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Sustainable Temporary Housing (2024-11)

An Evaluation-Framework for Large-Scale 3D Printer for Adobe Construction in Challenging Environments

Bartaky Markus,  Gosch Lukas,  Stavric Milena
Contribution - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design, pp. 5-18

Abstract

Additive manufacturing has evolved from small-scale prototyping with thermoplastics to large-format construction using concrete. This growth has been notable in developed regions for building houses and architectural structures. However, research on 3D printing in remote and crisis areas remains limited. This study explores the feasibility of using 3D printing with adobe for constructing temporary housing in such scenarios. Adobe’s natural, locally sourced qualities reduce reliance on complex supply chains and minimize environmental impact. It offers a rapid, low-effort solution with minimal manpower, enabling swift deployment and reduced energy consumption. Challenges include transportability, ease of setup, and maintenance of printers. This paper introduces a ranking system to evaluate four printer types – portal, delta, polar, and robotic arm-based on transportability, modularity, maintainability, energy demand, and cost. The evaluation system aims to identify the most suitable 3D printer type for creating environmentally friendly, temporary housing with adobe in crisis or remote environments.

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BibTeX 
@inproceedings{bart_gosc_stav.2024.STH,
  author            = "Markus Bartaky and Lukas Gosch and Milena Stavric",
  title             = "Sustainable Temporary Housing: An Evaluation-Framework for Large-Scale 3D Printer for Adobe Construction in Challenging Environments",
  year              = "2024",
  pages             = "5--18",
  booktitle         = "Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design",
  editor            = "Sherif Abdelmohsen and Amar Bennadji and Zaki Mallasi and Mostafa Alani and Sema Alaçam",
}
Formatted Citation

M. Bartaky, L. Gosch and M. Stavric, “Sustainable Temporary Housing: An Evaluation-Framework for Large-Scale 3D Printer for Adobe Construction in Challenging Environments”, in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design, 2024, pp. 5–18.

Bartaky, Markus, Lukas Gosch, and Milena Stavric. “Sustainable Temporary Housing: An Evaluation-Framework for Large-Scale 3D Printer for Adobe Construction in Challenging Environments”. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design, edited by Sherif Abdelmohsen, Amar Bennadji, Zaki Mallasi, Mostafa Alani, and Sema Alaçam, 5–18, 2024.