Contour crafting technology: the toothpaste for constructions

Abstract

The raw concrete material, that influenced architecture in the 1950's is back. The comeback can be found in the building automation called Contour crafting. This 3D printing technology is a new challenge in the world of construction for architects, engineers and building company. The enormous advantages in terms of design, low-cost production, low-waste materials and fast execution make this new generation of buildings one of the greatest interesting technology for the future. Contour crafting is useful in a wide range of circumstances, from counter the disproportionate increase in the prices of ordinary construction and limited availability of manpower -applying it in case of future pandemics like the one we recently experienced- to being used by NASA for projects on other planets. The article will help to better understand the development of this technology in the coming years and will be used by the author for further insights.

Keywords

• additive manufacturing
• contour crafting
• printing technology
• raw concrete
• 3d-printing