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World's first 3D printed building opens in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed says by 2030 Dubai will print 25% of its buildings using 3D printing technology

News Desk May 24, 2016

The futuristic office building was built in just 17 days, using 3D printing technology. PHOTO: DUBAI MEDIA OFFICE

The world’s first ever 3D printed office building has opened in Dubai.

The futuristic building built in just 17 days, using 3D printing technology is located on the premises of the Emirates Towers premises.

The building called "Office of the Future" was inaugurated by United Arab Emirates (UAE) Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Monday. It will house the temporary office of Dubai Future Foundation.

لدينا استراتيجية طويلة المدى للطباعة ثلاثية الأبعاد وبحلول 2030 ستتم طباعة 25% من مباني دبي باستخدام هذه التقنية pic.twitter.com/LU96QD6beu
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) May 23, 2016

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Dubai ruler pointed out that competitive advantages of 3D printing, in term of lower costs and faster delivery, will make UAE one of the most sustainable economic hubs, enabling the effective use of this technology to establish future cities in all sectors.

“We have a long term strategy for 3D printing and by 2030 we will print 25% of Dubai's buildings using this technology,” Sheikh Mohammed said on Twitter.

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The first of its kind building, spread over 250 square metres and prepared for actual office use, was built after taking into account the integration of a unique building design and 3D printing technology to offer key services within the building, such as electricity, water, telecommunications and air-conditioning, a statement issued by the Dubai Media Office said.

A 3D printer measuring 20 feet high, 120 feet long and 40 feet wide was used to print the building. A special mixture of cement and a set of building material designed and made in the UAE and the United States were used in the construction of the office.

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As a result of the use of 3D printing technology, labour cost was cut by more than 50 per cent compared to conventional buildings of similar size.

Video: Office of the Future in #Dubai, world’s first 3D printed office https://t.co/aR4xxnl8i3
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 24, 2016

COMMENTS (2)

dyed zahid hussain | 8 years ago | Reply Very good.achivement.Modernize Arab.Fine

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply If we can produce humans through 3D printing and stop the natural process thereby instituting control........then we could manage the exploding population with no work, no food, no water problem that the world has.

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