The Lotus House Explores the Potential of 3D Printing for Sustainable Construction

2018-08-15T12:21:00-04:00

From consumer goods to medical devices, 3D printing is reshaping the manufacturing world. But what about construction? Could this technology change the way buildings are made?

That’s the question posed by a team from Washington University in St. Louis. Over the past eight months, students from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts and the School of Engineering & Applied Science — with support from the International Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (InCEES)— have used 3D printing to design and fabricate elements of Lotus House, an energy-efficient prototype residence unveiled this month as part of Solar Decathlon China 2018.

In this Q&A, project manager Kinga Pabjan, a master’s candidate in architecture and construction management, discusses Lotus House, 3D printing and the future of sustainable construction.

Project manager Kinga Pabjan. (Courtesy Team WashU)

Describe Lotus House. What inspired the design?

Lotus House is a 650-square-foot, single-story home. The...

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The Lotus House Explores the Potential of 3D Printing for Sustainable Construction