Building a New Future: 3D Printed Homes for Oregon Wildfire Survivors
In September 2020, Oregon's Rogue Valley fell victim to the devastating Almeda wildfire, leaving over 2,600 families homeless. Fast forward to today, and... read more »
3D Printing in Construction
3D printing in the construction industry
A Carbon-Neutral Alternative to Cement
Texas-based company Hive3D Builders has recently unveiled a carbon-neutral material that serves as a stronger alternative to traditional cement. Their new substance has... read more »
3D Printed Smart Headwall Revealed
Cambridge researchers have collaborated with industry partners to create a groundbreaking 3D printed concrete wall for a National Highways project. The innovative structure,... read more »
Dubbo Regional Council and Contour3D Print Australia’s First Amenities Block
Dubbo Regional Council and Contour3D have partnered to deliver Australia’s first 3D printed amenities block in Lions Park, West Dubbo. This milestone project... read more »
Three Storey Hybrid 3D Printed Building Arises in India
MiCoB, a 3D concrete printing company, has achieved a remarkable feat in Visakhapatnam, India. The company recently completed the construction of a three-storey... read more »
Branch Technology Unveils 3D Printed Homeless Shelters
The city of Chattanooga in Tennessee has partnered with Branch Technology to develop 3D printed shelters for the homeless. These cube-shaped buildings, located... read more »
Printed Mycelium Reefs to Help Cities Back to Nature
Urban Reef, a design firm in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is revolutionizing urban cities with its 3D printed 'reefs' that bring nature back to concrete... read more »
Dutch Housing Development Adorned with Thousands of 3D Printed Tiles
Studio RAP, an architecture practice based in Rotterdam, has combined algorithmic design and 3D printing to create two archways decorated with 3,000 unique... read more »
Fungi – A Sustainable Building Material?
London-based PLP Labs, the research arm of PLP Architecture, has been exploring the use of mycelium bio-composites as a sustainable alternative to traditional... read more »
Researchers Optimize Cement Printing with Lasers
Engineers at Princeton University are using lasers to address a key issue with 3D printed cement - its susceptibility to fractures. By evaluating... read more »
World’s First 3D Printed Temple to Open in India
Telangana, a state in India, is set to make history with the world's first 3D printed temple. Apsuja Infratech, a Hyderabad-based construction company,... read more »
Turning Waste Into Walls with Additive Manufacturing
Digital Building Technologies (DBT), a team at ETH Zürich, is revolutionizing construction with their latest innovation: 3D printed foam from recycled waste for... read more »
Termite Mounds Can Inspire 3D Printed Construction
Termites have unlocked the secret to creating energy-efficient buildings that offer a comfortable interior climate without excessive energy consumption. Researchers from Lund University... read more »
Swiss Project Recycles Waste Marble as 3D Printer Feedstock
Arzo, a project developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern... read more »
Footbridge Inspired by Natural Forms Materializes in Japan
The Flowin' Footbridge is an innovative pop-up bridge concept designed by Barberio Colella Architetti and Angelo Figliola. The bridge, located in Moganshan Town... read more »
Luyten 3D to Print North American Homes with Ultimatecrete
Australian 3D printing technology company, Luyten 3D, has partnered with Alquist 3D to supply its proprietary 3D concrete mix, called Ultimatecrete, for the... read more »
3D Printed Walls Transform Traditional Wooden House into a Modern Haven
In a groundbreaking initiative, professors John Lin and Lidia Ratoi from the University of Hong Kong have merged an old dilapidated wooden house... read more »
Protect Your Loved Ones with a 3D Printed Bunker
Utah-based company 3DBunkers.com has announced the full-scale production of the world's first 3D printed underground bunkers. These innovative shelters utilize 3D concrete printing... read more »
Japanese Architects Fuse Traditional and Modern Methods in 3D Printed Pavilion Design
A pair of architects in Japan have been working on combining traditional Japanese joinery methods with modern manufacturing and materials, to create a... read more »
Building in Germany Largest 3D Printed Building in Europe
The largest 3D printed building in Europe is currently being built in Heidelberg, Germany, using a special 3D concrete printing material from Heidelberg... read more »
