The 3D Print Canal House is a three-year publically accessible ‘Research & Design by Doing’ project in which an international team of partners from various sectors works together on 3D printing a canal house in Amsterdam. A beta-preneurial building project, which has the goal to revolutionize the building industry and offer new tailor made housing solutions worldwide. The research evolves around 6 ‘R&DO’s’ - ‘Research & Doing’. The building site is designed as a growing exhibition and open to the public. The feedback from audiences generates input
for research and market explorations: a live user test and feedback loop that intensifies and accelerates the research process on:
1. Parametric design
2. XL printing: development of the KamerMaker (self-developed XL FDM printer)
3. Development of new bio-based and sustainable and recyclable materials
4. New construction methods and techniques
5. Integration of smart technologies
6. Global customizable housing solutions
The house is made of 13 rooms that each consist of several printed elements. Each room showcases a research update in shape, structure and material. The rooms are first assembled and tested separately before finally being constructed into the complete house. Thus, the expo site is experienced as ‘a growing village of rooms’. The project is initiated by DUS architects and shows that architecture can be catalyst for cross-sectoral innovation. It is collectively funded by all partners, who contribute to the project with knowledge and financial means.
project factsheet:
- Strong cross-disciplinary European partner network
- Links innovation with corporate power
- Building site is laboratory for new start-ups with linked partners
- Open expo generates live audience feedback and growing global community
- Over 10.000 public visitors since march / 1800 visitors per month
- Worldwide media coverage (CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, Time, New York Times etc.)
- Presented as ‘Future Amsterdam innovation project’ to Barack Obama and Dutch Prime Minister by Amsterdam Mayor at Rijksmuseum
Premium Partners:
DUS architects - Henkel - Heijmans - Amsterdam Municipality - Doen Foundation - Amsterdam
Fund for the Arts
Partners:
Ultimaker - Fiction Factory - Amsterdam Smart City - Alliander - WestPoort Warmte - Tentech - Amsterdam Energie - Rooie Joris - Xtrution - Arup - Aaldering ICT - RSA - Aon
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