Architectural Printing in 3-D

Architects and designers print stuff all day. Blueprints, renderings, and construction documents go from a computer screen to a physical form.

3D printing technology is the last missing piece of this puzzle…but it’s not as easy as clicking the “print” button.

The above picture of a gothic church was built using a file directly from Google Sketchup’s 3D Warehouse in a matter of a few minutes. (We’re working on putting together a video that will explain how this process works from start to finish.) In the meantime, we wanted to show that even a small building at 1/1800th scale can come out with decent detail.

The opportunity to print really small models at an affordable price means that everybody can enjoy the last missing piece of architectural printing. Trying to get a sense of space for a development or a neighborhood can be made easier by using small massing models cranked out in a matter of a few hours.

The future of client interactions can be transformed into a remarkable experience…sounds like a competitive advantage for forward-thinking architecture firms.