The Effect of 3d Printers On The Form Manufacturing Process In Spatial Design With Biomimicry Approach

In today's architectural sectors, 3D printing technique stands out with its sustainable, ecological, and economic advantages compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This research experimentally examines the impact of 3D printers on producing spatial forms designed with a biomimicry approach. The stingray form was selected as the primary material, its physical properties were analyzed, and its algorithm was created using parametric modeling. The stingray form was 3D modeled and its prototypes were produced at a 1/100 scale using a home 3D printer. The prototypes were evaluated based on six additive manufacturing criteria. The results show that biomimicry forms can be produced in 3D printers with a high degree of fidelity to the original. This method offers a sustainable, ecological, and economic approach by saving time and materials and reducing labor costs.