The construction of Europe’s largest 3D-printed building is currently underway in Germany, and according to experts, the project will take only several days, or approximately 140 hours, to complete.
Heidelberg Materials is supplying a unique 3D concrete printing material for the construction of the largest 3D-printed building in Europe, which is currently being built in Heidelberg, Germany. The building, which will serve as a data center, is scheduled to be finished by the end of July 2023.
According to Hans-Joerg Kraus, the developer of the 3D-printed building project in Heidelberg, the construction of the 55-meter-long, 11-meter-wide, and 9-meter-high building will be completed in just 140 working hours, and it is possible that in the future, only one person will be required to oversee the construction site
Heidelberg Materials is supplying i.tech 3D, a 100% recyclable material, for the construction of this building. The use of this material offers increased design freedom and enables up to 70% less material usage while ensuring safe work on the construction site. It also has a lesser carbon footprint as compared to traditionally used Portland cement.
When asked about the future of 3D printing, the company expressed confidence in the bright future of 3D printing technology, though it accepted that not all construction projects will be suitable for 3D printing, including those that require special architectural features that cannot be achieved with conventional means.
While Kraus and his team are currently evaluating other construction projects that could use 3D printing technology, he emphasized that not all construction in the next 20 years will come from a 3D printer.
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