The world's largest 3D printed building is nearing completion

USA The nearly 940-square-foot 3D printed building in Florida was built with a 3D printer and can withstand extreme weather conditions such as extreme heat and rain.

The 3D printer completed the main structure of the building. Photo: Printed Farms

With projects like the 100-house urban complex in Austin, Texas and NASA's Mars environment, 3D-printed architecture is on the rise in the US. Another milestone comes from Printed Farms, which is about to complete the world's largest 3D printed building. Their work is a luxury stable in Florida with an area of ​​​​nearly 940 m2, New Atlas on July 4 reported.

The one-story building has a total length of 47 m, a width of 25 m, and a height of 4 m. To build the building, Printed Farms used a COBOD company's BOD2 3D printer. This is also the machine used to create the first two-story 3D printed house in Europe.

Similar to other 3D printing projects, the construction process involves a sophisticated robotic machine that sprays a cement-like mixture from a nozzle, forming a wall in several layers. The printer wasn't large enough to build an entire stable at once, instead printing in sections, starting with the side of the building and finishing with the middle. The 3D printer took 18 days to complete the 297 square meter.

Once the 3D printing is complete, the builders install the roof, windows and doors, then electrical equipment and plumbing. The building is designed with local weather conditions in mind, so it can withstand extreme heat and strong winds.

"Located in Wellington, South Florida, the world's largest 3D printed building can withstand a tropical storm. The flexibility and benefits of 3D printing are also reflected in the walls of the building, with vents. wind to naturally cool the building," said COBOD company.