IAAC presents a free, hands-on workshop on large-scale 3D printing with bio-based materials, delivered as part of the EU-funded CiD project and in collaboration with Materiom. Open to all levels, this five-day program offers a complete introduction to sustainable robotic fabrication workflows.
IAAC continues its commitment to advancing sustainable construction practices through the launch of a five-day intensive workshop on Large-Scale 3D Printing with Bio-Based Materials, taking place in Barcelona from February 16 to 20. This educational initiative is delivered as part of the European Union funded project CiD Innovation Alliance and will be implemented in collaboration with Materiom, a global platform dedicated to accelerating the adoption of sustainable and circular material solutions.
As the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors face increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact, IAAC positions this workshop as a comprehensive entry point into emerging fabrication technologies that combine robotic manufacturing, digital design, and bio-based material research. The program responds directly to the need for alternative construction methods that move beyond conventional cement-based systems, exploring instead the potential of upcycled and bio-derived materials with lower embodied carbon and enhanced environmental performance. Particular emphasis will be placed on cork-based composites, investigated as a bio-upcycled material offering acoustic and thermal insulation properties, lightweight performance, circularity, and biodegradability.
Participation is free, but places are limited.
Register via this online form to secure your spot: https://form.jotform.com/260134313293347
By bringing together IAAC’s expertise in advanced architecture and robotic fabrication, Materiom’s leadership in bio based material systems, and the sustainability driven objectives of the CiD project, this workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to engage with innovative tools and methodologies shaping the future of the built environment.
Workshops topics and structure
Throughout the workshop, participants will engage topics including the principles of extrusion based 3D printing, robotic manufacturing using industrial ABB robots, design for additive manufacturing, material preparation, toolpath development, and G-code generation.
The workshop structure combines lectures, discussions, material experimentation, digital simulation, and hands on printing sessions, finally producing 1:1 scale printed prototypes, gaining direct experience with the opportunities and interacting with industry partners.
Designed as a total introduction to this workflow, the program is completely free of charge, open to participants from all backgrounds, and requires no prior experience with robotics, programming, or 3D printing. Architects, designers, students, engineers, researchers, and professionals from related disciplines are encouraged to participate, regardless of their level of technical expertise.
About the project
Find out more about the project on the website: https://www.cid-innovationalliance.eu/ or follow us on instagram @cid.innovationalliance
