Browsing: digital fabrication

Located in Puebla, Mexico, the Prefab Accessory Dwelling Unit was designed by M.Arch. Alfonso Alvarez Sandoval of A + A…

The 20-square-meter Forestone cabin, developed by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) through its Master in Ecological Architecture…

The PILOTI, a delicate, perforated aluminum canopy, floats above the ground in Bellevue’s vibrant Arts and Culture District, blending modern…

Digital fabrication technologies such as 3D printing and CNC are no longer an “option for the advanced” students who work…

Digital fabrication in housing is reshaping the construction industry toward sustainability and efficiency. The article highlights case studies like the New Orleans digitally fabricated shotgun house and TECLA’s 3D-printed eco-habitat, illustrating how these methods can create customizable housing solutions. It also addresses the critical challenge of equipping architects and engineers with the skills to leverage digital fabrication effectively.

Golden chocolate-themed ceiling at Blue Table Chocolates, created by Arch&Type in association with chocolatier Ben Johnson, featuring flowing, untempered chocolate design.

Self-assembling timber shells called FLIM-FLAMS are designed to quickly deploy wooden tents by cutting patterns from flat sheet materials, laminating them together, and stretching them upward.

The Parametric Coin Facade is a stunning example of modern design, featuring a modular and interactive facade created using parametric principles.

The Cactus Homes were designed by JK3D for ICON’s Initiatives 99 Competition and placed as Honorable Mention in the Open Category.

The Ripple Hut, designed by Cesar Rodriguez Perfetti, Jake Kroft, and Dean Roumanis, was created by Toronto Metropolitan University for the International Design Competition.