Largest 3D printed building in Europe constructed in Heidelberg, Germany

Construction of Europe’s largest 3D printed building in Heidelberg, Germany started on March 31 and is expected to end in late July.

The building is 55 meters long, 11 meters wide and 9 meters high, and is going to house computer servers.

Furthermore, 3D printing was used for the construction of its walls, which lasted about 140 hours and used recyclable concrete. Recycled materials are used to make this type of concrete, and it has been specifically designed to be used in such printers, while it is claimed to have a 55% lower carbon footprint than traditional Portland cement.

The last concrete was poured by the printer in mid-July. However, between the two 3D printed inner and outer walls, conventional reinforced concrete is to be used, so that static requirements are met.

This technique allows the building to have a characteristic wavy shape, which resembles that of a curtain, and cannot be created by conventional building techniques.

Finally, it is worth noting that the building’s interior will also be painted by a robot.