3DCP_101:
Your crash-course in the foundations of
3D Construction Printing
3D construction printing (3DCP) is a cutting-edge technology that is transforming the built environment. From environmentally responsive offices to affordable housing, 3D construction printing delivers an all-in-one solution for fast, reliable, sustainable construction. This innovative method utilizes large-scale 3D printers to construct structures layer by layer using specialized concrete, mortar, or natural materials such as clay.
Let's walk through the process...
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Design
Architects and designers create a 3D model of the building using CAD (computer-aided design) software. With 3D construction printing, there is more freedom in the design stage to incorporate complex geometries that are difficult to achieve with traditional building methods.
02
Layer Slicing
Our 3D-bautec system digitally "cuts" the finished model into horizontal "slices." This creates a guide for the 3D printer to follow so material can be deposited in the right place at the right time.
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Material Extrusion
A mix of concrete or natural composite materials is extruded through the printer’s nozzle, similar to the way toothpaste is pushed out of its tube.
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Layer-by-Layer Construction
The printer follows the digital blueprint, depositing material in precise layers to create the desired shape of walls and other structural components.
The result is a highly accurate and durable structure, built faster and with fewer manual labor requirements.
The benefits are solid.
3D construction printing is simply better.
Better for your TIMELINE...
Speed. 3D construction printing dramatically reduces construction time. What might take months with conventional methods can be accomplished in a matter of days or weeks.
Better for your BUDGET...
Cost-efficiency. Less labor, reduced material waste, and faster project completion lead to lower overall costs.
Better for your VISION...
Design flexibility. Complex shapes and custom designs that would be prohibitively expensive or time-consuming to build manually can be easily achieved with 3D printing.
Better for your PLANET...
Sustainability. 3D construction printing uses only the necessary materials for the job, significantly reducing waste. It also enables the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs.
Better for your LEGACY...
Durability. 3D-printed buildings can be just as strong, if not stronger, than traditional structures due to the precision of the construction process and the quality of materials used.
3D-bautec construction printing system is breaking ground to change the way we think about building design, cost, and efficiency.
Whether you're an architect looking for creative freedom, a developer seeking faster turnaround times, an investor eyeing cutting-edge opportunities, or a potential homeowner searching for affordable housing, 3D construction printing offers unparalleled advantages.
3D-bautec. presents:
tec.talk
3D-bautec. presents:
bite-size infographics on 3D construction printing.
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3D-bautec. believes in a just built environment, where individuals and communities are empowered to live in dignified, affordable housing that isn't at odds with a healthy natural environment. it's clear to us that 3D construction printing is a powerful tool for sustainable building. we've developed tec.talk to help make that vision clear to a greater audience.
what exactly is 3D construction printing?
starting from with the basics - the what's what of 3DCP.
how are 3DCP buildings made?
process, process, process.
is 3DCP really more sustainable?
short answer: yes*
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*but it's never just black and white. a brief look into the nuances of sustainable building technology.