Living and breathing design. A Blog by Kurt Roscoe.
Danish studio BIG and 3D-construction firm ICON are designing a desert campground and housing project called El Cosmico for hotelier Liz Lambert, in Marfa, Texas. Source: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/03/08/big-icon-3d-printed-hotel-el-cosmico-marfa/
Read moreMy first experience with 3D printing was in 2011 while teaching at a college in Western Pennsylvania. As part of the new curriculum and program, I was developing I made the decision to integrate a component of an “emerging technology” at the time. That technology, often referred to as additive manufacturing, had already been getting […]
Read moreICON and Lake|Flato Architects have produced one of the best examples, to date of a 3D printed structure that not only looks cool but also addresses current environmental technologies in architecture. Icon CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Ballard, claims that the curvilinear, organic shapes of “House Zero” cost the same to produce, as traditional linear walls. In addition, […]
Read moreNASA has begun stage one of three, one-year simulated missions at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. As part of the Mars Dune Alpha mission research project includes a 1,700 sq.ft., 3D-printed habitat. The structure named Mars Dune Alpha, was designed by a collaborative between BIG-Bjarke Ingles Group of Copenhagen, DK and ICON of Austin, […]
Read more3D printing is entering an era of maturity and innovation. What was once a technology that was “experimental” is quickly becoming a commonly used technology. New materials, processes and equipment 3D printing is commonplace, dependable technology. Click the link below for more https://www.archdaily.com/articles?ad_name=main-menu Source: archdaily.com
Read moreIt seems like daily we hear of new ways that 3D printing is finding a way into our lives from rapid prototyping of new products to artificial limbs. Now industrial designer, Alex Goad has found a way to combine his interests of art and architecture and help nature. Source: www.reefdesignlab.com
Read moreEven though the idea of a 3D printed home is not entirely new; a Denmark company this fall, introduced a practical concept. This full-size, yet small, home demonstrates just how close we are coming to seeing 3D printing being a viable housing option. See complete story/video below. Source: www.3dprinthuset.dk
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