Though most architecture offices and university design studios have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, some are using their 3-D printers to fabricate critically needed protective equipment for healthcare workers.
A 3-D specialist helped define the interfaces among the structural components, the cladding elements, and the extensive infrastructure of the watchmaking center in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
The free and open-source software aims to help designers, engineers, and clients assess and reduce upfront emissions by comparing similar materials from different suppliers.
