Dar Al Arkan, a Saudi Arabian real estate developer, has announced the successful completion of the world’s tallest 3D printed building in Riyadh, the capital city. The three-storey smart home villa, standing at 9.9 metres, was constructed in just 26 days using a 3D construction printer from Denmark-based Cobod International. The villa, fully compliant with building codes, features several smart home applications and uses new materials. The walls of the 330 sq m building were printed with 3D printable concrete made from low-cost local materials, without the use of a tent, just after the summer in hot desert temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius.
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The villa features smart applications that control various functions of the house, including doors, locks, AC and lighting and has nine solar panels on the roof, which generate enough electricity to power many of the villa’s systems, including lighting and heating. Heat-reflecting nano-technology was used to paint the exterior walls, which makes the villa up to 40% more heat-resistant than traditional buildings. In addition, the exterior of the house is four times stronger than any regular-built one.
Wael Al Hagan, the 3D construction printing project manager from Dar Al Arkan, said that the company’s efforts are focused on developing the Kingdom’s real estate sector by integrating the latest trends and technologies, drawn from global best practices, to enhance the industry locally and deliver on the objectives of Vision 2030.
