The architecture world witnessed a transformative year in 2024, with 3D printing continuing to broaden the possibilities of design and construction. From high-profile collaborations between architecture firms and technology companies to groundbreaking projects that span continentsand even reach beyond Earththis year marked a surge in innovation across construction sites and research labs alike.This year, Archinects editorial included exclusive insights from BIGs Bjarke Ingels and ICONs Melodie Yashar, digging deeper into a collaboration spanning 3D printing materials, hardware, software, and business models. Elsewhere, we saw notable projects such as North Americas first 3D-printed three-story home and the worlds tallest 3D-printed tower in Switzerland, and innovative research led by institutions including MIT, Princeton, ETH Zurich, and IAAC, dwelling on topics as diverse as fish scales to liquid metal.To further explore these trends, we have set out the key developments a...