Automation for building manufacturing

The performance of the construction sector is a key development issue for any country's economy. Traditionally the construction sector is very conservative, risk averse and reluctant to adopt new technologies and ideas. There are substantial challenges and opportunities to develop modern and innovative methods, which to be successful need to be integrated in a very demanding human and entrepreneurial environment. This work proposes a new system for the construction automation of buildings, based on extrusion-based technologies, which will enable to construct eco-efficient buildings with complex forms and geometries, based on sustainable construction principles. It will enable to produce buildings with good integrated construction processes and less waste. The proposed multimaterial deposition system will also allow the construction of more efficient buildings regarding thermal, acoustic and structural conditions.