3D Printed Building Module Layout for Faster Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional building planning and construction processes are inefficient, requiring multiple stakeholders and lengthy timelines due to complex regulations and manual construction methods.
Innovation Solution
A system for determining suitable building layouts and generating instructions for automated 3D printing, allowing user customization and selection of building modules that can be assembled into a complete structure using Large Scale Additive Manufacturing methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional building construction methods are used, then building structures can be constructed with established techniques, but the construction process becomes complicated and inefficient requiring multiple contractors and lengthy timelines
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into modular components (walls, floors, roofs) that can be independently manufactured using 3D printing technology and then assembled on-site. This segmentation enables parallel production of different building components, significantly reducing overall construction time while simplifying the construction process by reducing the need for multiple specialized contractors.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional mechanical construction methods involving multiple contractors and manual assembly are replaced with automated 3D printing technology. The 3D printing system automatically deposits and cures building materials layer by layer according to digital models, eliminating the need for manual labor and multiple construction teams, thereby reducing process complexity and improving productivity.
2Reliability
If traditional construction processes are followed, then building permits and inspections can be obtained through established procedures, but the process requires obtaining permits from local agencies and undergoing inspections at various times during construction
Solution Approach 1:
Building permits and regulatory approvals are obtained before the construction process begins, based on pre-approved 3D printing building plans and specifications. This preliminary action allows the actual construction to proceed without interruption for inspections, as the 3D printed structures are built according to pre-certified designs, thereby reducing the time lost to inspections during construction while maintaining regulatory compliance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If custom building designs are created, then user-specific requirements can be met, but building planning requires hiring an architect to design a building and creating a floor plan
Solution Approach 1:
A universal digital platform is provided that enables users to customize building designs through standardized modules and parameters. The system offers pre-configured building templates and components that can be easily modified through user-friendly interfaces, eliminating the need to hire architects for basic customizations. This universal system handles multiple design requirements through a single integrated platform, reducing design process complexity while maintaining adaptability.
4Ease of manufacture
If multiple contractors are hired for construction, then various construction tasks can be performed by specialists, but the number of workers and inspections increases during construction
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple specialized construction tasks are merged into a single automated 3D printing process. The 3D printing system performs multiple functions including material deposition, structural formation, and surface finishing in one continuous automated operation. This merging eliminates the need for multiple specialized contractors and reduces the number of coordination interactions required, thereby simplifying the stakeholder structure while maintaining ease of construction task execution.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Streamlines the building process by reducing the need for multiple contractors and inspections, enabling faster construction of buildings through automated 3D printing and post-processing, while adhering to zoning regulations.
Implementation Method 1
The 3D printed structure may be printed using Large Scale Additive Manufacturing methods
Data Source
AI summary
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for determining a suitable building layout for a property. One of the operations is performed by optionally, receiving building module parameters for section of qualifying building modules. displaying, via a user interface, a graphical representation of two or more building modules. A user may customize a building layout from the two or more building modules. The system displays an assembled building layout including two or more building modules. The system receives a confirmation of the assembled building layout for 3D printing. Based on the assembled building layout, instructions are generated and transmitted to one or more 3D printers to manufacture one or more building structures based on the selected building layout.