SCMP article | 3D-printed concrete buildings? Hong Kong research team hits brick wall in bid to take cutting-edge tech mainstream
Friday, February 16th, 2024We are pleased to announce that Christian J. Lange, Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Architecture, was recently featured in the South China Morning Post for his ongoing research in robotic 3D-printed concrete.
The article highlights Lange’s upgraded fabrication lab—located in a former car park on the HKU campus—where his team is pushing the boundaries of automated construction using industrial robots and an advanced 2K concrete printing system. The lab builds on Lange’s earlier work with 3D-printed terracotta reef structures and now explores architectural applications ranging from large-scale landscaping elements to future building components.
While the technology has shown great promise, the article also outlines the challenges faced in commercializing the research, including difficulties in securing funding and engaging with private developers. Despite these hurdles, Lange continues to advocate for the role of digital fabrication in transforming Hong Kong’s construction practices and is committed to scaling the technology through further experimentation and public realm projects.
We invite you to read the full article here.
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