Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how rammed earth, one of humanity’s oldest building techniques, is discovering new life through large-scale 3D printing and redefining what sustainable housing can look like. For most of human history, people built with the ground beneath their feet. Earth, compacted and shaped by hand, formed walls that were… Continue reading Printing With the Planet: The Rise of 3D Printed Rammed Earth Architecture
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Deere & Company: From 19th-Century Plows to 21st-Century Additive Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe delve into how John Deere is leveraging additive manufacturing and R&D tax incentives to stay ahead amid tariffs, supply chain strains, and global competition.
New Impact Printing Method Uses Earth-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Construction
Researchers have developed a new form of 3D printing that they call “Impact Printing”.
Design of the Week: Dreams of Earth/Concrete
This week’s selection is “Dreams of Earth/Concrete” by architectural designer Dinorah Martinez Schulte.