The DFAB HOUSE, a collaborative effort between ETH Zurich researchers and industrial partners, has officially been opened. A real feat for 3D printed architecture, the building was constructed using a range of cutting edge technologies including additive manufacturing, robotics and digital planning. The DFAB HOUSE, which has been in the works for years, is a three-story home located on the NEST building of Empa and Eawag in Dübendorf—that’s right, on . That is, the house is set on the uppermost platform of NEST, a modular research and innovation building. The smart home will welcome its first residents—academic guests from Empa and Eawag—in about two months. One of the most eye-grabbing features of the DFAB HOUSE is its intricate ceiling, which was created using a 3D printed formwork . The formwork was produced using a large-scale sand 3D printer from voxeljet and was then cast in concrete to create a […]

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