Architecture

Holcim Completes Switzerland’s First Onsite 3D Printed Building

Holcim with assistance from PERI completed the printing of Switzerland’s first 3D printed building, a 150 m2 (1614 SF) showroom, in just 55 hours over 8 days.

The 3D printed mainly curved walls, reaching 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) in height, contained 60m3 of concrete.

First 3D Printed House in Central Asia Constructed to Withstand Earthquakes of 7 on the Richter Scale

BM Partners completes Central Asia’s first 3D printed house in Almaty, Kazakhstan, adhering to strict seismic regulations.

Using extra strong concrete normally used for highly loaded structures like skyscrapers and bridges, and other seismic precautions, the house is made to withstand earthquakes of 7 on the Richter scale.

The entire building, featuring 100 m2 (1076 SF), was constructed in less than two months, with the walls printed in just five days.

3D Printing Geopolymers from Lunar Soils| GLAMS Project

The GLAMS Project aims to create structural elements for the construction of lunar bases through 3D printing of lunar soils

First 3D Printed Social Housing Project Built to New ISO/ASTM Standard Completed 35% Faster Than with Conventional Methods

Europe’s first 3D printed social housing project fully compliant with the international ISO/ASTM 52939:2023 standard has been built in Ireland using COBOD’s BOD2 3D construction printer.

The first 3D printed bridge using waste materials from stone processing | Da Vinci’s Bridge

The Da Vinci’s Bridge project combines technological innovation and sustainability, offering a new approach to the world of responsible construction

Xuberance Breaks the Mold with 3D Printed Furniture and Lifestyle Products

Hailing from Beijing, China, Xuberance is a product design firm that leverages 3D printing technology to create unique furniture pieces and accessories. By embracing BigRep’s large-scale 3D printers, Xuberance is writing a new design narrative that combines sustainability and unparalleled design freedom.

WASP Presents the New Frontier in Sustainable Additive Manufacturing at Formnext 2024

Innovative Solutions for Sustainability, Precision, and Creative Freedom.
Since its inception over 10 years ago, WASP’s research in Additive Manufacturing has always strived to find solutions that benefit both people and the planet, developing technologies that not only help improve the fields of architecture, manufacturing, and design but also reduce overall emissions and environmental impact.

The Development of COBOD BOD3 3D Construction Printer

Research & Development (R&D) has always been a core focus at COBOD. Today, we’re excited to talk with Jonathan Riise, Head of R&D, who, along with his team, developed the newly launched BOD3 3D Construction Printer. In this interview, Jonathan Riise shares the journey behind the BOD3’s development, what went into creating innovative solutions, his personal favorite feature, and why the BOD3 is ideal for 3D printing homes.