Construction 3D printing is an emerging technology that will likely have profound implications for architectural design. This session will present case studies of planned and completed large-scale 3D-printed projects by architects from three design practices. Join us to review the state-of-the-art in construction 3D printing as well as the inherent challenges of deploying this new technology within a still-nascent regulatory landscape. Plus, explore new design possibilities the technology enables within sectors such as affordable housing, hospitality design, residential design, and design for hurricane and tornado resiliency.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss case studies of planned and completed construction projects using 3D printing by three design practices.
- Study the basic construction operations of on-site 3D-printed construction, the state-of-the-art in structural design for cementitious 3D printing, and the sustainability implications of the process.
- Receive guidelines and resources to learn more about the technology and how to get started in designing for 3D-printed construction.
- Consider the new design possibilities enabled by large-scale additive manufacturing as well as the challenges and restrictions of the technology within a nascent regulatory landscape.