Architecture

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Dirt Homes, 3D Printed
UA Professor Develops 3D Printed Soil and Bacteria Method for Building

Assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Arkansas, Michelle Bernhardt-Barry, is working on using soil and 3D printers to build houses and roads where concrete isn’t readily available.

by Hanna Watkin
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High Fashion
Zaha Hadid Architects H-Line Hat Reflects Artist’s New York Condos

Zaha Hadid Architects' latest work is the H-Line hat which was inspired by the firm's condo at 520 West 28th Street, New York. Designed by boss and collaborator, Patrik Schumacher, the hat was made using 3D printing for a Friends of the High Line fundraiser.

by Hanna Watkin
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Walking on a Cloud
Larger-Than-Life 3D Printed Architectural Structure on Display at 2018 Venice Biennale

Architects Alisa Andrašek and Bruno Juričić have designed the "Cloud Pergola / The Architecture of Hospitality", a larger-than-life art display that some are considered the largest and most complex 3D printed structures in the world. It's currently on display at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. 

by Anne Freier
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Building Blocks
Autodesk Supporting Hip Hop Architecture Camps for Second Year

Now in its second year, Autodesk and the Urban Arts Collective continue their collaboration on Hip Hop Architecture Camps, inviting local middle and high school students to re-imagine their communities and introduce STEAM education through the lens of hip hop culture.

by Bulent Yusuf
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A Concrete Plan
Famed Italian Architect Massimiliano Locatelli to 3D Print a House at Milan Design Week

During Milan Design Week, engineering firm Arup and architecture studio CLS Architetti are 3D printing a house called 3D Housing 05 near the Duomo cathedral.

by Hanna Watkin
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Celestial Bodies
Stunning 3D Printed Cathedral of St James in Transparent Resin

Croatian company Vectrino used 3D printing to create a replica of the Šibenik Cathedral of St James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a new exhibition.

by Hanna Watkin
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Crazy Concrete
New Concrete 3D Printing Technique Creates Weaving Structures in Thailand

The Thai cement manufacturer SCG has developed a special concrete material to 3D print structures with a unique weaving pattern. The 3D printed concrete technique offers improved structural integrity and a stunning aesthetic. 

by Anne Freier
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A Tour Through History
Japanese Architect Fits More Than 30 Iconic Buildings in One 3D Printed Object

Japanese architect Fumio Matsumoto has created "Memories of Architecture", an exhibit that features more than 30 iconic buildings in a single 3D printed object.

by Tyler Koslow
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Impressive Printing
Hong Kong Students Create World’s First 3D Printed Terracotta Pavilion

Students 3D printed terracotta bricks and created the Ceramic Constellation Pavilion to prove the technology's uses in architecture.

by Hanna Watkin
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Higher Learning
Here are the 3D Hubs Student Grant 2017 Award Winners

Announcing the 3D Hubs Student Grant 2017 Winners, with three recipients chosen from over 449 applicants from 300 universities.

by Bulent Yusuf
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It’s easier than you think
3D Printing Architecture Models – A Beginner’s Guide

3D printing architecture models have become an interesting alternative. Learn how to easily 3D print your architectural models.

by Max Gicklhorn
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Set in Stone
Start-up Renca Creates Eco-Cement Fit for 3D Printing

In Dubai, an innovative new geopolymer cement mixture created by startup Renca could be the catalyst for future 3D printed buildings.

by Matthew Mensley
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Return of Motown
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Helps Visualize District Detroit

Olympia Entertainment worked with Stratasys Direct Manufacturing to illustrate new District Detroit area with large-scale 3D printed models.

by Tyler Koslow
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Water Under
World’s First 3D Printed Pedestrian Bridge Completed in Madrid

New pedestrian bridge designed by the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) is 3D printed with micro-reinforced concrete.

by Tyler Koslow
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High-Rise
MATT Architecture Firm Uses 3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping

MATT Architecture uses 3D printing to save time and money reiterating models of architectural plans they are working on in central London.

by Hanna Watkin
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Rise of the Machines
Artificially Intelligent 3D Printer Creates “Daedalus Pavilion”

Ai Build showcases Daedalus Pavilion at the GPU Technology Conference in Amsterdam, a 3D printed structure built by intelligent robots.

by Hanna Watkin
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Starchitecture
Europe’s First 3D Printed Pavilion Built with Additive Construction

A 3D printed pavilion inspired by nature is a first in Europe, showcasing the future of sustainable architecture with additive construction.

by Hanna Watkin
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Resurrected
Bull of Nimrud Destroyed by Isis recreated with 3D Printing

Destroyed by ISIS last year, a replica of the Bull of Nimrud will be 3D printed in Rome to raise awareness of cultural heritage preservation.

by Hanna Watkin
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One Infinite Loop
Dutch Architect to 3D Print a Möbius Strip Building

A Dutch architect is planning to use a unique 3D printer to construct a large building in the shape of a "Möbius Strip" infinite loop.

by Hanna Watkin
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Sitting Pretty
3D Printed Zaha Hadid Chair at Venice Biennale

In celebration of the late Zaha Hadid, the Architecture Biennale in Venice will showcase her innovative work, including a 3D printed chair.

by Hanna Watkin
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