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 »
3D Printing in Construction
3D printing in the construction industry
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 »
SCG Leads Sustainable Construction with Innovative 3D Printing Mortar
SCG Cement Co., Ltd., a prominent construction materials provider in Southeast Asia, is driving sustainable construction forward with its innovative 3D printing mortar.... read more »
Alquist 3D Completes Second Project for Walmart
Alquist 3D has completed its second concrete 3D printing project for Walmart, adding a 5,000-square-foot expansion to a store in Huntsville, Alabama. The... read more »
3D Printed Buildings Could Offer New Defense Against Earthquakes
Chinese researchers have completed seismic testing on a scaled-down 3D-printed concrete house model at the Institute of Engineering Mechanics in Hebei province. The... read more »
Giant Construction 3D Printer Can Build 3-Story Structures
Construction 3D printing company RIC Technology has introduced its latest printer model, the RIC-PRIMUS, capable of producing three-story structures. The new system can... read more »
Italy Partnership Expands Rapid Fusion’s Construction Market Presence
UK-based Rapid Fusion has partnered with Italian startup Nanoo to produce 3D-printed concrete molds for the construction industry. The initial project involved creating... read more »
3D Printed Wood Waste and Japanese Joinery Create Innovative Pavilion
Japanese firm Mitsubishi Jisho Design has unveiled a new pavilion at Dubai Design Week 2024 that combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern 3D... read more »
Thailand’s Modular 3D-Printed Building: Leading the Way with Low Carbon Mortar Solutions
Thailand is making significant strides in sustainable construction with the development of its second 3D-printed prefabricated modular building. The work of SCG Cement... read more »
BIG Unveils 3D Printed Mycelium Structure at Scandinavian Manufacturing Summit
Danish architecture firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has introduced an innovative 3D-printed mycelium structure at a Scandinavian manufacturing summit, aimed at minimizing spatial... read more »
ETH Zurich Unveils Innovative Reusable Concrete Staircase with 3D Printed Moulds
ETH Zurich, in collaboration with ROK Architects, has introduced a new approach to material-saving and circular construction through the Cadenza concrete staircase. Installed... read more »
Obayashi Corporation Unveils Japan’s First 3D Printed Earthquake-Proof Building
In a country known for its seismic activity, Obayashi Corporation has achieved a significant milestone in construction technology with the creation of Japan’s... read more »
Multi-Floor 3D Printed Homes Take Shape in the Netherlands
The potential of 3D-printed architecture continues to evolve, with new projects showcasing increasing structural complexity. A forthcoming development in the Netherlands is set... read more »
Engineers Create Strong Multilayered 3D Printed Glass Bricks for Sustainable Construction
MIT engineers are exploring the potential of 3D-printed glass bricks for sustainable construction. Inspired by the concept of circular construction, these innovative glass... read more »
Amerimix’s 3D Printing Mortar Advances Sustainable Homebuilding
Amerimix, a division of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has announced the successful use of its 3D Printing Mortar Mix in the construction... read more »
