Architecture
Happy Jasta · 11 June, 2024
BM Partners has built Central Asia's first 3D printed house in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Built with extra-strong concrete typically used for skyscrapers and bridges, the building can withstand earthquakes up to a magnitude of 7 on the Richter scale
The 100 m2 building was constructed in less than two months while the walls were 3D printed in just five days
Furthermore, installing a seismic beam belt took two days
BM Partners used a concrete mix with a compression strength of almost 60 MPa (8500 PSI) for 3D printing the structure
The building also contains expanded polystyrene concrete for insulation in order to handle the extreme temperature changes
The 3D printed building will serve as a showroom to demonstrate the advanced capabilities of modern construction technology