3D Printed Housing Architectural Design Principles

Subject Areas : Built Environment

Milad Rezazadeh ¹ , Hamed Mazaherian ^{2 *} , Mohammad Reza Matini ³

1 - Department of Architecture, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
2 - Department of Architecture, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3 - Department of Architecture, School of Architecture, Art University of Iran, Tehran, Iran.

Received: 2024-08-04 Accepted : 2025-07-03 Published : 2025-07-03

Keywords: Housing Construction, House 3D Printing, Digital Fabrication, Mass Customization, Architectural Design Criteria,

Abstract :

This article explores the design principles for building houses with 3D printers. This study provides an overview of the architectural principles needed to design houses using this technology. The absence of these foundations can cause unsuitable designed forms for this technology. The analysis in this research includes a wide range of relevant articles, and we have found many approaches to the architectural design of 3D-printed houses. This review addresses many aspects of materials, printer types, construction sites, structures, and architecture. The results of this research will help architects understand the dos and don'ts of designing these kinds of housing and raise awareness in the design phase. Moreover, it will prevent errors during construction.

In conclusion, constructing houses with 3D printers is the best for small one-story houses. Houses with hand-reinforced concrete and glass fibers in curved forms have a free plan designed by digital design. The point that must be added is that by combining structural systems with traditional roofs, we can add to the number of floors, allowing us to use more of this technology.

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