World World's First 3D-printed Office Now Open in Dubai

[abujagirl]

The world's first 3D-printed office building opened this week in Dubai.


Photo Credit: Reuters

Reuters reports that the 2,700-square-foot, single-story building was built in just 17 days using a gigantic, 20-foot tall 3D printer and a special mix of concrete, fiber reinforced plastic and glass fiber reinforced gypsum.

Announcing the opening of the building, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Mohamed Al Gergawi said , "This is the first 3D-printed building in the world, and it's not just a building, it has fully functional offices and staff''.

 

[Alabi]

My Architecture student son will find this interesting. He has been discussing it with me. Thanks @Jules.

 

[mrsam]

Na wa. And we are still battling with collapsing structures built with substandard materials