Qatar has launched the world’s largest construction project using 3D printing technology, marking a major milestone in construction history. The project involves printing two massive public schools in Doha, each covering 20,000 square meters, bringing the total 3D-printed build to 40,000 square meters. This is 40 times larger than any 3D-printed structure previously built worldwide.
The project, led by UCC Holding in partnership with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), utilizes two BODXL printers, the largest construction printers in the world. The printing process takes place at night to avoid intense daytime heat, reducing dust and noise pollution. The schools are designed as two-storey educational facilities with curved, dune-like walls inspired by Qatar’s desert landscapes, made possible by the geometric freedom of 3D printing.
The project showcases the potential of 3D printing in construction, significantly cutting raw material waste, lowering carbon emissions, and accelerating construction timelines. The schools are scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, and the project is set to redefine how large-scale public infrastructure can be delivered using sustainable, efficient, and digitally driven methods.
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