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Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the UAE has emerged as one of the major incubators of innovation and future technology in the world today, and its focused initiatives to shape the future have become global models that can be emulated in all sectors.

"We implement what we plan and we pursue actions not theories. The rapidly changing world requires us to accelerate our pace of development as history does not recognize plans but achievements," Sheikh Mohammed said during the opening of the ‘Office of the Future’, the first 3D-printed office in the world. The unique building on the Emirates Towers premises will house the temporary office of the Dubai Future Foundation.

Present were Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

"We announce today the opening of the first 3D-printed office in the world, after less than one month of launching Dubai 3D printing strategy which showcases a modern model of construction. This is an experience we present to the world on utilizing future technology in people lives. It also represents a new milestone for the UAE as a global leader in strategic achievements,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

He added: "We see this project as a case study that will benefit regulators as well as research and development centres at the regional and international levels on real application of 3D printing technology. We are documenting this experience and building on it to take advantage of the most important lessons, which will serve as reference points to take this technology to new levels."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed pointed out that the competitive advantages of 3D printing, in term of lower costs and faster delivery, will make the UAE one of the most important sustainable economic hubs, enabling the effective use of this technology to establish future cities in all sectors.

The building is the first of its kind in the world prepared for actual use, taken into account the integration of a unique building design and 3D-printing technology to offer key services within the building, such as electricity, water, telecommunications and air-conditioning.

The office space covers up to 250 square metres, while the exterior design reflects the most innovative forms of future work place. The design has been conceived to achieve a shift from the traditional form of work environments and provide greater opportunities to stimulate innovation and communication between work place teams. It also offers the possibilities for joint work with experts and innovators from around the world, and a platform to inspire ideas and develop relations between employees by establishing new methods for brainstorming sessions and creating a healthy and happy environment. The design also offers space for exhibitions and workshops as well as other events.

The 3D-printed office was constructed using a special mixture of cement and a set of building material designed and made in the UAE and the United States. These materials have undergone a range of tests in both China and the United Kingdom to ensure their reliability. An arc shape was adopted for the building for safety purposes and to ensure the stability of the building.

Innovative features have been adopted in the office building to reduce energy consumption such as window shades to offer protection from direct sunlight and keep the building cool. Latest technology has been used in the management of information systems within the building.

A 3D-printer measuring 20 feet high, 120 feet long and 40 feet wide was used to print the building. The printer features an automated robotic arm to implement printing process.

The labour involved in the printing process included one staff to monitor the function of the printer, in addition to a group of seven people to install the building components on site as well as a team of 10 electricians and specialists to take care of the mechanical and electrical engineering. As a result, the labour cost was cut by more than 50% compared to conventional buildings of similar size.

In order to manage the execution of the project, additional mobile printers were located at the construction site, in addition to the use of advanced computers to help ensure quality control, facilitate the printing processes, and form effective and productive basement for different projects requirements.

The full model took only 17 days to print after which the internal and external designs were adopted. The office was installed on site within two days, which is significantly faster than traditional construction methods involving A category office buildings in such an innovative project.

The initiative comes as part of Dubai 3D Printing Strategy, which is a unique global initiative aimed to harness this promising technology for the service of humanity and promote the status of the UAE and Dubai as a leading global centre of 3D printing by 2030. The strategy focuses on three main sectors: construction, medical products, and consumer products.

The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State for Financial Affairs Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer and a number of senior officials.

Dubai is now home to the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) achieved a Guinness World Records title for the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This further establishes UAE as a record-breaking country with over 400 records to date.

The building measured at 6m (20 feet) high, 36.57 m (120 feet) long, and 12.19m (40 feet) wide and was created with just one 3D printer.

The building took 17 days to print and 3 months to build and adjust the interior design. The building required 50 percent less manpower to complete when compared to traditional methods of building.

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Furthermore, printing the building produced 60 percent less construction waste.

The record-breaking office is now home to the Dubai Future Academy (DFAc), a knowledge hub that aims to train and prepare new generations that can master emerging technologies.

This all falls under the Dubai government vision of becoming the world’s most innovative city by 2021.

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The achievement was celebrated with a ceremony held at Emirates Towers in Dubai attended by His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation and Talal Omar, Director – MENA at Guinness World Records alongside many employees from the foundation.

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Following the Guinness World Records certificate presentation, Khalfan Belhoul stated: “Dubai’s innovative spirit, embodied today with the global recognition of this sustainably-minded office space, continues to set global standards. As we move and grow alongside the fourth industrial revolution, the need to innovate and create new solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges has never been greater.”

"That we have shown the way to dramatically cut material costs and the environmentally-harmful byproducts that occur during the construction process, is a testament to Dubai’s pioneering attitude to providing future-forward, sustainable solutions, and which reinforces the emirate’s position as a test-bed of new ideas and a home to a spirit of innovation. We are humbled by this award and look forward to continue help shape the future of our nation.” - Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation

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The world's first 3D printed office building appeared in Dubai. The project cost 50% less than the traditional construction of a similar building, the UAE government said. Dubai (Photo: Reuters/Pixstream)

The world's first 3D printed office building has opened in Dubai, according to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government website.

The building is located in the city center near the Dubai International Financial Centre, Reuters notes. It was called "Office of the Future" (Office of the Future). It will house the temporary headquarters of the Dubai Future Foundation, the organization that initiated the project.

The area of a one-story building is about 250 square meters. m, according to a government statement. In order to ensure the stability of the structure, the roof was made rounded. The building is fully suitable for human work: electricity, telecommunications, water supply and an air conditioning system are installed in it.

UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visits the "Office of the Future", the world's first 3D printed office. Dubai (Photo: Reuters/Pixstream)

A 3D printer 20 feet (6 m) high, 120 feet (37 m) long and 40 feet (12 m) wide was used to create the building, according to the message. During the construction, a special cement mixture and materials developed and produced in the UAE and the USA were used. Reliability tests of building materials were carried out in China and the UK.

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Labor costs for this project were 50% lower than for traditional construction of a building of the same size, the government said. A team of 19people: one of them monitored the operation of a 3D printer, eight assembled a house from printed elements on the spot, the rest were engaged in conducting electricity and ensuring the performance of other systems. The creation of the structure took 17 days, two more were spent on decorating the office inside.

According to Reuters, the construction cost about $140,000. UAE Government Minister Muhammad Al-Gergawi noted that Dubai's development strategy suggests that by 2030, 25% of the buildings in the emirate will be created using a 3D printer.

Office of the Future Interior (Photo: twitter.com/DXBMediaOffice)

In November 2015, the Financial Times reported that Yang Zhoshu, president of the Chinese real estate development company Zhuoda Group, announced his intention to supply 3D-printed houses to Russia. A businessman in a video message to investors showed photos of a contract with Russia, the cost of which he estimated at $94 billion. The video message was a response to allegations of fraud. A subsidiary of Zhuoda Group raised money from 400,000 private investors in Hebei province, promising a return of 20-30% per annum for the placement of funds for a period of four years, after which regulators began investigating Zhuoda's operations.

Office of the Future Interior (Photo: twitter.com/DXBMediaOffice)

First 3D-printed office opens in Dubai / Sudo Null IT News

Dubai recently announced a 3D-printed construction strategy: by 2030, 25% of all buildings in the city will be printed. The first step was to open a printed office in the city center. It took 17 days and $140,000 to print the details and erect the one-story, 250-square-meter building, which is half the price of building the same building using traditional methods.

To print the modules for the construction of the building, a printer was used that was two stories high, 36 meters long and 12 meters wide. One person was watching the machine. After the modules were printed, they were taken to the construction site, where a team of 17 workers assembled the building and equipped it.

Video: Office of the Future in #Dubai, world’s first 3D printed office https://t.co/aR4xxnl8i3
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 24, 2016

“Today, we are announcing the opening of the world's first 3D printed office, less than a month after launching a 3D printing strategy in Dubai that features a state-of-the-art construction model. This experience in implementing the technology of the future we are showing to the whole world, and it represents a new milestone in the UAE as a world leader in strategic achievements,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai, at the opening of the office. “This project will be an example that will benefit regulators as well as research centers at the regional and international levels in the application of 3D printing technology. We will document this experience and learn from it the most important lessons that will serve as benchmarks to take this technology to the next level.”

According to Sheikh, the competitive advantages of 3D printing, namely low cost and high speed of delivery, will make the UAE one of the most important and sustainable economic centers, allowing the technology to be used effectively in the future.

Photo: Reuters

The printed office is a 250 square meter complex-shaped one-story building. It has electricity, running water, telecommunications equipment, air conditioning system. This is an ordinary office, for the construction of which parts printed with a special composition were used. The printer used a mixture of cement, reinforced plastic and fiberglass reinforced gypsum. These materials have been tested in China and in the UK to check their reliability. The shape of the details (arc, can be seen in the video above) is due to the safety of people and the stability of the building.