{"id":849,"date":"2025-06-17T13:33:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/?p=849"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:33:11","slug":"3d-printani-hotel-za-kukce-od-gline-les-utopies-entomologiques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/3d-printani-hotel-za-kukce-od-gline-les-utopies-entomologiques\/","title":{"rendered":"3D-printed clay insect \u201chotel\u201d (Les Utopies Entomologiques)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Parisian artist <strong>Raphael Emine<\/strong>, in collaboration with an Italian company <strong>WASP<\/strong>, created a series of impressive sculptures made using the technique <em>3D printing of ceramics<\/em>, which serve as a habitat for small insects such as bees, spiders and other insects. A set of names <strong>\u201cEntomological Utopias\u201d<\/strong> (Entomological Utopias) consists of sculptures of &quot;hotel&quot; structures with corridors, galleries and tunnels, inspired by natural forms - such as honeycombs, spider webs, fractal plants and minerals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/technology\/3d-printed-ceramic-sculptures-raphael-emine-hotels-insects-small-wildlife-wasp-02-05-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">surfacesinternational.com+2designboom.com+23dmag.com+2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals and functionality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Biodiversity in cities<\/strong> \u2013 These clay structures are designed to support insect populations and promote their reproduction and residence in urban and park environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design efficiency<\/strong> \u2013 Given the open mesh and porous surfaces, ventilation and adaptation to seasonal changes are enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Behavioral research<\/strong> \u2013 Installation in the park <strong>Maison Blanche<\/strong> in Marseille also serves as a scientific observation: how colors and shapes attract specific types of insects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dmag.com\/news\/artist-creates-unique-insect-hotels-with-wasp-3d-printing\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designboom.com+23dmag.com+2surfacesinternational.com+2<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology and materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Created with the help of <strong>WASP 3D printer<\/strong>: models <strong>WASP 40100 LDM<\/strong> and <strong>Delta WASP 2040 Clay<\/strong> with &quot;continuous feeding&quot; system <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/technology\/3d-printed-ceramic-sculptures-raphael-emine-hotels-insects-small-wildlife-wasp-02-05-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reddit.com+13designboom.com+13surfacesinternational.com+13<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material: local clay suitable for long-term exposure to outdoor conditions - resistant to moisture, temperature changes and wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader context and inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D printing of clay is nothing new \u2013 WASP has previously developed <strong>TECLA<\/strong>, the first clay 3D printed house (2021) in Italy, an example <em>\u201czero-mile\u201d construction<\/em> built with local materials <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tecla_house?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">worldarchitecture.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6australiandesignreview.com+6<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advantages: recyclable material, reduced waste, less dependence on transport, environmentally friendly production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This concept combines art, architecture and ecology into a whole aimed at encouraging biodiversity and strengthening ecosystems within the urban context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcac Additional experiences from the community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Reddit, users described similar DIY projects: roadside clay printers, in-depth technical specifications and useful comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&quot;It&#039;s a bee hotel for solitary bees... The aeration is giving by the material, as long as you don&#039;t glaze or fully fire the clay...&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/fho1kb?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reddit.com+1reddit.com+1<\/a><br>&quot;Clay is pretty sticky naturally... paste like consistency... not runny&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/fhycis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reddit.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Users emphasize the importance of ventilation, avoiding glazing, controlling humidity, and keeping the structure porous. GCC printers use a clay syringe, a \u201csnail\u201d extruder, and a layered approach\u2014details that bring the process closer to home for entomologists and enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages and challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Advantages<\/th><th>Challenges<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Environmentally friendly<\/td><td>Technically demanding \u2013 precise calibration of clay paste<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Promoting biodiversity<\/td><td>Long-term durability against weather conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attractive and educational<\/td><td>The need for population monitoring and maintenance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develops <strong>urban ecology<\/strong> and also changes the approach to materials and production in architecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It continues the trend of sustainable and local construction \u2013 a model like this highlights that clay is not just for houses, but also for small, purpose-oriented installations that encourage life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Les \u201cUtopies entomologiques\u201d are a fascinating example of how technological and ecological innovation can be combined through 3D clay printing. Through carefully designed structures, insects are allowed to find their home in urban environments and awareness of the value of micro-habitats is raised. This project shows that technology like the WASP printer can serve small but important ecological goals \u2013 from true <em>eco-arts<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in how you can print a similar installation yourself, equipment, clay recipes, or specific maintenance tips \u2013 feel free to write!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parisian artist Rapha\u00ebl Emine, in collaboration with the Italian company WASP, has created a series of impressive sculptures made using the 3D ceramic printing technique, which serve as habitats for small\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":850,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized",""],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=849"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/849\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stiroton.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}