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World's tallest 3D-printed building wants to revive a tiny community

Nestled in the Swiss village of Mulegns, Tor Alva is on a special mission.
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A drone shot captures the tall white Tor Alva at dusk, as lights have just gone out. It's surrounded by Mulegns' traditional houses, and the Alps are seen in the background
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Meet Tor Alva, the White Tower. Located in the sleepy village of Mulegns, Switzerland, currently home to only 11 people, the 30-metre-tall building rises above its surroundings.

This 3D-printed construction relied on robots and digital craftsmanship and was created by the Origen cultural foundation and ETH Zurich.

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Teodosia Dobriyanova
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Teodosia is a video producer at Mashable UK, focussing on stories about climate resilience, urban development, and social good.

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