Best Parametric Design Podcasts (2025)

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The best workspaces aren’t just filled with furniture, they’re designed with people in mind. Welcome to Workspace Design Lab, the podcast where we explore the stories behind the spaces that shape the way we work and live. From innovative office design to human-centered environments that support health, productivity, and collaboration, this show unc…

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How 3D Potter Reached $1M+ Annual Revenue With A Super Affordable Concrete Printer 1:46:56

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During a massive indoor print with a color gradient Danny and I discuss a wide variety of topics from engineering and entrepreneurship to education. After talking with Danny we get to talk to his right hand man, then the head of their construction division.https://3dpotter.com/https://automateconstruction.com/…

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Crowdfunding vs VC | Printera CEO & Founder 1:11:30

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Printera bootstrapped from their garage, here’s the story of starting from scratch, giving up a stable job at a fortune 100 company, acquisitions, mergers and more. Startengine link https://www.startengine.com/offering/printera Book a call with Justin https://calendar.app.google/y3AYwVjrzXAsxHES6 My site https://automateconstruction.com…

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#71 - Pablo Zamorano Mosnaim - Heatherwick Studio, Computational Design, AI, Technology 41:52

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In this episode of PA Talks, we step inside Heatherwick Studio to meet Pablo Zamorano, Head of Geometry & Computational Design. From crafting complex geometries to developing custom digital tools, Pablo and his team are pushing the limits of architecture with cutting-edge technology.We dive into his journey to Heatherwick, the studio’s unique team …

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Pikus 3D CEO on Commercializing 3D Printed Concrete 1:16:49

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Darren and I dive into the history of Pikus 3D, its origins from a traditional concrete company to where it is today. We talk about how the lead founder Rob Pikus built a company that was able to continue growing even after he passed away. Routing episode is the best I've done to date and provides a much needed. Look at what Gun Pike as to where it…

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#70 - Ben van Berkel | PATALKS | UNStudio 43:28

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Join us as we catch up with the visionary architect Ben van Berkel at UNStudio’s headquarters in Amsterdam. We’ll dive deep into his architectural journey, revaling the inspirations and influences that have shaped his path, while also illuminating some of UNStudio’s most groundbreaking projects. From tech and AI’s impact on architecture to Hardt Hy…

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#69 - Shajay Bhooshan | PATALKS | Zaha Hadid Architects 42:09

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In this episode of PA Talks, we visit the iconic Zaha Hadid Architects in London to sit down with Shajay Bhooshan, Associate Director and Head of Computation and Design (ZHACODE).This in-depth 40-minute interview delves into the innovative workflows of Zaha Hadid Architects, the founding journey of ZHACODE, and their groundbreaking projects. Shajay…

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Exploring AI and Technology with Tim Fu: "Adapt or Die!" 6:28

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Join us for a short interview with Tim Fu, founder of London-based Studio Tim Fu. An innovative architect, Tim is known for pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in architecture.In this talk, he shares how computational design tools and AI shape his daily practice, his thoughts on the future of these technologies, and invaluable adv…

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Sameep Padora - (de)Coding Mumbai, Computational Design, and AI 5:03

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We had an inspiring conversation with Sameep Padora, founder of Mumbai-based architecture firm sP+a and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at CEPT University, on architecture, technology, and urban dynamics. Padora shared how he integrates computational design tools and AI into his daily architectural practice, along with insights from his data-dr…

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Concrete Printing in Iran with TRS Tech Founder Ali Hashemi 1:26:32

1y ago1:26:32

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Ali Hashemi is a man of many hats across construction biology and tech, in this fascinating conversation we discuss everything from starting a concrete printing business to vaccines. Automate Constructionhttps://automateconstruction.comTRS Techhttps://www.trstechnologies.com/

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Carlos Banon - New Ways of Learning Architecture with Artificial Intelligence (AI) 7:34

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Join us for a short interview with Carlos Bañón, associate professor at SUTD and co-founder of AirLab. He is one of leading voice in digital architecture. In this conversation, Bañón discusses how he integrates AI and technology into his work, his thoughts on the future of these tools, and how we can find the new ways of architecture. He also share…

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#68 Arthur Mamou-Mani - Eco-Parametric, Digital Fabrication, Sustainability, Galaxia, FabPub 1:13:41

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Join us at PA Talks 68 for an exclusive office tour and interview with Arthur Mamou-Mani, an acclaimed architect renowned for his innovative use of 3D printing and eco-friendly materials. Based in London, Mamou-Mani leads a pioneering architectural practice that combines cutting-edge digital fabrication with sustainable design principles. From crea…

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#67 - Winy Maas - MVRDV, Markthal, Imprint, Technology, Computational Design, Urbanism 42:54

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In PA Talks 67, we sat down with Winy Maas, the visionary co-founder and principal architect of MVRDV, the acclaimed Dutch architecture firm known for redefining urban design and innovation. Since 1993, Winy led MVRDV alongside Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, crafting groundbreaking projects that earned global recognition. Beyond architecture…

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#66 - Philippe Block - Computational Design, AI, Compas, Digital Fabrication, 3D-Printing, BRG 1:04:07

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We had a deep conversation with Philippe Block, professor and head of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at ETH Zurich. He co-leads the Block Research Group (BRG) with Dr. Tom Van Mele, focusing on innovation, computational design, 3D printing, fabrication, and construction of sustainable structures and minimizing construction waste.…

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#65 - Patrik Schumacher - Zaha Hadid Architects, Parametricisim, AI, Metaverse, and Gaming 56:22

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We had a great conversation with Patrik Schumacher, the principal architect of Zaha Hadid Architects. At ZHA’s London Office, we discussed his approach to parametricism, parametric design, computational tools, artificial intelligence, education, and the future of architecture.Many of us hear his name with the “parametricism” term; initially, In 200…

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Legend of Andrey Rudenkos 3D Printed Castle Finally Told! 57:45

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Rumors have long circulated around the mysterious events which took place in the early days of 3D printed construction and Andrey Rudenko has finally broken his silence. After completing some of the worlds most viral 3D printed construction projects in the early days, Andrey is back working on projects all over the united states including multiple …

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Emergent 3D Homes in California Project Update 48:44

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Nearly ready for move in! This awesome project was 4 copy paste units just like the one they did in the park last year. Emergent is one of the few teams with really strong GC experience and that's helped them implementing robotics on the jobsite. https://automateconstruction.com https://emergent-3d.com/…

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14 Trees ditches their Cobod Printer To Build Their Own From SCRATCH! 1:18:27

1+ y ago1:18:27

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14 Trees has printed more units than any other Cobod customer in the world and now they are making their own printer called Iroko. In this riveting episode we talk to CEO Francois Perrot about his extensive business background, growing within a larger organization and the future of construction. https://automateconstruction.comhttps://humanrobotarm…

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#64 - Jesper Wallgren: Finch 3D, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence in Architecture 46:53

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In this episode, we had a great conversation with Jesper Wallgren. Jesper is the co-founder and the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Finch 3D, which utilizes AI, graph technology, and advanced algorithms to optimize design processes. His short videos showcasing new ways to generate architecture have been seen by millions worldwide. Tap the link to si…

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#63 - Ida Rasouli: Celeste Design, Integrating AI into Design Process, Fashion 1:00:59

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We had a great conversation with Ida Rasouli, an Iranian architect, multidisciplinary designer, and concept artist. She is the founder and creative director of Celeste Design Studio, which focuses on the concept development process in architecture, interiors, objects, and fashion. Over the past year, her fascination with AI generative tools has dri…

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#62 - Alper Derinbogaz: Geospaces, Salon, AI in Architecture 45:24

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In this episode, we had a great conversation with Alper Derinbogaz, an innovative architect and academic. He is the founder of Salon Alper Derinbogaz and a visiting professor at the Pratt Institute in New York. His research has been featured in various biennales and museums, including the Koolhaas-curated Venice Architecture Biennale 2014. His late…

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#61 - Marcelo Spina: Mute Icons, PATTERNS, The Line, Education, Sci-Arc, Context 39:48

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We had a great conversation with Marcelo Spina, an award-winning international architect and educator. He is the Principal of P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S and part of the Design Studio at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). He is also the co-author of Embedded, Material Beyond Materials, and Mute Icons and co-curator of Matters of Sensation…

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Inventor of Concrete 3D Printing | Contour Crafting CEO 1:25:42

1+ y ago1:25:42

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In his first public interview in nearly a DECADE the legendary grandfather of modern 3DCP tells us the origin story of Contour Crafting, the early challenges and his philosophy on technology and life.

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Secret Recording EXPOSED | Truth About 3DCP 37:06

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I had no idea this was recorded but when I realized, it made me think about how the whole world should see my honest takes on the construction automation industry! This was recorded months ago on October 4th and may not reflect my present opinions or developments which occurred after that date.

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BOXABL Deep-Dive | FULL 3 FACTORY TOUR with Founder Galiano Tiramani 1:22:12

1+ y ago1:22:12

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Tour a variety of BOXABL units, Boxzilla and ALL 3 FACTORIES at their headquarters in Las Vegas Nevada. You won't find a more comprehensive tour/ interview anywhere!About BOXABLBOXABL is on a mission to bring building construction in line with modern manufacturing processes by creating a superior residential and commercial building that can be comp…

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#60 - Melike Altinisik: Women in Architecture, MAA-Melike Altinisik Architects 1:02:41

1+ y ago1:02:41

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Join us in Episode 60 of PA Talks for an engaging conversation with Melike Altinisik, founder of Melike Altinisik Architects (MAA). Melike discusses her professional evolution, from her Journey at Zaha Hadid Architects to establishing her own firm, MAA. Throughout the episode, she shares the unique challenges and achievements she has encountered in…

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#59 - Hassan Ragab: Architecture, AI, Prompt Engineering 1:12:56

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Hassan, An architect with 15 years of experience and artist, founded HSNRGB Studio in 2023. His work, blending architecture, design, and art, transcends traditional boundaries, focusing on the fusion of technology, culture, and identity. His global projects reflect this innovative approach, emphasizing storytelling and cultural awareness. Check HSN…

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#58 - Huseyin Kilic: Entrepreneurship, Media, Interesting Engineering 43:23

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Hüseyin Kilic, the founder of Interesting Engineering, is an entrepreneur with a deep passion for technology, engineering, and science. His vision for creating a platform that makes complex scientific and technological concepts accessible to a broader audience led to the establishment of Interesting Engineering. Hüseyin's background likely combines…

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Fastbrick Robotics CEO Discusses Automated Brick Laying Truck 1:28:46

2y ago1:28:46

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In the first episode with a public company CEO on the Automate Construction podcast, we get to hear all about FBR from CEO Mike Pivac himself with incredibly candid insights to the challenges and things to look forward to.https://www.fbr.com.au/https:://automateconstruction.com

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#57 - Tim Fu: Artificial Intelligence, Zaha Hadid Architects, Building our future with AI 47:51

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For PA TALKS #57, we had a great conversation with Tim Fu on AI, the future of architecture, his career, and more. Tim Fu is a professional in the field of architecture and design. He completed his master's degree at the Architectural Association and holds a bachelor's degree in Architecture from Ryerson University. Tim is the founder of Studio Tim…

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#56 - Fabio Novembre: What it takes to be a good designer? 22:27

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Fabio Novembre is an Italian designer and founder of Novembre Studio. Fabio is known for his unique and innovative design styles and also for some of his amazing projects Like "Him & Her" Chairs, Motorsport Network Tower, “Who’s Who” Shop in Milan, The Lavazza Calendar, the Padel Pavilion, the Desert Rose and many more. Fabio Novembre's designs oft…

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#55 - Arian Hakimi (AHA) - Computational and Parametric design 50:25

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Arian Hakimi is an architect and the founder of Arian Hakimi Architects and a former Lead Designer at ZHA and also he is one of the talented instructors of PAACADEMY. Some of Arian's projects include KAFD Metro Station, Unicorn Island and many more. In this episode Arian discussed his journey of becoming an architect, his experience, recent project…

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#54 - Winka Dubbeldam (Archi-Tectonics) - Architect role in future cities, Affordable Buildings 42:56

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Winka Dubbeldam is an architect and the co-founder of Archi-Tectonics she is also a respected academic serving as the Chair of Weitzman Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Some of Winka's recent projects include Asian Games Hybrid Stadium / Concert Hall, Valley Village Shoppingand V33 Building Tribeca, and many more. In this episode Win…

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Printing Buildings in Ukraine with Extruder Mounted Mixing System! 1:00:24

2y ago1:00:24

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UTU CEO Roman Shvets tells us about the printer they invented which accepts dry powder delivered to the extruder head mixed right before printing! This is an incredile innovation which has the potential to drastically reduce the waste found in long concrete hoses used by other systems.UTU websitehttps://utu.com.ua/Automate Constructionhttps://autom…

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#53 - Iman Ansari (An.onymous) - Hyperloop Station, Zero Gravity, AI in Architecture 1:16:27

2y ago1:16:27

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Iman Ansari is an architect and the co-founder of An.onymous. Some of Iman's recent projects include Zero Gravity, Bean, Hyperloop Station and North Star Medical Campus, and many more. In this episode Iman discussed his journey of becoming an architect, his experience, recent projects, and his vision for AI in architecture. Check An.onymous website…

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Every Construction Automation Startup on a Venture Capital Market Map 1:29:08

2y ago1:29:08

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Founding Partner Vivin Hegde and Investment Analyst Margarita de la Peña join me for an exciting and thorough industry overview of every construction automaton company there is on their Market Map! This episode is particularly exciting because it branches far beyond the realm of 3D printed construction which we have covered extensively, into new re…

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Transforming Gallons Of Concrete With ONE DROP Using Spacecrete Admix 1:17:42

2y ago1:17:42

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On this episode of the Automate Construction podcast we talk with Michael Butler CEO & Founder of Spacecrete. https://automateconstruction.com https://spacecrete.com/

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How BotBuilt Automated Framing with CEO Brent Wadas 51:35

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When I heard there was a company framing prefabricated wall sections with robotic arms and no physical human intervention I had to see it for myself! In this episode we get to hear Brents incredible story of his military service, family, and entrepreneurship. The mission is simple, solve the housing crisis with robots! https://www.botbuilt.com/…

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3D Printed Architecture Director Shares His Vision For The Future 1:15:09

2y ago1:15:09

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Director of 3D Printed Architecture at IAAC University Edouard Cabay joins me for a fascinating dialogue around design for 3D printed buildings and a future of robotics in construction.https://automateconstruction.com https://iaac.net

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3D Printed Concrete Materials Expert Luka Zevnik 1:07:48

2+ y ago1:07:48

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After a successful business venture in small concrete product automation, this guy built his own large scale concrete printer and now seeks to bring increased automation to the concrete printing processes which we are watching evolve on this podcast.Automate Constructionhttps://automateconstruction.comZevnik Labhttps://zevniklab.com/…

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PA Talks 52 - Julia Koerner (JK 3D) 44:21

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Join us as we dive into the captivating world of Julia Koerner, an Austrian designer who seamlessly blends the realms of architecture, product design, and fashion. Julia Koerner's journey spans continents, with her creative spirit traveling between Los Angeles, Salzburg, London, and New York. Julia is the mastermind behind JK Design GmbH, a powerho…

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24 Yr Old Builds Concrete Printer | Robotic Arm On Tracks 1:11:06

2+ y ago1:11:06

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Macro 3D Founder Tom Macrokonis joins me to discuss his vibrant entrepreneurial journey, goals, and motivations in the world of construction automation. His intrigue in blending various construction materials on the job site like steel concrete and lumber should be a promising strategy for bringing automation to the masses.Automate Construction Web…

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Print 4D CEO on Launching a 3DCP Startup & Shifting From Employee To Founder Mindset 1:05:40

2+ y ago1:05:40

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Really excited to have Luai Kurdi on the podcast again! In our first episode Luai was working at Besix 3D where he was their champion of 3DCP tech. After some years with them in the middle east Luai decided it was time for him to venture out on his own to start Print 4D. https://AutomateConstruction.com https://www.print4d.xyz/…

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Ep. 61 CyBe Expanding USA Presence 1:20:13

2+ y ago1:20:13

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Today I get Berry on the podcast for the 3rd time, our first podcast was a virtual tour through the Cybe facility and then I went to the Netherlands and got an operator certificate for their system. While in the Netherlands we did a second episode in person nearly 2 years ago and now we are in Florida discussing the first permitted 3D printed home …

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Ep. 60 ETH Zurich Construction Robotics Research & Concrete 3D Printing 2:08:52

2+ y ago2:08:52

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Timothy Wangler was kind enough to join me for 2 hrs discussing some of the nitty gritty details behind concrete 3D printing along with other materials showing promise for the future.Automate Constructionhttps://automate.constructionETH Zurichhttps://ethz.ch/en.html

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Ep. 59 Printing Wood Homes With Wohn Homes CEO Morten Bove 1:22:57

2+ y ago1:22:57

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3D printed wood is made possible by combining wood fibers with recycled plastics. Morten illuminates some of the benefits and challenges of working with this type of material in this podcast episode. It's awesome hearing about some of the concrete alternatives that can also be fabricated into housing on a large scale. Hopefully the future continues…

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Ep. 58 Icon CEO on Printing 100 Homes With Lennar 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

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Jason and I discuss the massive 100 home project with 7 printers on site from inside one of the homes.

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Ep. 57 MiCob CEO on Military Applications of 3DCP & Construction Automation 1:24:03

2+ y ago1:24:03

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Shashank Shekhar is the CEO & founder if MiCob, the automation firm working with the Military Engineering Services Department of India. As we have seen with some other countries, there are some military applications for 3D printed concrete which are being explored. Although we can't get into the details on a podcast we do cover the general concepts…

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Ep. 56 Boxabl CEO Galiano Tiramani On Building A $3B Startup 33:05

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On my 3rd visit to the Boxabl Factory I finally got to sit down with CEO Galiano Tiramani for a Podcast! We discuss how far they have come from the first few units they had when I first stopped by years ago to the 300 units they have built now, 100+ of which are sitting in the parking lot! https://automate.construction https://www.boxabl.com/…

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Ep. 55 R-Squared CEO & Founder 3D Printed First Black Buffalo Build in Texas 56:30

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Jason Jones is the CEO of R Squared out of Austin Tx. I stopped the demo unit he 3D printed in cementitious mortar and we recorded a podcast inside. I hope you don't mind my dog was in and out in between swims in the pod and running around with the cattle on the farm. Automate Construction Website https://automate.construction R-Squared Website htt…