UCalgary ARCH 698.06 Taylor Workshop: Design and Optimization for Architectural 3D Concrete Printing (Block Week)
- Time: Feb 9-13 2026
- Location: University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Results
Software requirements
You can verify the software version using the Example File component.
Example files used in the workshop: Example files
Schedule
Quick Summary
- Day 1: PolyFrame lectures.
- Day 2: Ovenbird lectures + SFM #1.
- Day 3: Concrete printing.
- Day 4: Connect PolyFrame with Ovenbird + SFM #2.
- Day 5: Graphics and pinup.
Day 1 morning (9:00-12:00, 3h):
- Introduction of the workshop.
- Polyhedral Graphic Statics (2D).
- Polyhedral Graphic Statics (3D).
Day 1 afternoon (14:00-17:00, 3h):
- Introduction to PolyFrame.
- PFoams.
- Iterative and Algebraic Solver.
- Workshop: Design Force Diagrams.
- Extracting Elements: Cells, Faces, Edges, Vertices.
Day 2 morning (9:00-12:00, 3h):
- Slicing Basics.
- Visualization and G-Codes.
- Tips.
- Quick Methods and Quick Smoothing.
- Buildability Assessment and Optimization.
- Topology Analysis and Continuous Printing.
- Scalability and Scaled Fabrication Models (SFM).
- More Quick Methods and Checklist.
Day 2 afternoon (14:00-17:00, 3h):
- Region and Toolpath Operations, Co-Slicing.
- Wrapping and Unwrapping.
- Ovenbird Toolpath Data structure.
- Custom Slicing.
- Align Seams.
- Non-stop Printing.
- Smooth Toolpath with Constraints.
- Workshop: Printing SFM #1.
Day 3 morning (9:00-12:00, 3h):
- Workshop: Connecting PolyFrame with Ovenbird.
- Workshop: Concrete Printing.
Day 3 afternoon (14:00-17:00, 3h):
- Workshop: Concrete Printing.
Day 4 morning (9:00-11:00, 2h):
- Workshop: Preparing Diagrams.
- Workshop: Printing SFM #2.
Day 5 morning (9:00-12:00, 3h):
- Workshop: Preparing Diagrams.
Day 5 afternoon (14:00-17:00, 3h):
- Final review.