3D Printing in Architecture: Design, Create, Present — Without Limitations

Architecture is No Longer Limited to Paper

Today's architects are increasingly moving beyond digital modeling. With FDM 3D printing, building models and prototypes, interiors, landscapes, and facades can now be not just drawn, but printed—precisely, quickly, and impressively.

Applications of FDM Printing in Architecture

1. Architectural Models

Printed:

• neighborhoods and residential complexes;

• cross-sections of buildings and floors;

• facade elements and cladding details.

2. Landscape Models

Created:

• terrain models, park areas, bodies of water;

• urban amenities and transportation infrastructure;

• lighting systems and street furniture.

3. Finishing and Decorative Elements

Utilize FDM printing for:

• printing custom panels and bas-reliefs;

• manufacturing unique interior elements;

• fast customization of molds for plaster, concrete, etc.

Advantages of FDM Printing for Architects

• Real 3D visualization—impressive presentations for clients, juries, or developers.

• Design flexibility—complex surfaces, intricate elements, organic geometry.

• Speed—from sketch to physical model in 1–2 days.

• Cost savings—no need for expensive machining or manual labor.

Materials Used

• PLA, PETG—lightweight, eco-friendly, ideal for presentations.

• ASA, ABS—durable, suitable for permanent exhibitions.

• TPU—for models with flexible or dynamic parts (for example, amusement park rides).

• Composite filaments—for simulating concrete, wood, stone.

Real-Life Examples

• Zaha Hadid Architects print large-scale facade models with striking topology.

• Architecture students produce projects directly as 3D models.

• Urban planning companies use 3D printing for competitions, tenders, and public consultations.

Protype—3D Printer for Architectural Studios, Institutions, and Firms

Designed to transform ideas into precise forms:

• Large build volume—print buildings and cities at a scale of 1:100–1:500.

• Dual independent heads—combine materials and colors seamlessly.

• Integrated monoblock with slicer—print without third-party software.

• Air filtration—safe operation in studios or classrooms.

Want to Impress Your Client with a Physical Model?

Submit a request—test Protype with your architectural project.