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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Published in:Applied sciences 2023-10, Vol.13 (19), p.10671
Main Authors: Živković, Milijana, Žujović, Maša, Milošević, Jelena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3D printing
additive manufacturing
architectural design
Architecture
Artificial intelligence
Automation
Bibliometrics
Composite materials
Construction industry
Design
digital design
digital fabrication
Engineering
Keywords
Literature reviews
Phase transitions
Printing
Production planning
Technology
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app131910671