3D printing has been used in architectural practice since the 1990s, and while its use for producing design models continues to be adopted, the aesthetics and stylistic potential of its output remain ...

For many years, often spoken in tones of anticipation and excitement, we have heard that 3D printing will revolutionize the architecture industry as we know it. But if we stop for a moment, reflect on ...

In architecture, new materials rarely emerge. For centuries, wood, masonry, and concrete formed the basis for most structures on Earth. In the 1880s, adoption of the steel frame changed architecture ...

How much of an impact will 3D printing have on architecture and the buildings and structures surrounding us over the next 50 years? Here are some major trends in using 3D printing for the architecture ...

Gantry-crane meets robot form-factor to create flexible and collaborative production methods for additive construction to meet the growing demand for housing. The research effort explores automated 3D ...

Though 3D-printed architecture is still in its relative infancy, Icon has already produced both affordable homes in Mexico and luxury residences in the US. The firm has now teamed up with prestigious ...

When it comes to architecture, Julia Koerner is teaching students to think outside of the box. Koerner, an associate adjunct ...

From 3D-printed prototypes to immersive game worlds, the demand for 3D content is surging across industries—and with it, the ...

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is perhaps one of the longest active construction projects on the planet. Work began in 1882, when the beginnings of architect Antoni Gaudi’s design graduated from 2D into ...

The 3D printer has been the “It” piece of technology for the past couple of years. From creating useful little trinkets around the house like doorstops, drink coasters, and tablet stands, to more ...