Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al Arkan completes first 3D printed villa at Shams Al Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al Arkan completes first 3D printed villa at Shams Al Riyadh

Real estate company Dar Al Arkan has unveiled its first 3D construction printed (3DCP) two-storey, 9.9 meter high villa in the Shams Al Riyadh residential development in Saudi Arabia. The structure was printed directly on site, during the summer without any cooling equipment or shading, indicating that the technology is capable of printing homes year-round and in any part of the kingdom. The villa was constructed using locally made materials including cement, sand, rocks and stones, with varying degrees of concentration, to ensure the structure is up to four times stronger than traditional construction. The company adhered “to strict protocols and an evidence-based approach” to ensure the project was constructed safely in accordance with Saudi Arabia’s building codes in every aspect. Work has also commenced on the second villa. Wael Al Hagan, project manager, 3DCP, Dar Al Arkan, said: “Dar Al Arkan is currently building the second villa, which will typically take a month to complete, but we’ve already finished the first floor in only eight days. This 3D printed villa has additional insulation layers and features that ensure energy conservation, saving up to 30 per cent in energy consumption. We urge all industry experts to visit us and view