Natalie Pearl
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About
Natalie Pearl is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of sustainable construction and digital fabrication, with a primary focus on 3D printing with earth-based materials. Her work addresses the urgent need for low-carbon, circular building practices by developing methods to process local soils into printable construction materials. Pearl’s major contributions include demonstrating how 3D printing can transform raw earth—a globally abundant resource—into structurally sound building components while minimizing waste and embodied energy. Her landmark 2024 paper, “3D printing earth: Local, circular material processing, fabrication methods, and Life Cycle Assessment,” has already garnered 45 citations, underscoring its influence in the emerging field of earth-based additive manufacturing. This work provides a comprehensive life cycle assessment that quantifies the environmental benefits of local material sourcing and closed-loop processing. Pearl’s research is notable for bridging material science, digital fabrication, and sustainability, offering a scalable pathway toward regenerative architecture. Her achievements position her as a leading voice in the movement to decarbonize the built environment through innovative, nature-aligned technologies.
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