2023 Shelltonics Demonstrator

Project summary

The project tackles construction’s twin challenge—more buildings with far fewer emissions—by bringing additive manufacturing to full scale. We document the 1:1 fabrication of a building section using SC3DP, showcasing a complete design-to-fabrication-to-assembly workflow. A digital twin links design, material data, and robot control for seamless coordination and real-time adjustments. The architectural concept was iteratively refined to meet printability constraints, while integrated reinforcement—short rebar insertion and robotic fibre winding—demonstrates structural performance. The result: material-efficient, highly precise concrete components without traditional formwork. Explore how computational design, automated data capture, and robotic manufacturing open new architectural freedom—and see where SC3DP can take construction next.