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Digital Fabrication (DFAB) creates custom indoor microclimates using 3D-printed sand. The Fireplace2 prototype demonstrates enhanced thermal comfort and stability, aligning sustainability with occupant well-being.

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  • Architecture and Sustainable Design
  • Materials Science
  • Thermal Engineering

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  • Digital Fabrication (DFAB) offers resource efficiency and geometrical freedom in architecture.
  • DFAB enables integration of functionalities into building elements, from micro- to macroscales.
  • Traditional heating elements lack precise microclimate control and tailored thermal comfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate DFAB's capability in creating tailored microclimates for indoor heating.
  • To explore the manipulation of thermal and mechanical properties for enhanced comfort and stability.
  • To showcase a functional prototype, Fireplace2, utilizing binder-jet printed sand.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing binder-jet printed sand for a DFAB prototype (Fireplace2).
  • Tuning mechanical and thermal properties at micro and meso scales.
  • Manipulating effective thermal conductivity and macroscale topology for stability.
  • Establishing a vertical infill porosity gradient to manage surface temperature.

Main Results:

  • Fireplace2 achieved a minimal operational temperature vertical gradient (+0.2°C), meeting international comfort standards (PMV -0.23, PD 6%).
  • The prototype demonstrated stability against toppling (0.8 kN).
  • A surface temperature gradient was established, effectively countering ventilation-induced thermal gradients.

Conclusions:

  • DFAB, through prototypes like Fireplace2, can precisely shape microclimates for enhanced thermal comfort.
  • The study highlights DFAB's potential for sustainable architecture, balancing occupant needs with environmental consciousness.
  • Architects can leverage DFAB for creating efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable indoor environments.