This Team is Revolutionizing 3D-Printed Buildings by Using Layers
Cadhla Gray — January 28, 2016 — Art & Design
References: amalgamma.org & fastcodesign
3D-printed architecture is becoming more and more mainstream in the world of design, with 3D-printed concrete as one of the latest developments from its early beginnings in plastic. However, many architects that boast that their buildings are entirely 3D-printed are actually only fashioning the building blocks this way. This is where the student-formed architect group, Amalgamma, differs.
This group gets past the problem that 3D-printers can only print items, or buildings, smaller than themselves. In a novel method, the team prints out layers of concrete -- each layer slightly different than the last -- to produce unique works of art. The printed concrete layers allow the end products to be larger in scale. Beyond that, the designs are visually interesting, resembling parallel views of the Earth's layered crust. Through this method, the group has created a detailed column, table and vase.
This group gets past the problem that 3D-printers can only print items, or buildings, smaller than themselves. In a novel method, the team prints out layers of concrete -- each layer slightly different than the last -- to produce unique works of art. The printed concrete layers allow the end products to be larger in scale. Beyond that, the designs are visually interesting, resembling parallel views of the Earth's layered crust. Through this method, the group has created a detailed column, table and vase.
Trend Themes
1. Layered 3d-printed Concrete - This trend of using layers to 3D-print concrete allows for larger, more unique designs and could revolutionize architecture and construction.
2. 3d-printing in Architecture - This increasingly mainstream trend of 3D-printing in architecture is opening up new design possibilities and disrupting traditional construction methods.
3. Student Innovation in Architecture - The work of student-formed architect group Amalgamma in 3D-printing concrete demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in architecture and construction coming from younger generations.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - This industry could benefit from disruptive innovation with the use of 3D-printed concrete, potentially leading to faster, cheaper, and more unique building designs.
2. 3D Printing Technology - The growing trend of 3D-printed architecture highlights the potential for disruption and innovation in the 3D printing industry as a whole.
3. Design and Art - The visually interesting and unique designs created through layered 3D-printed concrete have the potential to disrupt the art and design industries, opening up new possibilities for creative expression.
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