Architecture

3D printing is an emerging technology in the field of construction and building, offering a more efficient workflow and the ability to construct on command. We’ve seen houses, offices, resorts, but soon will see another first: the world’s only 3D…

MEXTRÓPOLI is the largest Architecture and City Festival in the Americas, based in Mexico City. More than 80,000 people gathered at the 2022 edition to generate knowledge, exchange and a new vision of the city through architecture. One of the…

When it comes to finding new applications for 3D printing, there truly seems to be no limit. Case in point, the Australian architectural firm BVN and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed Systems Reef 2, an air distribution…

Nature has survived for over 4.5 billion years and has always been able to adapt to all sorts of situations, so why can’t we do the same? Well in fact we can and 3D printing could be a method to…

The West Coast of the United States, especially in the state of California, is unfortunately known to be a land plagued by flames. In the summer of 2022, the area suffered numerous fires that caused the destruction of many homes.…

This year, we have already seen a number of projects within the construction industry that have used additive manufacturing. Whether remarkable for its height, quantity or sustainability, these types of projects can benefit significantly from the advantages of 3D printing.…

3D printed houses is a hot topic at the moment, as researchers look to improve the current housing situation in a sustainable and reproducible way. Researchers at the University of Maine have built the first ever 3D printed house of…

It has been a busy year for 3D printed construction projects. From Zero Net Energy buildings to 3D printed schools and holiday parks and more, never before has additive manufacturing seemed to have such a crucial role in the building…

Plans are underway for the creation of a 3D printed holiday park in Dubbo, Australia. This will create a block of 3D-printed houses, public toilets, and a holiday camp featuring 50-100 cabins, using five large-scale printers. The holiday park will…

Mighty Buildings, a company aiming to create beautiful, sustainable, high-quality homes, has announced that it has completed delivery of what it claims to be the first 3D printed, Zero Net Energy home. The two-bed, two-bath home is the first in…

A scheme has begun to build 46 eco-friendly homes in Lancashire, UK using 3D printing. The project is being led by Building For Humanity, a Community Interest Company (CIC) which focuses on building affordable carbon-zero housing for those in need.…

California-based 3D-printing construction start-up Azure Printed Homes (Azure) has been commissioned for a major new undertaking. Real estate company Reinhabit has tasked them with building eco-friendly homes across Southern California, made of recycled plastic. While this is not Azure’s first…