project 3D Print Canal House
Five specials
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Research by Doing
The possibilities of 3D printing are as yet undiscovered, as are the changing construction process and the material. The aim is to experience in practice what the possibilities of 3D printing are. What are smart connections? How do the forces work in construction? Above all: work together to see what improvements can be made by doing it.
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Kamermaker
The Kamermaker (3D printer) is built in an old container where elements of 2 × 2 × 3.5 metres can be printed. This printing technique involves melting down bioplastic granules (hot melt adhesive). The Kamermaker prints shapes which were previously impossible in the construction industry.
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Personalization
3D printing makes ‘mass customization’ increasingly realistic: choose your own shape, structure, colour and layout. This technique brings personalized housing ever closer. Just send your order to the 3D printer and your house is printed in individual elements. That is the new reality.
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Open to the Public
The construction site of the 3D print Canal House is open six days a week. Interested parties (already more than 7,000 in the first eight months) can view the printed elements, the 3D printer and a specially designed exhibition for just €2.50. Proceeds from this ‘crowd funding’ will go towards further development of the project.
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Recyclable
The material used for printing is made of 80% linseed oil. In addition, the elements can be melted down again and reprinted. Together with Henkel, the characteristics of the material are examined for fusibility, sustainability, stability and recyclability.
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