The Echoviren Pavilion is a breathtaking structure that will having people ooo-ing and ahh-ing without even knowing the extent of how impressive it really is. Unlike other pavilions that crop up around the world permanently or temporarily, the Echoviren Pavilion addresses the environment in a very tangible way. Not to mention that, in essence, it is part permanent and part temporary.
Designed by Smith|Allen Studio, the Echoviren Pavilion is made out of biodegradable material that will allow it to decompose between 30 and 50 years from now. Constructed using 3D printing technology, it is comprised of 600 interlocking components. It is not surprising that it took 10,8000 hours to build using seven 3D printers.
The Echoviren Pavilion will be a home to animal life in a redwood forest.
What's Driving This Trend
- Biodegradable Architecture
- There is a growing need for architects to design more eco-friendly buildings using biodegradable materials that decompose in a short time, reducing waste and carbon footprint.
- Sustainable 3D Printing
- As more structures are being built through 3D printing, there is a need for sustainable materials that can be used for printing structures that are not harmful to the environment.
- Temporary-permanent Structures
- Modern architecture and design could benefit from creating more structures that are meant to be temporary and eventually disappear, addressing sustainability and reducing the impact of overbuilding.
Who This Affects Most
- Construction
- There is an opportunity for the construction industry to invest in biodegradable materials and technologies to reduce environmental harm and minimize waste.
- Architecture
- Architects can explore new methods of building structures that prioritize sustainability, eco-friendliness, and biodegradable materials to address environmental concerns.
- 3D Printing
- Developing sustainable materials that can be used in 3D printing can offer new opportunities to industries that rely on this technology, especially the construction and architecture industries.
