Construction
Following the Design to Production weeks, this phase is the hands-on culmination of the programme. Students will go through an intensive eight-week period focused on the physical realization of the prototype on-site in the Forest Campus. Students will put theory into practice with the WASP Crane and locally sourced materials to execute the designs, materials, and concepts developed in the previous phases. The phase concludes with the finished building, a comprehensive documentary of the assembly process, and a final presentation.
By the completion of this phase, students will be able to:
Execute Onsite Fabrication: Translate complex digital instructions into physical form using large-scale 3D printing and the WASP Crane system.
Manage Material Logistics: Apply knowledge of local material properties (earth, fibers, additives) to real-time construction challenges and environmental variables.
Synthesize Design and Reality: Adapt design intent to onsite conditions, demonstrating problem-solving skills when theoretical models meet physical constraints.
Coordinate Collective Workflow: Work effectively in large teams to manage construction schedules, site safety, and tool maintenance.
Technical Documentation: Produce professional-grade documentation of the building process, detailing structural successes and iterative failures for future research.
Case study of a 3D printed project Site Organization The site plan was developed to support a continuous and efficient design-to-production workflow, integrating material preparation, digital control, and on-site fabrication into a single coordinated system. The spatial organization follows a clear operational sequence, from raw material handling to final deposition, reducing unnecessary movement, interruptions, and … Read more
