# 3D Printing Architecture Pens This 3D Printing Pen Designs Hand-Drawn Architectural Structures By Ady Floyd | Published 2016-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architectural-structures References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/02/22/tokyo-university-research-students-3d-printed-pen-complex-architectural-structures-plastic/) & [follownews](http://www.follownews.com/tokyo-university-students-create-drawninplace-architecture-using-a-3dprinting-pen-uc47) In a collaborative effort between a group [University of Tokyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d) students and architect Kengo Kuma, a unique [3D printing pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept) that creates freestanding architectural structures has been created. The handheld printing device "can be used to create [complex architectural structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d) out of plastic sticks." Each structure is quite durable since the pen fuses each string together using acrylic rods. The pen works in a similar fashion to a gun -- the user applies pressure to a trigger, which allows the rods to be emitted and carefully connected to one another. This high-tech device will allow designers to drawn their ideas to-scale without using alternative time-consuming materials. The printing pen is described to be able to create "large-scale hand-drawn structures." This high-tech gadget could be the next best utensil used by architects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printing Pen:** Innovative 3D printing pen creates freestanding architectural structures, offering new possibilities for designers. - **Handheld Printing Device:** Compact printing device enables architects to quickly create durable and to-scale structures using plastic sticks. - **Large-scale Hand-drawn Structures:** The ability to create large-scale structures with a handheld printing pen opens up disruptive opportunities for architectural design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architectural Design:** The 3D printing pen revolutionizes the architectural design process by introducing a compact and versatile tool for creating unique structures. - **3D Printing Manufacturing:** The emergence of 3D printing pens in architectural design presents opportunities for growth and innovation in the 3D printing manufacturing industry. - **Product Design:** The handheld printing device expands the possibilities of product design by enabling the creation of intricate and durable structures using innovative techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Sugar Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdoodler.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2.md) - [AR Message Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favor-ar.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [3D Glass Printing Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-glass-structures.md)