Architecture

In the Netherlands, Vertico has 3D printed a bridge in collaboration with the University of Ghent: the startup company is exploring the potential of concrete additive manufacturing, convinced that it can reduce CO2 emissions by saving the amount of material…

Today, we come back on the TERA project, revealed back in May by AI SpaceFactory. If you didn’t know, TERA is a futuristic eco-habitat, showcasing a sustainable way of building on Earth. It was created with space driven technology developed…

The first lightweight 3D printed bridge prototype has been designed for pedestrian use by Royal HaskoningDHV, CEAD and DSM. The three companies are working together to lead a revolution in bridge construction and design, showcasing how leading companies in the…

The new “Break the Grid” initiative seeks to set 3D printers free to crawl, swim and fly in order to meet the challenges of population growth and global warming. This project is a collaboration between Denmark’s GXN Innovation, a subsidiary…

We told you back in March about how COBOD International had sold its BOD2 construction 3D printer to the Saudi Arabian company Elite for Construction & Development Co. This version of the BOD2 is the largest construction 3D printer in…

Students at ETH Zurich once again presented an innovative project surrounding 3D printing technologies. This time they mixed architecture and new technologies to design 3D printed concrete columns. Nine structures, 2.7 meters (8.9 ft) high were designed for the Origen festival…

The real estate development company, Emaar Properties announced the construction of its first 3D printed home in Dubai, in collaboration with an international 3D concrete printer manufacturer and a contractor from the United Arab Emirates. The project is still in…

The Brooklyn-based nonprofit architecture and urban design group, Terreform One revealed an incredible design concept for an urban ‘Monarch Butterfly’ sanctuary to be set in the Big Apple. The vertical meadow façade they imagined would be 3D printed in carbon…

Vulnerable populations are usually the last to benefit from innovation” writes Fuseproject, the design studio based in San Francisco. In fact, they recently announced they have joined New Story on their mission to end global homelessness. According to the studio,…

Last year we were telling you about the Cabin of Curiosities, a 3D printed building project a little out of the ordinary from the American company, Emerging Objects. This 3D printed hub is composed of 4,500 3D printed ceramic tiles…

While 3D printing affects many industrial sectors, it also has a significant impact on construction, a market in which it now offers clear advantages over traditional methods. Manufacturers of concrete 3D printers are starting to present innovative and promising projects…

Conc3de, the stone 3D printer manufacturer has suggested to use its 3D printing technology to rebuild the Notre-Dame gargoyles following the fire on April 15th. The Dutch company has experience in restoring historical heritage using 3D technologies, for example it…