Skovsporet
Skovsporet is a student village in Holstebro, Denmark consisting of 36 ground-level apartments. It is one of the largest 3D-printed houses in the world.
FUNCTIONAL SPACES
Skovsporet introduces 36 student apartments, divided into 6 clusters with 6 apartments each. Every unit boasts a full kitchen, study area, lounge with sofa, bathroom with shower, and a spacious double bed.
INTERIOR COMPOSITION
The walls feature coated plywood panels that seamlessly integrate with built-in shelving, presenting both form and function. Dominating the backdrop is an expansive glass window that beautifully frames the verdant garden view. Enhancing the brightness of the space, an elongated skylight punctuates the acoustic ceiling, inviting daylight to stream in. The space allows a sofa optimally positioned to offer outdoor viewing.
VILLAGE ATMOSPHERE
SHAPING THE COMMUNITY
The homes are shaped to create different degrees of privacy. Residents can withdraw into their own apartment, sit outside near their closest neighbours, or move into the larger shared spaces between the separate apartment clusters, allowing the residents to create their ideal student experience.
AMONG WORLD'S LARGEST 3D PRINTED HOUSING COMMUNITIES
Skovsporet explores what happens when 3D printing moves beyond the prototype and becomes a method for building homes at scale. By translating the digital model directly into full-sized structural elements, the technology brings design and construction closer to the ambition of changing the construction industry.
MATERIAL TESTING
While most of the project was 3D printed using D.fab concrete containing FUTURECEM, parts of the project such as the bicycle shed introduce 3D-printed elements containing 0% cement and achieving an 84% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared with traditional concrete. These elements have been developed by 3DCP Group, using MEVOcem - the development was funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark.
2 Combined print beds
The print beds are carefully placed to fit between the trees to keep 95% of the large, beautiful trees on the site.
Potential volume
Depicts the maximum possible volume within the printable area. The starting point for each apartment cluster.
Courtyard
Shifting the blocks creates a cozy common area between the clusters.
Common space
An invitation to social activities, community, and conversations across apartment clusters.
6 homes
The print volume is subdivided into 6 apartments.
Utilization of space
The footprint of the corner homes is squeezed smaller, but they grow in height, making lofts possible.
Slanted roof
Large roof surfaces are being added, pitched to accommodate the lofts. The high end provides a lookout for trees, the low end meets in common spaces.
Village atmosphere
The facade is pushed in to create small private outdoor spaces. Shifts break up long facades and create variety.
Garden space
Beds of wild, natural plants are placed around the building for drainage during heavy downpours as well as screening and privacy.
