Studio Mortazavi to build "world's first 3D-printed school" in Madagascar
Studio Mortazavi has designed a 3D-printed school made from concrete and locally-sourced construction materials in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar.
Designed for non-profit organisation Thinking Huts, the solar-powered school will be made from pods that can serve different functions ? as classrooms, science labs and dance studios, for example ? and be expanded as needed.
Each pod will be constructed from a 3D-printed concrete aggregate, which Studio Mortazavi said can be made from recycled materials to reduce CO2 emissions.
A roof made from galvanised metal covered with native grass will help the buildings blend into their surroundings.
The school will have 3D-printed walls
When is it is complete Thinking Huts believes the structures will be the first 3D-printed school in the world. "From our knowledge, we will be building the first 3D-printed school in Madagascar," Thinking Huts founder Maggie Grout told Dezeen. "There is a possibility that a 3D-printed school exists in the world, though we have not uncovered where it may be."
"3D printing technology has been used in various building projects; the most similar would be NewStory who are building 3D-printed houses in Latin America," she added.
Thinking Huts eventually aims to expand beyond the pilot project and build schools in partnership with communities throughout Madagascar.
A relief pattern will decorate the walls
For the initial pilot, a single-storey building will be printed for the university ...
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