Architectural 3D-Printed Structures Created Using Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Techniques and Applications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D printing (3DP) play considerable roles in what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, by developing data- and machine-intelligence-based integrated production technologies. In architecture, this shift was induced by increasingly complex design requirements,...
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| author | Milijana Živković Maša Žujović Jelena Milošević |
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| description | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D printing (3DP) play considerable roles in what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, by developing data- and machine-intelligence-based integrated production technologies. In architecture, this shift was induced by increasingly complex design requirements, posing important challenges for real-world design implementation, large-scale structure fabrication, and production quality standardization. The study systematically reviews the application of AI techniques in all stages of creating 3D-printed architectural structures and provides a comprehensive image of the development in the field. The research goals are to (1) offer a comprehensive critical analysis of the body of literature; (2) identify and categorize approaches to integrating AI in the production of 3D-printed structures; (3) identify and discuss challenges and opportunities of AI integration in architectural production of 3D-printed structures; and (4) identify research gaps and provide recommendations for future research. The findings indicate that AI is an emerging addition to the 3DP process, mainly transforming it through the real-time adjustment of the design or printing parameters, enhanced printing quality control, or prediction and optimization of key design features. However, the potential of the application of AI in large-scale architectural 3D printing still needs to be explored. Lastly, the study emphasizes the necessity of redefining traditional field boundaries, opening new opportunities for intelligent architectural production. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-be10adba58a94b448fce5675d51cc24a2023-11-19T14:02:38ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-09-0113191067110.3390/app131910671Architectural 3D-Printed Structures Created Using Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Techniques and ApplicationsMilijana Živković0Maša Žujović1Jelena Milošević2Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaFaculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaFaculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaArtificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D printing (3DP) play considerable roles in what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, by developing data- and machine-intelligence-based integrated production technologies. In architecture, this shift was induced by increasingly complex design requirements, posing important challenges for real-world design implementation, large-scale structure fabrication, and production quality standardization. The study systematically reviews the application of AI techniques in all stages of creating 3D-printed architectural structures and provides a comprehensive image of the development in the field. The research goals are to (1) offer a comprehensive critical analysis of the body of literature; (2) identify and categorize approaches to integrating AI in the production of 3D-printed structures; (3) identify and discuss challenges and opportunities of AI integration in architectural production of 3D-printed structures; and (4) identify research gaps and provide recommendations for future research. The findings indicate that AI is an emerging addition to the 3DP process, mainly transforming it through the real-time adjustment of the design or printing parameters, enhanced printing quality control, or prediction and optimization of key design features. However, the potential of the application of AI in large-scale architectural 3D printing still needs to be explored. Lastly, the study emphasizes the necessity of redefining traditional field boundaries, opening new opportunities for intelligent architectural production.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/19/10671architectural designdigital designdigital fabricationadditive manufacturing3D printingartificial intelligence |
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| title | Architectural 3D-Printed Structures Created Using Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Techniques and Applications |
| title_full | Architectural 3D-Printed Structures Created Using Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Techniques and Applications |
| title_fullStr | Architectural 3D-Printed Structures Created Using Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Techniques and Applications |
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| title_short | Architectural 3D-Printed Structures Created Using Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Techniques and Applications |
| title_sort | architectural 3d printed structures created using artificial intelligence a review of techniques and applications |
| topic | architectural design digital design digital fabrication additive manufacturing 3D printing artificial intelligence |
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