Forma Systems
Shaping the future of sustainable construction
Idea in Construction
Introduction
Shape-optimized concrete floors and enabling additive manufacturing technology.
Problem
As much as 70% of the cement and steel used to construct conventional concrete floors is structurally unnecessary. Since concrete floors are one of the world's most common building products, this excessive material leads to excessive costs and excessive carbon emissions. A lack of design and fabrication options has limited the ability of the sector to innovate.
Opportunity
Forma Systems engineers shape-optimized concrete floors that use up to 72% less material than industry-standard floors. Through novel optimization software and additive manufacturing mold technologies, our floors allocate material only where it is required structurally, saving significant costs and carbon emissions.