BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has joined a series of investors and partnered up with ICON , in order to push forward the use of 3D printing robotics to deliver dignified, resilient homes around the world.

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Aiming to contribute actively in the ongoing transformation, Bjarke Ingels, Founder and Creative Director of BIG stated that “ additive manufacturing will play a transformative role in the future of construction ”. ICON , an Austin-based start-up specialized in developing construction technologies that advance humanity, including robotics, software, and building materials, has secured funding to “ accelerate the development of its printers, create a variety of home types and designs and enhance its core technology stack to further its mission ”.

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The company’s first 3D printed home was unveiled back in March 2018, in Austin, Texas; and it 2019, ICON launched its next-generation Vulcan technology and delivered signature projects in the U.S. and […]

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