Multi-material additive manufacturing in architecture and construction: A review

Review (2022)

Authors

A.M. Pajonk Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment , Münster University of Applied Sciences
A.I. Prieto Hoces Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment
Ulrich Blum Münster University of Applied Sciences
U. Knaack Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research Group
Design of Constrution (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2022 A.M. Pajonk, A.I. Prieto Hoces, Ulrich Blum, U. Knaack
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103603
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Published Date

2022

Language

English

Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Research Group

Design of Constrution

Abstract

Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing (MMAM) is an emerging manufacturing approach that is gaining interest in architecture and construction as an expansion of Additive Manufacturing. Hereby, different materials or material properties are combined in a single additive process in order to create objects that are composed of multiple materials. Ultimately, this approach introduces a new way of manufacturing and building, where assembly is no longer a necessity in order to combine multiple materials. Moreover, different potentials can be derived from the use of MMAM. Leading towards components with heterogeneous material composition and a high degree of adaption towards structural, environmental, and design criteria. This work provides an overview of the current state of MMAM in architecture and construction. Different processes and materials which have been reported are discussed and potentials, which emerge through the use of MMAM are described using specific use-cases.