percent and labor costs by 50 to 80 percent,Additionally, printing the structure resulted in a 60% reduction in construction waste. Dubai aims to build 25% of its buildings with 3D printing technology by 2030.
In the construction industry, the use of 3D printing technology will help cut costs and save time.
Previously, 3d printer was mainly used to make 3D objects from plastic materials in industrial settings, but they were rarely used in buildings.
The Dubai Municipality said that the new building uses a special cement material and that reliability tests have been completed in the UK and China.
The prototype of the building has only one floor, with an interior space of about 250 square meters, and was manufactured using a printer measuring about 6x36x12 meters.
Mohamed Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said: "This is the world's first 3D printed building. It's not just a building, it has fully functional offices and equipment. It's just the beginning, and the world will start to change."
The Dubai Future Academy (DFAc), a knowledge centre that aspires to educate and prepare future generations to understand emerging technologies, has taken up residence in the record-breaking workplace.
"That we have shown the way to dramatically cut material costs and the environmentally-harmful byproducts that occur during the construction process, is a testament to Dubai’s pioneering attitude to providing future-forward, sustainable solutions, and which reinforces the emirate’s position as a test-bed of new ideas and a home to a spirit of innovation. We are humbled by this award and look forward to continue help shape the future of our nation.” - Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation.
