Resilient city perspective: 4D printing in art, architecture and construction

• Published in: Materials Today Sustainability Vol. 26; p. 100708
• Main Authors: Niazy, Dalia, Ashraf, Mahmud, Bodaghi, Mahdi, Zolfagharian, Ali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2024
• Subjects: 4D printing; Adaptive structures; Responsive architecture; Smart materials; Sustainable morphing; Adaptive structures; 4D printing; Responsive architecture; Sustainable morphing; Smart materials
• ISSN: 2589-2347; 2589-2347
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100708

Four-dimensional printing (4DP) improves material efficiency while enhancing the performance of the structure when subjected to external stimuli. Integrating stimulus-responsive materials with additive manufacturing offers a possible sustainable and environmental solution to mitigate current sustainability challenges. This perspective literature review comprehensively illustrates the research on 4DP conducted exclusively for art, architecture, and construction (4DPAAC). 3D printing responsive material research across buildings and construction is evaluated, resulting in the identification of seven research areas of 4DPAAC. They offer prospects for advanced building features, varying from façades to infrastructure, which are critically evaluated for their prospective contributions to reduce energy and material consumption and provide adaptability to climate change. [Display omitted] •Exploring how 4D printing optimizes material usage and improves system performance in architecture.•Perspective and systematic review, focusing on 4D printing in architecture and construction, identifying key research tracks.•Evaluating how 4D printing introduces advanced features in architecture, reducing energy consumption and enhancing adaptability.•Investigating the impact of 4D printing on sustainable urban development, offering transformative insights for resilient cities.