Thermoplastic, 3D-printed light and temperature-regulating folding system

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The roof of London's Euston Station serves as a virtual application for the integrated Metaplas system, a project developed by students at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. As part of an investigation by Research Cluster 8 (RC8) of the MArch Architectural Design program, students developed a 3D-printed multi-material system using biodegradable and recyclable thermoplastics. By transforming a series of flat panels into complex three-dimensional forms, the students created a geometric pleated structural system capable of passively controlling interior lighting.

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Courtesy of Metaplas Project
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Cite: Valenzuela, Catalina. "Thermoplastic, 3D-printed light and temperature-regulating folding system" [热塑性塑料,3D打印控制光温的折叠系统] 06 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Milly Mo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1053215/thermoplastic-3d-printed-light-and-temperature-regulating-folding-system> ISSN 0719-8884
Courtesy of Metaplas Project

热塑性塑料,3D打印控制光温的折叠系统

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