DOI: 10.64330/jaste.1839568 ISSN: 3108-7981

Evaluation of Post-Disaster Housing Production in Architecture Using 3d Printing Approaches within the Context of Sustainability

Elif Gizem Yetkin
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This study examines the potential of 3D printing technology in architecture within the context of sustainability for addressing post-disaster housing needs. Developing rapid, cost-effective, durable, and environmentally friendly housing solutions after disasters is critically important for both social recovery and ecological balance. 3D printing technology stands out as an innovative method that can contribute to this process through reduced material usage, compatibility with recyclable resources, on-site production flexibility, and energy efficiency. The article addresses 3D printing applications in post-disaster sheltering through ecological, economic, and social sustainability criteria and evaluates international case studies to provide insights for potential applications in Turkey. Furthermore, the study discusses both the advantages offered by 3D printing in post-disaster housing production and its technical, regulatory, and cultural limitations. Thus, it highlights the intersections of digital construction techniques with sustainability principles in architectural practice and develops recommendations for innovative housing policies in the future. Ultimately, the research emphasizes that 3D printing technology should be considered a sustainable and feasible alternative for addressing post-disaster housing challenges.

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