Deployable Tensegrity Structures
The research presented in this paper is focused on developing preliminary construction strategies for architectural-scale deployable tensegrity structures that use low-pressure air-struts.
Lunchbox Space Frame
In this grasshopper example file You can use the Lunchbox plugin + Weaverbird to generate a parametric space frame structure.
Particle Pavilion
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the CulebraV1.0 to create a series of particles and use the Dendro plugin to convert them into a mesh.
Parametric Arcs
In this grasshopper example file You can model a parametric Arc-based structure by using the Parakeet & Pufferfish Plugin.
Scaleless-Seamless
This research hypothesis revisits a retro mode of tessellating, the geometry that originates in Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, in the context of the evolving computational design and fabrication methods.
Tensile Facade
in this grasshopper example file, you can create a parametric pattern for tensile facade using lunxbox and kangaroo 2. then you can manipulate the base surface with graphmapper.
Retractable Shade
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Minimal Surface Creator Plugin to model a retractable shade structure .
Origami-Adapted Designs
This paper describes areas of consideration for the most straightforward of the origami-based design cases: when the final design resembles the origami model on which it is based.
Kangaroo Tensile Mesh
In this grasshopper example file you can model a parametric tensile mesh by applying equal loads to a mesh vertices & by using the Kanagroo2 Plugin.
Lunchbox Parametric Roof
In this grasshopper example file You can model a parametric triangular-based roof by using the Lunchbox & Pufferfish plugin.
ARCHITECTURE IN-PLAY
The subject of this book is how architectural design integrates and negotiates the digital; in our contemporary context, this is nothing short of reciprocal innovation. This book surveys the rapidly evolving landscape of projects and trends that are finally catching up with the past.
Kangaroo Tensile Structure
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Kangaroo 2 Plugin to model a tensile mesh by moving the anchors on a series of Arcs.
4D printing on textiles
This design-led research investigates the development of self-forming wearable composite structures by 3D printing semi-elastic embossed patterns out of semi elastic Thermoplastic Polyurethane 95 (TPU95) filament on pre-stretched textiles and releasing the stress after the printing has been completed.
Kangaroo Tensile Shell
In this grasshopper example file you can model a parametric shell structure by using the Kangaroo 2 Plugin combined with Mesh + & Ngon.
Kinetic Solar Panels
This paper focuses on the applications of geometrically transformable and expandable structures with deployed “energy production” mode and retracted “wind shedding” mode to replace the fixed photovoltaic (PV) panels and racking systems currently used in buildings rooftop installations.
Box Morphing pattern
in this grasshopper example file, you can use a point attractor combined with the Pufferfish plugin to generate complex 3d forms.
Tree-Structure Canopy
This paper describes and reflects on the design and manufacturing process of the Tree-Structure canopy for the WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt upon Main, completed early 2011.
Weaverbird Facade
In this grasshopper example file you can use the weaverbird plugin to design a parametric Facade.
Transformable Structures
The main aim of this thesis is to provide insight in the design of transformable structures on an architectural scale.
Discrete Design
In this grasshopper example file, you can design parametric 3d patterns based on a Discrete method.
Anemone Loop Form
In this grasshopper example file You can design a parametric loop based form by using the Anemone plugin.
Ruga Architectural Skin
This paper presents the concept and design requirements of an innovative architectural skin that can potentially be deployed instantaneously for temporary architecture and other related applications.
Force Field Lines
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the field component to design a parametric 2D pattern.
Parametric Folding Roof
In this grasshopper example file You can design a parametric Folding Roof by using the Lunchbox plugin.
Transformable Structure
This paper examines the kinetic transformable spatial-bar structures that can alter their forms from any free-form geometry to another, which can be named as Free-form transformable structures (FFTS).
Kangaroo Tensile Installation
In this grasshopper example file you can design a parametrc tenile installation by using the Kangaroo2 plugin.
Rotating Circular Panels
In this grasshopper example file You can design a series of parametric Rotating Circular Panels.
Neuroevolutionary Generative Design
This work presents the development of a proof-of-concept generative design tool for the AEC industry, named Aplysia.
Twisted Curves Pavilion
in this grasshopper example file you can use the sorting technique for a series of curves to Design a Parametric Pavilion.
Traditional Chinese Timber
This paper explores how the Dougong components could be reinvented through the use of parametric tools and robotic fabrication methods and thus applied to contemporary architectural structures.