“That’s something that 3D printing actually brings.” The six winners and ten honorable mentions will now be placed into Phase II of the global design competition. This will involve ICON and ...

Their overall design will draw inspiration from the landscape and will also showcase some advanced 3D-printing techniques, says Icon. As well as the domes, there will be arches, vaults and complex ...

"We think 3D printing has put dignity back into affordable housing design in a really profound way." For Icon's projects, the company uses its own technology, called Vulcan printers, which print ...