Latest trend in building construction: three-dimensional printing. Issue 1 (August 2021) - Babbar, Atul
Abstract: Today world is looking towards additive manufacturing as a solution for sustainability in the construction business, one of which is three-dimensional printing that involves creating a three-dimensional (3-D) object by printing layer by layer developed digitally. Nowadays, 3-D printers have evolved so much that they can create a whole house from a pin. This technology is not only cost and time effective but also speeds up the construction rate with reduced power, material consumption, and hence reduced waste in building construction. The scope, elements, and classification of 3D printing has been discussed to highlight the work done by past researchers. This paper reviews the elements, merits, and demerits of using 3D printing in construction and evaluates it as a promising technique for sustainable development.