In keeping with the ceramic 3D printing theme, I want to talk about Design Lab Workshop who have come up with Building Bytes. During a six week residency at the European Ceramic Work Centre, they focused on 3D printing ceramics for large scale construction. Using desktop 3D printers, they created these printable bricks.Each Building Byte can be unique without complicating its fabrication process. The Building Bytes were made from a liquid slip cast recipe of earthenware ceramics typically used for casting molds.

A desktop 3D printer was connected to an extrusion system made up of plastic cartridges and air pressure. The only change to the 3D printer was a material extrusion head requiring minimal change to the printer.

Building Bytes from design lab workshop on Vimeo.