2021 article proceedings

CRM in Architecture: Data Collection of Customized Repetitive Manufacturing Case Studies Analyzed

Presented at the 109th ACSA Annual Meeting Proceedings.

By: D. Gulling* 

Event: 109th ACSA Annual Meeting Proceedings

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Added: April 18, 2024

In architecture, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment has revolutionized the relationship between design and fabrication. Directly, CNC equipment can cut, carve, and shape materials to fabricate architecture components; indirectly, CNC equip¬ment can cut, carve, and shape custom tools (e.g. molds, patterns, and jigs) to manufacture architecture components. With its indirect use, CNC equipment has made it affordable and practical to customize repetitive manufacturing (CRM) on a per-building basis. For many processes and projects, CRM offers a wider range of component materials, with less manufacturing waste, in less time, and for less money than directly manufacturing with CAM. We have collected over 340 examples of CRM in architecture. Our examples are located around the world and demon-strate a global application of CRM in architecture. Our CRM example data includes project year completed; architect; building location, size, type, and budget; and categorizes the CRM component types, manufacturing processes, materials, production runs, and the number of produced variants. Using the data visualization software Tableau, this paper presents and analyzes our CRM data.