Qatar has launched the largest global 3D printed 3D printed construction. It involves two public schools that will use COBOD’s BODXL 3D printers, with a total area of 40,000 square meters, surpassing the current record by 40 times.
This construction, developed by a Grade A contractor called UCC Holding and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), positions Qatar as a benchmark in educational infrastructure.
Performance and quality of 3D printed schools
Specifically, each school will occupy a 100 x 100 meter site and will be a two-story building. For this technical challenge, the world’s largest construction printers, similar in size to a Boeing 737 hangar, are used.
Prior to the start of the project, the team performed more than 100 test prints with the BOD2 printer at a specialized center in Doha in order to optimize the concrete mixes. concrete mixes and ensure quality under local climatic conditions.
The printing process is planned to run overnight, improving material yield and minimizing environmental impact. This strategy reduces concrete waste, carbon emissionsemissions and execution times.
A design inspired by the desert
The architectural design of the schools is inspired by the formations of the Qatari desert, with curved walls that evoke dunes, thanks to the geometric flexibility allowed by 3D printing.
These schools are expected to be ready by the end of 2025, consolidating Qatar as a regional hub for innovation, engineering and sustainable construction. The collaboration between UCC Holding and COBOD sets a benchmark in the digital transformation of the sector and anticipates future developments in educational infrastructure.
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