Design without
limits.
We're rewriting how concrete is built. As Calgary's first 3D concrete printing operation, we engineer custom architectural concrete that pushes past traditional construction's limits, delivering precision, durability, and design freedom.
Hussein
Dahrouj.
Hussein founded Active Design Solutions with a clear conviction: that the future of construction lies in precision, automation, and design freedom previously thought impossible.
His work bridges traditional construction expertise with cutting-edge additive manufacturing. Looking ahead to 2027, he's committed to using 3D concrete printing to address Calgary's housing challenges, partnering with builders to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.
in Calgary
vs. Traditional Methods
Without Formwork Limits
Launching
Mission, vision,
values.
A clear set of principles drives everything we build, from the smallest planter to the most ambitious architectural form.
Mission
To bring 3D concrete printing to Calgary and beyond, delivering custom architectural concrete that reduces waste, accelerates construction, and lets designers build without compromise.
Vision
A built environment where the limits of construction no longer dictate the limits of design, where ambitious architecture becomes accessible, affordable, and sustainable through additive manufacturing.
Values
Precision over shortcuts. Innovation over convention. Honesty in our work. Respect for the craft, the client, and the environment we build within.
Watch us print.
Two short clips of the printer in action, the part most people never get to see.
What sets us
apart.
The combination of pioneering technology, technical expertise, and design ambition that earned us the title of Calgary's first 3D concrete printing company.
First in Calgary.
As Calgary's first 3D concrete printing operation, we bring pioneering experience and a deep understanding of the technology to every project. Local expertise you won't find anywhere else.
Mixes, calibrated.
Each project receives a concrete mix formulated specifically for its structural and aesthetic requirements. Strength, finish, weather-resistance, and longevity, all calibrated for every piece.
Design without limits.
3D printing frees designs from traditional formwork constraints. Curves, voids, organic shapes, and intricate details, produced with precision other methods simply can't match.
Less waste, more impact.
Additive manufacturing uses only the concrete needed. That eliminates wasteful formwork and reduces material consumption by up to 60% compared to traditional methods. Better for budgets, better for the planet.