Contour Crafting: Automated Construction: Behrokh Khoshnevis at TEDxOjai

A video presentation by Dr. Behrokh Khoshnevis at TEDxOjai, 2012.

The presentation is about an analysis by psychologists identified the pyramid of human needs which situated at the bottom of the pyramid are food and shelter. From there, Dr. Behrokh Khoshnevis analysed the condition of shelter at the 21st century and found the problems-the current construction methods and propose the solution to change the situation-Contour Crafting.

The presentation also shows the concept of Contour Crafting and the works can be done during the process such as automated reinforcement, automated plumbing, automated electrical network installation through animation video. Architectures often limit themselves because of the construction, however with Contour Crafting, architectures can design more aesthetically. Dr. Behrokh Khoshnevis also talked about the current project that use the in situ material to build a lunar structure which is supported by NASA.

The advancement of technology is truly admirable. Who could actually thought that we could build our house by printing? Now as the technology is getting more and more advance, people are started to feel insecure because it might take away the job opportunity for them. So will people accept this technology or not?