Po Yen Chen

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Po Yen Chen is an emerging researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, advanced manufacturing, and architectural technology. Their most notable work focuses on the integration of large-scale robotic 3D printing (LSR3DP) into real-world building applications, particularly exploring how cutting-edge fabrication methods can transform contemporary façade design. Chen's research investigates the use of plastic materials — valued for their lightweight properties, formability, transparency, and durability — as viable components in curtain wall systems, bridging the gap between experimental manufacturing techniques and practical construction implementation. Their 2024 publication, "Integration of a 3D-Printed Façade Unit in a Curtain Wall System," represents a significant contribution to the field of building envelope innovation, demonstrating how bespoke, translucent façade components can be produced and successfully incorporated into established architectural systems. Though early in its citation trajectory with 3 citations, this work positions Chen as a pioneering voice in the growing discourse around digitally fabricated building components. Their research holds meaningful implications for the future of sustainable, customizable architecture, offering pathways toward more efficient and design-flexible construction practices that could reshape how buildings are both imagined and built.