Prototyping Lab + Woodshop

Rapid Prototyping Lab Information:

The Architecture Department's Rapid Prototyping Lab provides equipment and software that
students and faculty can use to fabricate physical objects from CAD models. RPL facilities include three ULS laser cutters, a ZCorp 3D printer which creates three-dimensional models from CAD designs, and a CNC router which carves wood or foam in three dimensions under computer
control. Laser cutters are available for use by students 24 hours/day following a mandatory
safety training session. Students pay a fee for using the ZCorp printer equal to the cost of the materials used.

RPL Website: http://web.mit.edu/arch/RPL

Woodshop Information:

There are two shops available to Architecture Department students: a model building shop on
the fourth floor of building 7, adjacent to the main studio areas, and a shop in Building N51, first
floor, for larger projects.

The RPL and the wood shops are supervised by Chris Dewart.