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3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype

Name: 3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype
Price: 102.00 EUR
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

This workshop teaches how to design and create architectural elements for 3D concrete printing using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper.

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Date:

Mar 1, 2, 2025

Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty:

Beginner

Language:

English

Certificate:

Yes

Registration:

€102.00

Tutor:

Kristýna Uhrová , Jiří Uran Vítek , Michal Macuda

Members:

86.70 EUR (27.75%) discount

Recordings:

Available Indefinitely

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Introduction of the workshop:

3D printing has been a big trend in recent years. It has gradually moved from small desk printers to larger-scale buildings. Architecture itself has always been closely tied to the technologies of the time.

Today, we have a strong computing power for the digital design of complex and unique structures. At the same time, we already have the machines and technologies capable of producing these designs.

One could say that we are at the beginning of a new apparatus for architecture itself! During this workshop, you will learn how to approach the 3D printing process from the actual design to the final print.

What You’ll Learn?

Learn the basics and applications of 3D concrete printing in architecture.

Master design techniques specifically for 3D printing.

Gain hands-on experience with Rhinoceros 7 and Grasshopper.

Transform designs into real-scale 3D prints.

Discover the challenges and limitations of 3D concrete printing technology.

3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype

Methodology:

In this workshop, we chose to design one element of architecture - a part of the façade of a house. During the workshop, we will go through the whole process from the initial design to the actual materialization.

We'll start with some theory, history, and context of architecture and 3D printing to understand the overall challenges. We'll look at how to design specifically for this technology and how it differs from traditional design. We will be using Rhino 7 and Grasshopper for design. It is necessary to have at least basic knowledge and orientation of these tools.

We believe that in the near future, a new type of profession will be needed - 3DCP Architect - an architect specialized in 3D printing - because it is not just about the form itself, but it is important to understand this new technology, what its limitations are and what it brings, and how to design for it and how it differs from the traditional approach to design.

The result of the weekend will be a segment of the load-bearing facade with data ready for 3D printing.

As a bonus, 1-2 best student designs will be printed in concrete on a 3D printer on a real scale!

What You’ll Use?

Highlights:

Knowledge Requirements:

Karamba3D (Demo license is sufficient)

Content

Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (05:43)

Introduction to the workshop - PAACADEMY Updates

3D concrete printing evolution (32:37)

Robotics, automation & concrete printing evolution

This session discusses the transition from industrial automation to 3D concrete printing, highlighting assembly line automation, robotics integration, material challenges, and the development of freeform concrete printing technologies.

Innovative Architectural 3D Printing (53:09)

3D printing optimization & prototyping

This session explores innovative 3D printing techniques for architecture, focusing on modularity, structural optimization, and rapid prototyping.

Revolutionizing Construction with 3D Printing (44:29)

3D printing Innovation in architectural construction

This session explores how 3D printing is transforming architectural construction, focusing on fabrication techniques, structural challenges, and the integration of digital tools with traditional materials to create efficient and sustainable building solutions.

Parametric Optimization with Grasshopper (54:58)

Grasshopper-based parametric design and optimization.

This session demonstrates the process of creating and optimizing parametric column and wall designs using Grasshopper, Karamba, and genetic algorithms for structural performance analysis.

3D Printing Wall Preparation (31:19)

Geometry preparation for 3D printing.

This session demonstrates how to prepare parametric models for 3D printing, focusing on geometry creation using Grasshopper.

3D printing concrete challenges (38:50)

3D Printing Design Challenges Overview

This session explores the practical aspects of 3D printing in construction, focusing on design flexibility, overhang challenges, and the integration of robotic arms for efficient, large-scale prints.

Grasshopper Modular Design (44:10)

Grasshopper-based modular design for printing

This session explores digital modular design using Grasshopper, focusing on modular components, connectors, and the application of algorithms for creating complex 3D printed structures.

Grasshopper for 3D Printing (46:05)

Grasshopper parametric design & printing

This session focuses on using Grasshopper to create parametric designs and 3D-printed structures, demonstrating techniques such as slicing, projecting images onto surfaces, and optimizing inner wall structures for efficient material use.

Parametric Design for 3D Printing (45:48)

Generating parametric shapes & creating seam curves

This session demonstrates the process of preparing 3D designs for printing, utilizing Grasshopper to generate parametric shapes, create seam curves, and optimize designs by working with points, contours, and layers. Discussing Exporting data to a robot-controlled 3D printer.

Real-Scale Prototype Printing Assignment (01:01:36)

Q&A, workshop insights, prototype printing

This session featured an interactive Q&A segment and a comprehensive workshop summary providing additional details about the real-scale prototype 3D printing assignment, in which participants' designs will be printed in real scale.

Important Notes:

Software Installation is NOT a part of the workshop! Students must have all the software installed before starting the workshop.

Students will work in groups of at least two members, depending on the total number of students.

Reference projects and designs were created by ICE Architects 2022-2024 at ICE Industrial Services a.s. The prototype will be printed on a printer developed and operated by ICE Industrial Services a.s.

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Kristýna Uhrová

Biography

Kristýna Uhrová is an architect and designer creating physical solutions for digital design. With an interest in experimental and conceptual architecture, connecting architecture, design, spatial installations, and scenography. A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology, where in 2019 she completed her studies and is currently an assistant consultant for Jiří Uran Vítek at the Institute of Experimental Architecture. She is involved in academic projects, publishes, and contributes to the contemporary architectural community, leads workshops on computational design and architecture. In 2019, she also joined the studio Subdigital, a team of architects, designers, and programmers focused on innovation, generative and parametric architecture and design, research, software development, and the creation of interactive art installations. At studio Subdigital originated The project Monoceros, a plug-in for Grasshopper developed by Ján Toth and Ján Pernecký and the rest of the contributors of Subdigital team. The work of Kristýna Uhrová is now focused on its ongoing growth and its application in architectural and design practice. The project Monoceros adapts the mathematical method/algorithm, Wave Function Collapse (WFC). It fills an entire space segment with repeating prefab elements while ensuring they connect properly and are organized according to given rules. Unlike other aggregation methods, it inherently creates interwoven rhizomatic structures. She is inspired by discrete aggregation methods and the ability to precisely control complex patterns of spaces. Together with her colleagues in Subdigital, she strives to apply Project Monoceros to bring novel designing and fabrication methods to the 21st-century creative and architectural industry.

Jiří Uran Vítek

Biography

Jiří Uran Vítek /MArch Ing.arch.Ing PhD./ is an architect and researcher focusing on digital architecture, exploring the conceptual and ontological aspects of the field. He studied civil engineering and architecture at Brno University of Technology and later advanced his expertise at Die Angewandte in Vienna under Zaha Hadid’s & Hani Rashid studio.Since 2017, he has taught at the Faculty of Architecture in Brno, leading a studio at the Institute of Experiment / Research Cluster URAN. His work spans academic and creative practice, where he investigates the interplay between rationality and intuition and innovative structural concepts. Currently, he serves as the Creative Director at Chybik Kristof Architects.

Michal Macuda

Biography

Michal Mačuda is an architect and designer. His work consists of interior design, housing, and public buildings. He is interested in architecture theory, history, and philosophy. In 3DCP architecture, he is focused on printing strategies and the design of infill structures for large-scale objects. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology. Now, he works in the company ICE Industrial Services, which focuses on automatization and 3D printing of concrete.

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€102.00

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Duration:	8 Hours
Date:	Mar 1, 2, 2025
Instructor:	Kristýna Uhrová and +2
Difficulty:	Beginner
Language:	English
Certificate:	Yes, Learn more
Digital Members:	86.70 EUR