APPLICATION OF ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES (3D-PRINTING) IN MODERN ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

Abstract

The article examines the features of the application of additive technologies (3D-printing) in modern architecture and construction. The main methods of construction 3D-printing, the materials used, and the technological features of additive manufacturing are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the architectural opportunities opened by the use of digital technologies in the design and construction of buildings. Examples of implemented projects created using construction 3D-printing are considered, including the Tor Alva Tower in Switzerland, the TECLA ecological house in Italy, and affordable housing projects developed by ICON in the United States. It is shown that additive technologies make it possible to significantly reduce construction time, decrease material consumption, and expand the possibilities of architectural form generation. The article concludes that 3D-printing has high potential for application in the construction industry and may play a significant role in the development of a sustainable architectural environment.