3D Printed Modular Bridge Displayed at Venice Exhibition Features Demountable Design
A 3D-printed concrete bridge called Diamanti has been unveiled at the Time, Space, Existence exhibition in Venice as part of a research collaboration... read more »
3D Printing in Construction
3D printing in the construction industry
Chinese Design Firm Uses 3D Concrete Printing for Community Playground in Shandong Province
XISUI Design has completed Boulder Park, a 13,000-square-meter community playground in Ji'nan, Shandong Province, China, that incorporates 3D concrete printing technology. The park... read more »
Japanese Company 3D Prints House Using Soil-Based Materials
A Japanese company has completed construction of a 3D-printed house using soil-based materials instead of traditional concrete. The Lib Earth House Model B,... read more »
COBOD Launches Multifunctional Construction Robot with Shotcrete 3D Printing Capabilities
COBOD International has introduced what it describes as the first commercially available multifunctional construction robot, developed in collaboration with Technische Universität Braunschweig. The... read more »
University of Pennsylvania Researchers Develop Carbon-Capturing Concrete
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a new type of concrete that captures carbon dioxide while maintaining structural integrity. The material... read more »
ETH Zurich 3D Prints Recycled Plastic Structure for Swiss Ice Cream Shop
ETH Zurich students have completed a 3D-printed ice cream shop in the Swiss Alpine village of Mulegns. The project, called Gelateria, was designed... read more »
Endemic Architecture Debuts 3D Printed Homes in Rural California
A development of five 3D-printed homes called Corduroy Castles is currently under construction in Olivehurst, California, a rural town in Yuba County located... read more »
Northumbria Receives EU Funding for Sustainable 3D-Printed Construction Research
Northumbria University has received a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship worth over a quarter million euros to research low-carbon, 3D-printed construction materials. The... read more »
University of Bristol Researchers are Testing 3D-Printed Structures for Earthquake Resistance
University of Bristol researchers are testing 3D-printed structures for earthquake resistance using a specialized shaking table. The experiment, conducted at the university's Soil... read more »
Qatar Launches World’s Largest 3D-Printed Construction Project to Build New Schools
Qatar has begun construction on two large 3D-printed schools as part of a broader project to build 14 new educational facilities. Each 3D-printed... read more »
National Grid Trials 3D Printing for Low-Carbon Substations in UK First
National Grid has partnered with Hyperion Robotics and the University of Sheffield to test 3D-printed concrete foundations for electrical substations. The UK-first trial... read more »
Ember Cafe & Wine Combines Nature-Inspired Architecture with SCG 3D Printed Construction
In the heart of Bangkok’s Rama 9 district, Ember Cafe & Wine offers a blend of culinary craft and architectural innovation. Drawing from... read more »
3D Printed Flower-Shaped Amphitheater Blooms on Venice’s San Servolo Island
Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA) has unveiled a 3D printed amphitheater titled "A Flower in San Servolo" on Venice's San Servolo Island. The open-air... read more »
30-Meter 3D Printed Tor Alva Tower Unveiled in Swiss Alps
A new architectural landmark called Tor Alva has opened in Mulegns, Switzerland, created through advanced 3D concrete printing techniques. The white tower, designed... read more »
New Study Finds 25% 3D Printed Concrete Material Savings Through Thickness Optimisation
French researchers have developed a new optimization framework for 3D printed concrete that reduces material usage by up to 25% while maintaining structural... read more »
Architect Wins Dezeen Competition with Wave-like 3D Printed Installation
Architect Arthur Mamou-Mani has won the Shaping Water Competition with his installation "Harmonic Tides," which will be built at Clerkenwell Design Week this... read more »
3D Printed Concrete Bus Stop Creates Sculptural Shelter in Slovakia
A new 3D-printed concrete bus stop has been installed in Bratislava, Slovakia, as part of urban development in the growing Čerešne district. The... read more »
3D Printed Biodegradable Rest Area Unveiled at Expo 2025 in Osaka
Japanese architecture firm Aki Hamada Architects has unveiled a 3D-printed rest facility at Expo 2025 in Osaka. The structure features seating areas, toilets,... read more »
Researchers Explore Aerial Robots for Construction Applications
Researchers from Empa and EPFL are investigating how aerial robots could process construction materials in the air. The team believes these flying platforms... read more »
India’s Simpliforge Creates World’s Highest On-Site 3D Printed Structure in Himalayas
Simpliforge Creations and IIT Hyderabad have completed a 3D printed military bunker at 11,000 feet in Leh, India. The protective bunker was constructed... read more »
