Circular 3D-printing by Aectual enables affordable housing solutions that are more environmentally friendly than their bricks-and-mortar counterparts. A recent item in Christie's 'Luxury Defined' magazine states that 3D-printed architecture could kickstart a revolution in the building industry, and Aectual is showcased as one of the frontrunners in the field.
The global 3D construction market is set to grow by an incredible 91% between now and 2028, according to a report by Grand View Research, and Circular 3D printing could provide for affordable housing that is more environmentally friendly than conventional bricks-and-mortar approaches:
3D printed mini-retreat by Aectual
3D printing company Aectual recently unveiled the “Urban Cabin,” billed as a 3D-printed mini-retreat, to escape the speed of everyday city life.
Entirely 3D printed with black-colored bio-based material, the Urban Cabin showcases several types of façade ornament, form-optimization techniques, and solutions for insulation and materials.
“The design explores several new ways of manufacturing, new connecting details, drainage solutions, and so on,” explains Hedwig Heinsman, architect and co-founder of Aectual. The bio-plastic used to print the 3D printed architecture can also be fully recycled and reprinted.
Zero waste 3D printed architectural products
While the Urban Cabin was architecture designed to put a smile on your face, Heinsman believes that 3D printing can help address some of the serious environmental issues currently facing architects.
“The construction industry is responsible for almost 40% of greenhouse gasses, and some 37% of all building materials used during construction end up as waste,” she says. “Because of our 3D-printing technology, Aectual produces zero waste, creating prefabricated products that always have a perfect fit. We also offer much more design freedom, since our products are parametric, meaning that they can be easily digitally customized by the designer or client into a unique signature piece.”
Interior and architectural 3D printed systems by Aectual
Aectual offers interior and architectural systems for temporary outdoor use, such as:
- Versatile semi-flexible wall cladding that can be used outdoors (temporarily) and indoors. See for example the use of the Temporary Dutch House of Representatives
Sculptural temporary facade system that offers a great deal of design freedom. Used for instance as a cladding for the temporary HQ of the Dutch EU presidency, the Urban Cabin, and the Tiny Bauhaus.
Aectual: the platform for circular customizable architecture products
Aectual enables designers and companies to realize made-to-measure designs at any scale in any building.
Check our Collection for ready-to-buy customizable design objects & our made-to-measure Architecture systems. Together with you, we produce personal, beautiful, and sustainable interior solutions s with our large-scale, 3D printing factory network. All products are made from bio-based and/or recycled materials in a zero-waste and carbon-neutral production facility.
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