# Sculptural Concrete Benches Eco Concrete Ideas Makes Seating with Rapid Layer Manufacturing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-bench References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/141344/eco-concrete-highcon/) & [concreteideas.co](http://www.concreteideas.co/) Concrete bench designs are some of the simplest and most affordable outdoor seating solutions that can be made. Most of the time, concrete ends up being poured into blocky rectangular forms that are more sturdy than aesthetically pleasing. But Eco Concrete Ideas uses [3D technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood) to create inexpensive and eco-friendly concrete molds that result in [dynamic sculptural seating designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench). Benches like 'Morpheus' are made with Rapid Layer Manufacturing technology from Highcon. Highcon's Euclid III is a large-scale machine that turns 3D models into individual layers that can be cut to shape from paper materials. The Morpheus bench was made from 4,000 individual layers of recycled paper, which means that the mold was easily removed from the finished [concrete bench design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora). This kind of technology opens up a world of possibilities for makers that will save time, money and the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Sculptural Concrete Benches:** Eco Concrete Ideas uses 3D technology to create dynamic sculptural seating designs - **Rapid Layer Manufacturing:** Highcon's Euclid III machine turns 3D models into individual layers for cutting shapes from paper materials - **Eco-friendly Concrete Molds:** The use of recycled paper in creating concrete molds offers a more sustainable approach ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovative concrete bench designs showcase the potential for more aesthetically pleasing outdoor seating solutions - **3D Printing:** The integration of 3D technology in creating concrete molds opens up new possibilities for manufacturing processes - **Sustainable Construction:** Utilizing eco-friendly concrete molds contributes to environmentally friendly building practices ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1.md) - [3D-Printed Concrete Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-none.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md)