Analytical Study for Sustainable Solutions of 3D Printing in the Construction Industry Challenges (3D printing technology current practices and applications)

Abstract

The world has witnessed a rapid increase in human activities. Humans interactions and responses to challenges in the built environment to make a place to live. As society grew, new technologies and methods are needed to sub-stand living conditions. construction industry faces many challenges in the built environment reflected in low productivity growth due to minimum technological advances for decades. One of the approaches for solving these challenges is shifting towards automated construction industry using 3D printing technology. This paper aims to provide an analytical study for sustainable solutions of 3D printing in the construction industry challenges. A literature review has been done to analyze 3D printing technology, its processes and advantages it provides. followed by a qualitative study for 3D printing in multiple applications. findings of this paper are valuable as a guideline for architects and engineers when taking a decision in the beginning of a design process when selecting which technology to use.