SAGA has recently completed the construction of Scandinavia’s largest 3D printed circular house in Brondby. This community house, a collaboration between AKF, a leading Danish real estate developer, and 3DCP Group, covers an area of 75 square meters, with its design drawing inspiration from the adjacent “Kirkebjerg” lake near Copenhagen. The structure integrates a fitness center, laundry room, and playground, offering multiple functionalities to the community.
“3D printing is an adaptive construction process where material is added only where necessary. In the process, it is determined how much material should be used in different building components, making it possible to create buildings where concrete is only added where it is structurally necessary,” said AKF, one of the project’s partners.
“This allows for a reduction in resource consumption and can bring significant environmental and economic benefits while providing greater freedom in the architectural design of the building.”
To that end, innovative building materials were employed in the construction of the rotund structure, particularly low CO2 cement combined with local sand and gravel, utilizing the D.fab admixtures method developed by Cemex and COBOD.
Vibeke Lorenzen, AKF’s technical director, emphasized the potential of 3D printing to transform traditional construction methods. Similarly, Mikkel Brich (CEO of 3DCP), highlighted the technology’s reliability, speed, and precision.
The completion of this 3D printed structure in Scandinavia showcases the efficiency and versatility of 3D printing technology in large-scale projects, potentially leading to its wider adoption in the construction sector. This trend may drive further innovation and sustainability in building designs, offering new avenues for architectural expression and environmental responsibility.
Source: parametric-architecture.com
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