Two Dutch architect firm, DUS Architects and Architecture Universe hopes to become a successful pioneer printing house's first ready for habitation in the world of 3D printers.
"It's like Lego for adults," said Hans Vermeulen, one of three architects DUS. But the plan is not children's toys. He wanted to print a section by section, a typical Dutch canal house that would become the center of a 3D printer information.
To be able to do so, DUS self-assemble the 3D printer. They call it "KamerMaker" or "Builders room".
Printer Print Big Big House
The six-meter machine is one of the world's largest 3D printer. Almost big enough to print one room intact. KamerMaker DUS placed in the yard office. Dozens of tourists come every day to see the machine in action.
3D printers have been around since the 80s. However, this technology has long been applied in the field of architecture. Five years ago, DUS started using a 3D printer to create a model of the small size of his house designs. In March this year, the company's new idea dawned.
"We architects. We should assemble a great printer if you want to make a home printer output," said Vermeulen.
Just like 3D printer small size, KamerMaker can be programmed with a digital blueprint of three-dimensional objects. The program is capable of printing both horizontally and vertically.
"We architects. We should assemble a great printer if you want to make a home printer output," said Vermeulen.
Just like 3D printer small size, KamerMaker can be programmed with a digital blueprint of three-dimensional objects. The program is capable of printing both horizontally and vertically.
Layer by layer
Inside the machine, a long pipe connecting the ceiling to the top of the printer. For printing, the ink is not used, but rather a layer of melted white plastic. When the hardened layer, printers repeat hundreds of times, and to form a solid plastic object. This is done layer by layer for several hours.
"This printer can print the functions and., But not perfect. Acts fast enough," said Vermeulen, who hopes the project will inspire new ideas about architecture and residential construction.
"This printer can print the functions and., But not perfect. Acts fast enough," said Vermeulen, who hopes the project will inspire new ideas about architecture and residential construction.
" We want to know what the meaning of this technique for the housing seven billion citizens of the earth . Due to this time , the existing construction techniques and the way we use natural resources , will not be sufficient . "Vermeulen and other 3D printers supporters say , the technology could be more environmentally friendly than traditional construction techniques .For example , building materials such as wood and cement no longer need to be transported to the building site . Waste produced will also be less , because the printer only uses the amount of raw materials that is really needed to create each design .Even now appear talks to print solar panels directly to the home structure .Not Just PlasticKamerMaker currently printing with recycled plastic . But this could change . " This material can be used at this time with the technology , " said Vermeulen . " We 've tried to mold with MDF , wood chips with the polymer . Result like wood . Mengampelasnya So we can and will smell of the wood . Experiments can be done with entirely new material in a new form . "The DUS architects will begin to print the designs this year along the canal in the northern area of Amsterdam . If successful , this project will be the future benchmark of 3D printers in the world of architecture .
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