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developARCHITECTURE is the first black owned architecture firm to have designed a 3D printed home built, permitted, and occupied in the US. In this session the architect Bryan L. Cook RA NOMA will describe what 3D construction printing technology is, how it is currently being used, and what materials are currently in use. He will then discuss the preliminary design process and the decisions that lead to the first 3D printed house in Detroit, MI. The session will also explain the design process of creating a 3D printed house, identify opportunities more integrated processes for architects to work with 3D construction printers, explore details of the design, identify the constraints and opportunities for the 3D printing technology, and describe the construction process.
Bryan L. Cook, NOMA, AIA
Founder/CEO/Architect
developARCHITECTURE LLC
Mr. Cook has over 15 years of experience in the field of architecture and his ability to deliver cost-effective design solutions. As the CEO of the firm, he sets the vision of the firm to do its part to increase accessibility of architecture to more people and increase opportunities to BIPOC within the profession of architecture. Bryan received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degrees from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan and is a registered architect in the state of Michigan. In addition to his work as an architect, Bryan mentors high school students and young professionals about the architecture field and guides them toward NCARB certification. Outside of his work commitments, Bryan spends time volunteering both in the community and working closely with architects through his leadership role with the National Organization of Minority Architects. Bryan is the co-founder of NOMA-Detroit’s Project Pipeline Architecture Mentorship program, which invites high school students to a free architecture camp to engage them with the architecture profession. The program also follows up with students to provide support to those that want to continue to become architects.
