3D-Printed Technology in Buildings
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 812
Special Issue Editors
Interests: masonry; rammed earth; concrete; discrete element method; thin-walled structures
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
3D printing is gaining increasing importance and has become an emerging digital construction technology. Traditionally conservative, the building sector is demonstrating innovation with this technology which is experiencing rapid expansion, encompassing a wide range of non-structural elements to structural load-bearing elements, and many growing projects around the world demonstrate the great potential of the technology in terms of lowering construction costs, reduction in construction waste, possibility of customized design, lightweight elements, and reduction of carbon emissions. There are still challenges to overcome to facilitate the wider expansion of the technology, such as: non-familiarity with this technology (adapted printable material, printing process, environmental conditions, how to incorporate reinforcement, building integration), the potential risks (shrinkage cracking, quality consistency) and the fact that there is a lack of regulatory framework for convenient approval and therefore design recommendations are welcome. As people recognize the reliability of real case studies, the potential of this technology to shape a more sustainable future is considerable. The Topic Editors encourage the scientific community to share their learnings that will help the building sector promote 3D printing technology. Topics include, but are not limited to, printable material development; mechanical properties; building applications; reinforcement strategy; design recommendations; sustainability; Finite Element Modeling.
Dr. Tan Trung Bui
Dr. Wendpanga Serge Auguste NANA
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- buildings
- reinforcement
- printable material
- structural design
- carbon footprint
- sustainable construction
- Finite Element Modeling
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