Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
3D Printing for Construction With Alternative Materials is a scientific publication that explores the latest achievements and design possibilities that 3D printing for construction (DPC) can offer, the alternative materials to natural aggregates or cement and even the 4th dimension that is already starting in this area.
Published by Springer as part of the book series: Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (DIAEC), this publication:
- Provides cutting-edge information on Industry 4.0
- Demonstrates that additive manufacturing and 3D printing enhance building processes optimization
- Addresses the needs of both engineers and architects, researchers and designers
WASP in the edge of 3D Printing
In the third Chapter of the book: WASP in the edge of 3D Printing, Massimo Moretti tells the story of WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project), a company that designs, produces and sells 3D printers Made in Italy all over the world.
Taking inspiration from nature and from the observation of the Potter Wasp, which builds its own nest with material recovered from the surrounding environment, WASP produces large 3D printers able to build houses with natural materials and available on the territory, at a cost tending to zero.
“Small slight thoughts take shape by depositing”
Massimo Moretti usually states; WASP invents, thanks to 3D printing, innovative solutions every day to meet the human needs: food, health, work, energy, art and culture.
Editors and Affiliations:
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Bárbara Rangel,
Ana Sofia Guimarães,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Jorge Lino
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
Leonardo Santana
Bibliographic Information
Book Title
3D Printing for Construction with Alternative Materials
Series Title
Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Publisher
Springer Cham
Editors
Bárbara Rangel, Ana Sofia Guimarães, Jorge Lino, Leonardo Santana
Topics
Building Construction and Design, Innovation and Technology Management, Industrial Management