Rhino Grasshopper ( Voronoi Facade )

Voronoi Facade

in this grasshopper example file, you can design a 3D Voronoi facade by defining attractor points and using Graph Mapper and the LunchBox plugin.

Rhino Grasshopper 2.0 (Star Polygon)

Star Polygon

In this example file you can use Grasshopper 2.0 to create a series of parametric polygons with a star shape.

Linkage Mechanism 01

Linkage Mechanism 01

In this grasshopper example, you can create a linkage machanism with a set of hexogonal & trinaglular modules which can be simlulated by the Linketix plugin.

Discretized Growth

Christoph Klemmt, Igor Pantic, Andrei Gheorghe, and Adam Sebestyen propose a methodology of discretized free-form Cellular Growth algorithms in order to utilize the emerging qualities of growth simulations for a feasible architectural design.

Kangaroo Shell Structure

In this grasshopper example file, you can design a kangaroo mesh by using the Fields component and then use the graph mapper to deform it.

Rhino Grasshopper (Mesh+ Facade)

Mesh+ Facade

In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Kangaroo plugin combined with the Mesh+ plugin to model a parametric facade.

Learning From Logs

Learning From Logs

This paper by Kyle Schumann presents a sequence of introductory pedagogical exercises prescribed to undergraduate architecture students aimed at rapid skill development in analog and digital workflows.

Open-Source Tool

This document by Andrea Settimi, Petras Vestartas, Julien Gamerro, and Yves Weinand aims to provide an overview of Cockroach’s most recent point cloud processing applications applied to digital fabrication and design.

Rhino Grasshopper (Radial Gear)

Radial Gear

In this grasshopper example, you can create series of radial gear modules which can be simulated by the Linketix plugin.

Topological Optimisation

Topological Optimisation

This research by Xuyou Yang, Ding Wen Bao, Xin Yan, and Yucheng Zhao suggests an approach to accelerate the topology optimisation process of structures in architectural form-finding by replacing iterative calculation procedures with an end-to-end algorithm via conditional generative adversarial networks.

Formfinding Algorithm

This paper by Farzaneh Oghazian, Nathan Brown, and Felecia Davis presents an optimization-based calibration process for tuning a digital formfinding algorithm used with knitted textile materials in architectural tension structures.

Fold Mapping

Fold Mapping

M. Gardiner, R. Aigner, H. Ogawa, and R. Hanlon present a design method that prioritises in-context design for origami surfaces with periodic tessellations in a parametric CAD workflow using Grasshopper 3D.

Topology Optimization

This research paper by Vishu Bhooshan, Mathias Fuchs, and Shajay Bhooshan explores the use of 3D-printing technologies in prototyping of Topology Optimization (TO) driven design.

Generative Tall Building

The aim of this paper by Samuel Wilkinson and Sean Hanna is to demonstrate a new approach to approximating wind pressure on tall buildings for the application of generative design exploration and optimisation.

Generative Reciprocity

This research by Omid Oliyan Torghabehi identifies the key design parameters and design constraints of reciprocal systems. The results demonstrate the complex coupling of geometry, structural performance and fabrication in these systems, hence an essential need for application of an integrative design process.

Inventory-Constrained Design

This research Omid Oliyan Toghabehi, Peter von Buelow, Steven Mankouche, and Kasey Vliet studied the natural occurrence of branch bifurcations in different wood species to develop practical concepts for design and fabrication of timber joinery in a single bifurcated wood form which would replace traditional mortise and tenon or steel connections.

Reciprocal Shades

This research paper by Omid Oliyan Torghabehi presents a novel computational workflow for design, analysis and fabrication of multi-performance reciprocal systems with planar elements.

Parametric Design in Architecture

This thesis by Roland Hudson, is aimed at establishing a detailed understanding of the tasks related to this new specialism and to develop a set of considerations that should be made when undertaking these tasks.

Complex Structures

The present research by Luis Quispe and Wilfredo Ulloa applies the Parametric Design (PD) and Generative Design (GD) for the generation of complex structures, through the BIM methodology, being implemented in design phase of a new modern proposal for Pavilion J1 of the National University of Engineering from Perú.

Based Design Foundations

Vasiliki Kondyli, Mehul Bhatt, and Timo Hartmann present a precedent-based parametric design method that integrates people-centred design “precedents” rooted in empirical evidence directly within state of the art parametric design systems.

Mesh pipe

In this example file you can use Grasshopper 2.0 to create a series of mesh pipes controlled with a point attractor.

Parametric Construction

This paper by Arturo Lyon and Rodrigo Garcia presents three projects involving the design and fabrication of architectural structures through the use of different parametric software and digital manufacturing methods.

Sustainable Urbanism

This research by Fay Al Khalifa, looks into the impact of using spatial installation projects on the ability of fourth-year architecture students to understand and recall complex philosophical ideas related to architecture and urbanism.

Star Polygon

In this example file you can use Grasshopper 2.0 to create a series of polygon stars in the Z direction and create a lofted surfaces from them.

Platonic 3D Nodes

In this grasshopper example file, you can model a Parametric Platonic space frame strcuture using 3D printed nodes.

Actively Bent Timber

The work presented in this paper by B. D’Amico, A. Kermani, H. Zhang, has aimed to facilitate the design of actively bent grid shells, with particular attention on the use of timber.

Culebra+Dendro Lamp

In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Culebra plugin to generate a series of swarm particles and then use the Dendro plugin to voxelize them.

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