The Postgraduate in 3D Printing Architecture is a 6-month long intensive programme in the field of additive manufacturing of sustainable architecture. Between the use of advanced technology for construction and the desire to develop a holistic design approach to architecture, we engage with different areas of research that include robotic manufacturing, material research and performance-based design. The programme seeks to develop technological and architectural solutions in collaboration with Industry partners to answer the current needs and challenges of our habitat.
This week, through a series of lectures by Alicia Huguet, students of the 3DPA pre-course were introduced to the physical concepts that relate to the mechanical properties of 3D-printed clay and earthen structures. Earthen materials perform well under compression but are weak in tension. Proper geometry has a critical influence on structural stability, allowing better … Read more
