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A Chinese construction company has unveiled its two largest 3D-printed buildings to date. One is a grand-looking, 3-story mansion, and the other is a more utilitarian 5-story apartment block.
Both are made entirely by 3D printers creating layers of materials that form walls and roofs. Here is the 5-story apartment block.
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The parts were fabricated using a diagonal reinforced print pattern
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A specially formulated ink made up of concrete, fiberglass, sand and a hardening agent was used in the creation. This special ink is flexible, self-insulating and is resistant to strong earthquakes.
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This efficient construction method saves 60% of the materials
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The method also saves 70% of the time and 80% of the labour needed when compared to building a traditional home
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The apartment and the mention are a proof-of-concept for now. Currently, they are positioned side-by-side in an expo area.
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