3D Printing

Additive manufacturing for building components or structures.

Overview

3D printing uses concrete and plastic for rapid, precise construction of complex forms.

Core Characteristics

• Rapid and precise.
• Complex geometries enabled.
• Material efficiency.

Notable Examples

• TECLA 3D-Printed House (Italy, 2021, eco-housing).
• Dubai 3D-Printed Office (UAE, 2016, office space).

Architectural Connections

• Contemporary: Technological focus.
• Residential: Affordable housing.
• Parametricism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Mario Cucinella, it revolutionizes construction.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Prefabrication (technique), Sustainability (theory), Form (element), Digital Architecture (movement)