DUBAI, United Arab Emirates /PRNewswire/ --
Plans have been revealed today in Dubai for the world's first fully functional
3D printed building, an ambitious move that will establish the
UAE's position as the global centre of technology in architecture
construction and design.
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"This building
will be a testimony to the efficiency and creativity of 3D printing
technology, which we believe will play a major role in reshaping
construction and design sectors. We aim to take advantage of this
growth by becoming a global hub for innovation and 3D printing.
This is the first step of many more to come." H.E Excellency
Mohammed Al Gergawi, UAE Minister Of Cabinet Affairs and The
Chairman of UAE National Innovation Committee said on the this
occasion.
The building will
be located close to the 'Museum of the Future', launched earlier
this year in Dubai, and will act as temporary headquarters for
its staff. It will be approximately 2,000 square feet in size and
will be printed layer-by-layer using a 20-foot tall 3D printer,
then assembled on site in a matter of weeks. All interior
furniture, detailing, and structural components will also be built
using 3D printing technology. This will make it the most advanced,
fully functional 3D printed building to date.
The project is
the first major initiative of the 'Museum of the Future' and is
part of a larger partnership betweenDubai and WinSun Global - a joint venture
between Chinese 3D printing technology firm WinSun and
international investors - along with leading global architecture
and engineering firms Gensler, Thornton Thomasetti, and Syska
Hennessy.
Its design is
based on in-depth research about the requirements of future work
and represents the latest thinking in workplace design. The space
is open and flexible, allowing for a range of uses and team sizes,
and will bring together professionals, community members, and
experts through a mix of public and private events. It will also
feature a small digital fabrication facility and a 3D printing
exhibition space.
The project marks
the beginning of an important transformation in the construction
and design sector; the shift to 3D printing and digital
fabrication. Although long tested in labs, 3D printing technology
is rapidly coming of age. This project will be the most advanced 3D
printed structure ever built at this scale and the first to be put
into actual use.
Experts estimate
that 3D printing technology can reduce production times by 50 to 70
per cent, reduce labour costs by 50 to 80 per cent, and can save
between 30 and 60 per cent of construction waste. These savings
translate to enhanced productivity, higher economic return, and
increased sustainability.
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