This study explores the innovative realm of Selective Cement Activation technology, a significant advancement in the field of architectural 3D printing. SCA technology, distinguished by its ability to selectively harden a mixture of recycled waste and cement into solid building blocks, represents a paradigm shift from traditional construction methods. Focusing on the Prototype SCA Printer, this article presents a comprehensive examination of the technology’s capabilities, including digital modeling, data preparation, and the production process. Emphasis is placed on the printer's design features, material requirements, and the intricacies of implementing SCA in architectural applications.
a concept project for master thesis
Concretia is a revolutionary exhibit showcasing the avant-garde application of selective cement activation technology. This concept project, resembling an egg, leverages a sophisticated algorithm to generate points along the façade's kubature, intelligently connecting them based on rigorous performance criteria.
The algorithm dynamically adapts, ensuring structural integrity and optimal spatial relationships. The resulting network of lines serves as a skeleton for the façade's volume, meticulously divided into fabricatable panels that adhere to construction and fabrication constraints. Concretia epitomizes the fusion of parametric design and cutting-edge technology, offering a glimpse into the future of architectural synthesis.
a demonstrator product for master thesis
Celestia emerges as a groundbreaking fusion of advanced manufacturing technologies and functional urban design. Utilizing 3D printing at a 1:1 scale and selective cement activation, this bench represents a harmonious convergence of form and durability. The concrete construction, precisely activated, ensures resilience while embodying the graceful contours of a cloud.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Celestia stands as a testament to the potential of integrating innovative technologies into public spaces. Its utilitarian design invites contemplation and engagement, providing a thoughtful addition to the urban landscape. Celestia offers a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, art, and communal utility, contributing to the discourse on urban development and design integration.
This concrete bench is meticulously designed, taking into account the nuances of human movement and body contours. Crafted to allow for various sitting and lounging positions, the bench embodies a harmonious blend of form and function, inviting individuals to interact with its organic and versatile design.
For production phase, the bench elevations have been divided into eight equal segments based on stress centers. These segments are meticulously crafted and subsequently assembled, ensuring a seamless integration of form and structural integrity in the final product.
a 3D-printed screen for elective class
Synapsis is a 3D-printed screen with interlocking skeletons that functions as both a room divider and an object display. Its dynamic design allows users to create new configurations by moving the parts without touching, emphasizing functionality and exhibition.
This design, which takes its name from the synapsis stage of cell division, was first started by producing modules that resemble chromosomes. These modules have evolved into two different parts that can stand on their own with the least possible material. Thus, two 3d-printed skeletons that can stand on their own, intertwined but do not touch each other, were created.
Special thanks to Additive Tectonics and Bruno Knychalla, Managing Director, for their invaluable support and collaboration in advancing research on Selective Cement Activation technology. Their expertise and resources have been instrumental in exploring new possibilities for sustainable architectural 3D printing.
