ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE : 3D PRINTED HOUSES AND PANELS World's largest 3D-printed polymer building designed for off-grid living : Architecture firm SOM has created a 3D-printed structure,, providing a model for off-grid living. The SOM-designed pavilion is composed of 3D-printed panels that serve multiple purposes. In addition to acting as exterior cladding, the panels provide structural support, insulation and moisture protection. This all-in-one approach cuts down on construction waste and reduces material usage, according to the design team. "SOM and its partners optimised the structure's form to reduce the amount of material used and to express three-dimensional printing's ability to deploy complex, organic geometries," said the firm. The structure measures 38 feet long (11.6 metres) by 12 feet high (3.7 metres) by 12 feet wide (3.7 metres). The building envelope comprises approximately 80 per cent opaque panels and 20 per cent glazing, resulting in a highly efficient enclosure. 3D printing is increasingly scaling up from objects to houses and infrastructure. With the help of robot, s a new possibility for the development and implementation of 3D printing technology, which makes the feasibility of applying 3D printing technology to the construction industry, both on a scale and a complex system. The same can be implemented more feasible by hybrid Manufacturing.
Image : 3D-printed panels
Image : 3D-Printed polymer building Structure
https://www.dezeen.com/2016/01/25/additive-manufacturing-integrated-energy-3d-printed-structure-som/
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