Almaty, Kazakhstan – BM Partners, a first of its kind 3D construction printing company in Kazakhstan, now has successfully completed Central Asia’s first 3D printed house.
The building is located in Almaty, the largest city of Kazakhstan, but also a city categorized within a high-risk zone for severe seismic activity according to the Richter scale.
The building has been constructed to withstand an earthquake with a strength of 7, reflecting rigorous adherence to engineering principles and building codes aimed at ensuring safety and structural integrity during significant seismic events. The building spans a floor area of 100 m2 (1076 SF) and incorporates construction techniques specifically designed to withstand earthquakes. Despite this the entire project was completed in less than two months, from initial printer set up to finalized interior and furnishings. Remarkably, the walls were 3D printed in just five days, with an additional two days dedicated to the installation of a seismic beam belt in accordance with local building codes. The reinforced concrete envelope, encircling the entire structure, is essential for enhancing the structural integrity of houses in earthquake-prone areas. The beam belt is generating the characteristic upper part of the building.
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