3d printed construction
Dubai and Cazza Construction Technologies Announce Plans to Build World’s First 3D Printed Skyscraper
Is it any surprise anymore when Dubai announces plans to 3D print something new? Yes and no, I’d say – we’ve grown used to frequent announcements from the city-state about…
Apis Cor 3D Prints a House in 24 Hours and Creates a Technological Showcase
From above, the newest house in the Russian town of Stupino resembles the symbol often used on weather maps to denote the presence of a hurricane. It’s a fitting shape,…
XtreeE and VINCI Construction Partner to Advance 3D Printing in the Construction Industry
French construction firm VINCI Construction has a portfolio of projects that are striking, sturdy and sustainable, ranging from climate-controlled stadiums to bridges designed to withstand cyclones and floods. The company is not lacking…
Filigreed Firewall is a Striking Example of What 3D Printers Can Create With Concrete
Concrete is always something I’ve thought of as functional, solid, and utilitarian, but never beautiful or artistic. You pour concrete, it hardens, and you have a good, sturdy wall or…
European Institutions to Gather in Copenhagen for a Look at How 3D Printing is Disrupting Construction
Since the very beginning of our species, humans have been required to find ways to shelter themselves from weather and predators. We’ve been wonderfully creative and resourceful in terms of…
CyBe Construction Unveils New Mobile 3D Concrete Printer, the CyBe RC 3Dp
Netherlands-based CyBe Construction has only been around for a few years, but in that short time, they’ve been making some big advancements in the world of 3D concrete printing. Last year,…
3D Printed Concrete Pedestrian Bridge Built in Madrid, City Representatives Call It a 3D Printing Milestone
3D printing is great for creating small things, like handheld figurines, but it’s also helping to develop and create really large objects as well, such as cars, and even houses built…
Jiayuan International Group Partners with WinSun to 3D Print Landscaping Projects, Will Eventually Move Up to Buildings
Property developer Jiayuan International Group is plenty successful already, with an impressive portfolio of property development projects covering approximately 2.6 million square meters across China’s Jiangsu Province. The company specializes in…
Cazza Construction Technologies is Ready to Populate the World With 3D Printed Smart Cities
It won’t be long before the cities of the world begin to look very differently than we know them now. 3D printed houses and other buildings have gone from a…
SHoP Architects and Partners Create Giant 3D Printed Bamboo Pavilion for Design Miami
On November 30, most of us, at least in my part of the country, will be dealing with gray skies, cold temperatures, and maybe snow. (Although maybe not – it’s…
WinSun 3D Prints Build Garden Villas in Suzhou Within One Week
Shanghai-based WinSun, an engineering and architecture firm, has recently 3D printed garden villas as a part of an initiative to promote low-carbon construction. WinSun garnered mainstream media coverage and attraction…
Dubai Recognizes the Need for Standardization in 3D Printed Construction
You may have noticed that Dubai and 3D printing seem to be always together in the news lately. While its reputation for luxury is still unparalleled anywhere else, the famed city-state…
Dubai’s Crown Prince Visits 3D Printed Office to Meet with Future Foundation
As of late, Dubai, the most populated city-state in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), has become home to significant disruptive innovation, particularly on the 3D printing front. Famous for their luxurious…
DUS Architects Constructs 3D Printed “Urban Cabin” in Amsterdam
All around the world, from China to Slovenia, an increasing number of architecture firms, construction companies, and even ambitious makers are turning to 3D printing technology as a tool to build…
Dubai’s 3D Printed Office Building Officially Opened, Furnished By Bene
As 3D printing continues to spread throughout the world, no place seems to have harnessed the disruptive power of the emerging technology quite like Dubai, the city-state in the United…
Graduate Student Plans to Use 3D Printing in Self-Sustaining Quarry Project in Rio de Janeiro
The Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are well underway, and while we’ve all been cheering on our country’s top gymnasts, swimmers, runners, and other world-class athletes, 3D printing technology…
Construction of the 3D Printed Village of Shamballa is Progressing Wonderfully
Since the Italian municipality of Massa Lombarda, in collaboration with WASP, announced that they would be constructing the world’s first 3D printed village, we’ve been eagerly awaiting updates about the…
Saudi Arabian Government Meets With WinSun to Discuss 3D Printing as Part of a Plan to Build 1.5 Million Homes in Five Years
Whenever we hear about Chinese construction company WinSun, it’s pretty much a guarantee that the news isn’t going to be boring. Whether it’s a scandal involving alleged IP theft or a…
The WASP BigDelta Takes Starring Role in Building Shamballa, 3D Printed DIY Village with New Economic Vision
The first 3D printed village is underway. And while some may have been wondering exactly how such a massive project was actually going to happen, as work begins, that seems…
Dubai Sets Up Rules and Regulations for 3D Printing in Construction, Moving Further Along the Road to Becoming the 3D Printing Center of the World
If any city is likely to earn the title “3D Printing Capital of the World,” it’s Dubai – and that’s exactly their goal. The city-state intends to become the global…
DIY Off the Grid: Open Building Institute to Change Face of Home Construction & Home Ownership
Dr. Marcin Jakubowski is a TED Fellow and an inspirational speaker, and what he is currently doing is nothing less than stunning in terms of teaching people how to go…
Chinese Construction Company 3D Prints an Entire Two-Story House On-Site in 45 Days
How long does it take to build a house? Obviously it depends on the size of the house and other factors, but somewhere around six or seven months is a…
To Infinity and Beyond: Dutch Architect Plans to 3D Print a House in an Infinite Loop
A Möbius strip may look simple, but it’s a mind-boggling mathematical phenomenon. It’s easy to make one – cut a strip of paper or ribbon, give it a little twist, then…
DEWA to Construct 3D Printed Laboratories in Dubai’s Solar Park
When the city state Dubai—which is the most wealthy and luxurious of the seven city states making up the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—is brought up in conversation, the discussion generally…
