We rely on bees to pollinate the great majority of our food, and now we want them to build our buildings as well? Former editor-in-chief of Gizmodo, Geoff Manaugh, and designer John Becker came up with the idea of using bees to 3D print different architectural ornamentation and shapes using just geometric formwork. Bees are treated as 3D printer printheads and their honey-making glands produce concrete instead of honey.
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