Wojciech Odrobina tells us a little more about the avant-garde developments that are changing the architectural scene of today:

1. 3D Printing in Architecture

The potential of three-dimensional printing is not a science fiction thing, but has come to stay and revolutionize the Architecture sector.

This technology creates objects and elements for models from different sectors. However, in the world of Construction and Building, it is already part of projects that do not need molds and that combine different materials to complete the different parts of a structure.

Thus, through a macroprinter and a model introduced by computer, the resulting material can be placed in layers until it is achieved.

2. Drones applied to the building

The professional use of drones has also caught up with architectural tasks.

The recreation of the terrain with 3D infographics, the taking of aerial images to monitor the evolution of the buildings accurately or the modification of structures built with latest-generation architectural elements are just some of its applications within this field.

3. Robotic Architecture

At the moment robots are already used to mechanize dangerous tasks (demolition, insulation projection, or those that are heavier (placement of materials, adaptation of spaces to different sizes, inspection tasks, cleaning ...) in order to speed them up and optimize times.

However, the development that robotics is undergoing makes us think that in the not so long time it will also allow it to carry out other tasks of greater architectural responsibility.

4. BIM methodology

Not only is it a revolution in itself for engineers, but architects are also experiencing its benefits in the design and maintenance phases of buildings.

Keep in mind that this methodology allows you to carry out immersive projects in which you can walk through its interior before they are even carried out or detect and combat errors in your planning.

5. Virtual Reality applied to Architecture

The multiple applications of Virtual Reality have turned this technology into a new architectural niche.

And among all of them, it should be noted that this new form of real-time 3D design allows architects, clients or other project agents to interact with the environment created: from modifying the textures or the color of the walls to changing an exterior, consulting the measures or update expenses.

6. Sustainable architecture

The need to improve sustainability and achieve energy efficiency in buildings and other infrastructures is now a reality, and in some countries it is required that all newly built homes in their member countries present “almost zero” energy consumption for the year 2020.