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Title: Additive manufacturing integrated energy—enabling innovative solutions for buildings of the future

Abstract

Here, the additive manufacturing integrated energy (AMIE) demonstration utilized three-dimensional (3D) printing as an enabling technology in the pursuit of construction methods that use less material, create less waste, and require less energy to build and operate. Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in collaboration with the Governor's Chair for Energy and Urbanism, a research partnership of the University of Tennessee (UT) and ORNL led by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), AMIE embodies a suite of innovations demonstrating a transformative future for designing, constructing, and operating buildings. Subsequent, independent UT College of Architecture and Design studios taught in collaboration with SOM professionals also explored forms and shapes based on biological systems that naturally integrate structure and enclosure. AMIE, a compact microdwelling developed by ORNL research scientists and SOM designers, incorporates next-generation modified atmosphere insulation (MAI), self-shading windows, and the ability to produce, store, and share solar power with a paired hybrid vehicle. It establishes for the first time, a platform for investigating solutions integrating the energy systems in buildings, vehicles, and the power grid. The project was built with broad-based support from local industry and national material suppliers. Designed and constructed in a span of only 9 months,more » AMIE 1.0 serves as an example of the rapid innovation that can be accomplished when research, design, academic, and industrial partners work in collaboration toward the common goal of a more sustainable and resilient built environment.« less

Authors:
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [3];  [4];  [3];  [1];  [5];  [1]
  1. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  2. Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
  3. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, Chicago, IL (United States)
  4. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, Chicago, IL (United States); Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
  5. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Building Technologies Research and Integration Center (BTRIC); Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF); National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
OSTI Identifier:
1333082
Alternate Identifier(s):
OSTI ID: 1334599
Report Number(s):
NREL/JA-4A00-67535
Journal ID: ISSN 0199-6231
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC05-00OR22725; AC36-08GO28308
Resource Type:
Journal Article: Accepted Manuscript
Journal Name:
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 139; Journal Issue: 1; Journal ID: ISSN 0199-6231
Publisher:
ASME
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; structures; design; additive manufacturing; construction; printing; innovation; manufacturing; 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION

Citation Formats

Biswas, Kaushik, Rose, James, Eikevik, Leif, Guerguis, Maged, Enquist, Philip, Lee, Brian, Love, Lonnie, Green, Johney, and Jackson, Roderick. Additive manufacturing integrated energy—enabling innovative solutions for buildings of the future. United States: N. p., 2016. Web. doi:10.1115/1.4034980.
Biswas, Kaushik, Rose, James, Eikevik, Leif, Guerguis, Maged, Enquist, Philip, Lee, Brian, Love, Lonnie, Green, Johney, & Jackson, Roderick. Additive manufacturing integrated energy—enabling innovative solutions for buildings of the future. United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034980
Biswas, Kaushik, Rose, James, Eikevik, Leif, Guerguis, Maged, Enquist, Philip, Lee, Brian, Love, Lonnie, Green, Johney, and Jackson, Roderick. 2016. "Additive manufacturing integrated energy—enabling innovative solutions for buildings of the future". United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034980. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1333082.
@article{osti_1333082,
title = {Additive manufacturing integrated energy—enabling innovative solutions for buildings of the future},
author = {Biswas, Kaushik and Rose, James and Eikevik, Leif and Guerguis, Maged and Enquist, Philip and Lee, Brian and Love, Lonnie and Green, Johney and Jackson, Roderick},
abstractNote = {Here, the additive manufacturing integrated energy (AMIE) demonstration utilized three-dimensional (3D) printing as an enabling technology in the pursuit of construction methods that use less material, create less waste, and require less energy to build and operate. Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in collaboration with the Governor's Chair for Energy and Urbanism, a research partnership of the University of Tennessee (UT) and ORNL led by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), AMIE embodies a suite of innovations demonstrating a transformative future for designing, constructing, and operating buildings. Subsequent, independent UT College of Architecture and Design studios taught in collaboration with SOM professionals also explored forms and shapes based on biological systems that naturally integrate structure and enclosure. AMIE, a compact microdwelling developed by ORNL research scientists and SOM designers, incorporates next-generation modified atmosphere insulation (MAI), self-shading windows, and the ability to produce, store, and share solar power with a paired hybrid vehicle. It establishes for the first time, a platform for investigating solutions integrating the energy systems in buildings, vehicles, and the power grid. The project was built with broad-based support from local industry and national material suppliers. Designed and constructed in a span of only 9 months, AMIE 1.0 serves as an example of the rapid innovation that can be accomplished when research, design, academic, and industrial partners work in collaboration toward the common goal of a more sustainable and resilient built environment.},
doi = {10.1115/1.4034980},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1333082}, journal = {Journal of Solar Energy Engineering},
issn = {0199-6231},
number = 1,
volume = 139,
place = {United States},
year = {Thu Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2016},
month = {Thu Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2016}
}

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