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#3DStartup: Parastruct Drives Sustainability in the Construction Sector
The startup Parastruct has attracted attention, especially after winning in the “Waste Management and Recycling” category from Kurier magazine. With innovative solutions that follow the principles of circular production, the company is at the forefront when it comes to pursuing&h
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The startup Parastruct has attracted attention, especially after winning in the “Waste Management and Recycling” category from Kurier magazine. With innovative solutions that follow the principles of circular production, the company is at the forefront when it comes to pursuing a sustainable path in the construction sector. But that is not all. In our interview with Parastruct’s founder, Georg Breitenberger, he tells us about the philosophy behind circular production, the goals of the young company, and gives a comprehensive overview of the technologies Parastruct uses. The former master bricklayer draws on numerous sources of experience, from his artisanal training to study trips in Taiwan, to help shape Parastruct’s way of operating. Read the interview and discover the behind-the-scenes of Parastruct!
3DN: Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us how you first got involved with 3D printing?
Georg Breitenberger founded Parastruct in 2021.
My name is Georg Breitenberger, and I am a master bricklayer by trade. I later studied civil engineering and business administration, and then worked for a time in real estate development and the precast concrete industry. In 2021, I decided to found Parastruct. At Parastruct, we develop sustainable materials from biogenic and mineral waste. We create these materials for 3D printing in the construction industry and foster collaborative projects between machinery manufacturers and 3D printing solution providers.
I first came into contact with 3D printing about ten years ago, almost by chance. I have always been interested in new technologies, and during my rather dull studies, I learned about 3D concrete printing through a friend. By coincidence, I was working at a laboratory in a technical testing and research institute at the time. This eventually led to a larger project at a university in Taiwan, which at that time was the only source of funding for our project. Later, the precast concrete industry took notice, and I subsequently developed 3D printers and materials for various companies.
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