Timescapes: Design and Additive Manufacturing Workflows for freeform, ornamental architectural surfaces

Timescapes: Design and Additive Manufacturing Workflows for freeform, ornamental architectural surfaces

Raspall, Felix; Banon, Carlos; Maheshwary, Sourabh

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The application of Additive Manufacturing in architecture is an emerging research trend. Most of the research focuses on large-scale concrete and clay printing and, however, overlooks Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), the most ubiquitous and inexpensive printing technology. Reasons for this include FFF’s reduced build volume, low mechanical resistance, and long printing times. In this research, the use of FFF for the construction of ornamental architectural surfaces is proposed, developed, and tested in a permanent, full-scale project. A discussion on the digital workflows, design, manufacturing, and assembly processes is presented, leading to a conclusion and outlook based on the evidence collected and highlighting the key advantages and main challenges of using FFF in architecture.

The application of Additive Manufacturing in architecture is an emerging research trend. Most of the research focuses on large-scale concrete and clay printing and, however, overlooks Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), the most ubiquitous and inexpensive printing technology. Reasons for this include FFF’s reduced build volume, low mechanical resistance, and long printing times. In this research, the use of FFF for the construction of ornamental architectural surfaces is proposed, developed, and tested in a permanent, full-scale project. A discussion on the digital workflows, design, manufacturing, and assembly processes is presented, leading to a conclusion and outlook based on the evidence collected and highlighting the key advantages and main challenges of using FFF in architecture.

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DOI: 10.5151/sigradi2020-42

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Como citar:

Raspall, Felix; Banon, Carlos; Maheshwary, Sourabh; "Timescapes: Design and Additive Manufacturing Workflows for freeform, ornamental architectural surfaces", p-306-311. In: Congreso SIGraDi 2020. São Paulo: Blucher, 2020.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/sigradi2020-42