The Earth Build Project is establishing a network of esteemed material science specialists, researchers and engineers with a range of expertise and knowledge, intent on working together to explore, determine and establish the commercial viability of 3D-printed earth as a primary construction material for the UK. 

In January 2024 we held our first Symposium on Robotic 3D Printing for Sustainable Materials, bringing together 15 recognised specialists from our existing network.  Our collaboration has continued post-Symposium, with several exciting projects on our horizon. If you are interested in joining this active network of specialists working at the cutting-edge of 3D printing and sustainable materials, please do get in touch by emailing us at hello@earthbuildproject.co.uk and including a brief outline of your area of expertise.

During the symposium, we heard presentations from three venerable scientists about their unique view of the state of play with regards to 3D printing with earth, which laid the ground upon which we built the remainder of the day’s discussion:

Dr Mohamed Gomaa, Lecturer in Architectural Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.

Prof Steve Goodhew, Professor of Environmental Building, University of Plymouth, UK.

Yelda Gin, Architect and Lecturer in Architectural Technology & Digital Construction, London South Bank University; and Design Fellow at the Centre for Natural Material Innovation, University of Cambridge.

You can find information about their presentations in the Earth Build Project’s extensive notes from the Symposium here.