The 3D print Canal House is a new, most inovating way of architecture, using a 3D printing.
Photo: @3dprintch
But first: What is a 3D print?
A printer that use the Z axis as well creating objects ''out of thin air''. Fantastic right? To do so, layer by layer is built using many different types of material.
Now with the iniciative from DUS architecs, an architecture office based in Amsterdam founded by Hans Vermeulen, Hedwig Heinsman and Martine de Wit, 3D print it's also possible in the building industry. They created the 3D print Canal House. Which is three things in one: a research place, an exhibition that you can visit and a building house using this new technique.
"3D printing a canal house shows the world how to combine traditional local values with new innovative ideas."
But first: What is a 3D print?
A printer that use the Z axis as well creating objects ''out of thin air''. Fantastic right? To do so, layer by layer is built using many different types of material.
Now with the iniciative from DUS architecs, an architecture office based in Amsterdam founded by Hans Vermeulen, Hedwig Heinsman and Martine de Wit, 3D print it's also possible in the building industry. They created the 3D print Canal House. Which is three things in one: a research place, an exhibition that you can visit and a building house using this new technique.
"3D printing a canal house shows the world how to combine traditional local values with new innovative ideas."
There are inumerous advantages that could come with this new way of construction, they explain:
''3D printing is an additive manufacturing technique. That means the process goes straight from the raw material to the final product, thus eliminating waste. There are no transport costs, as designs can simply be transferred digitally and printed locally. This also implies that when 3D printing is used widely in each part of the world, it will no longer be cheaper to have things produced in countries like China or Bangladesh as opposed to the Netherlands. Everyone can just produce everything in their own local context.''
Definitely worth a visit on your new next trip to Amsterdam!
''3D printing is an additive manufacturing technique. That means the process goes straight from the raw material to the final product, thus eliminating waste. There are no transport costs, as designs can simply be transferred digitally and printed locally. This also implies that when 3D printing is used widely in each part of the world, it will no longer be cheaper to have things produced in countries like China or Bangladesh as opposed to the Netherlands. Everyone can just produce everything in their own local context.''
Definitely worth a visit on your new next trip to Amsterdam!