Kangaroo Tensile Dome
In this grasshopper example file you can create a parametric tensile dome by using the Kanagroo2 plugin.
Bending-Active Structures
The approach presented in this paper allows feedback between the parametric input of starting geometry and material characteristics, and the output geometry and internal stress.
Kangaroo Tensile Structure
In this grasshopper tutorial, we are going to use the Kangaroo 2 plugin to model a tensile structure by using a rectangular mesh base and a series of curves for controlling the overall shape.
Rotating Arcs Pavilion
in this grasshopper example file you can create a series of twisted arcs as a parametric pavilion and use the graph mapper to extract different parts of the base surface.
Mesh Arc Paneling
In this grasshopper example file You can generate different paneling patterns on a parametric Arc.
Equilateral Polyhedral Geometries
This paper discusses the development of a kit of parts of reciprocal bending-active components based on a selection of polyhedral dome types.
Radial attractor Point
In this grasshopper example file you can use an attractor point to generate a parametric radial pattern with circles.
Kangaroo ReMesh
In this grasshopper example file you can use the RemeshByColour Component from the Kangaroo2 plugin to generate a parametric mesh with different Triangular Mesh Faces.
Self-Interlocking Modular Shell
This paper presents and discusses the digital modelling methods used for the design of the pavilion, as well as the lessons learned by real scale fabrication and assembly.
Hexagonal Lunchbox Pattern
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the native Grasshopper components combined with the Lunchbox plugin to create a 3D hexagonal pattern. Script By:Kiarash Kiany Download Example Related Plugins Dendro Lunchbox minimal surface creator Human Plugins Official Links Dendro Lunchbox minimal surface creator Human
Digital Design Process
In this article, we briefly present the literature focusing on curved folding in computational geometry, as well as the scope and description of a subclass of curved folding operation.
Spatial Design
This study discusses about biomimicry which is sustainable innovation inspired by Earth’s diverse lifeforms which embody high-performance and resource-efficient design solutions.
Tensile Canopy
in this grasshopper example file you can design a parametric sunshade and use the Kangaroo 2 Plugin to relax the meshes.
Nature-Based Framework
The main objective of this paper is to highlight the natural strategies of solving the problems of sustainable architectural design as an integrated approach for the knowledge of the secrets of sustainability.
Parametric Roof Panels
In this grasshopper example file You can model a parametric Roof by rotating a base pattern around an axis.
Alternative Biomimicry
This research aims to examine biomimicry in architecture as a potential solution to sustainable building design. It analyses the basic principles and advances in biomimicry in architectural design and discusses five case studies to study how biomimicry has so far been applied in the built environment.
Particles Facade
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Culebra plugin to simulate a swarmy behaviour of a series of particles on a facade.
Bionic Design
This thesis aims to study the theoretical fundamentals of this concept, explain its methodologies, and demonstrate its applicability in architecture.
Spherical Helix
In this grasshopper example file you can model a parametric Spherical Helix and then use the PufferFish Plugin to morph a pattern on it.
Modular Kinematic Timber
This paper explains the construction scheme of a modular post formed gridshell. The scheme and the module are designed to efficiently handle both Form Finding, Fabrication and Raising, and they are tested through the construction of a full scale pavilion in Trondheim, Norway.
Space Frame Roof
In this grasshopper example file you can create a space frame structure on a parametric Nurbs surface.
Automatic Triangular Grid
A novel method for automatic triangular grid generation on a free-form surface based on Coulomb’s law is proposed in this
paper, which we refer to as the particle self-organizing system (PSOS).
Pentagon Paneling
In this grasshopper example file you can create a parametric 3d pattern by lofting a series of curves inside a polygon.
Parametric Facade Panels
In this grasshopper example file You can use the graph mapper to fold a series of parametric panels and design a parametric facade.
Bending-Active Structure
This PhD thesis aims to provide an indepth analysis on the applicability of the active bending principle to the design of lightweight structures, in particular pedestrian bridges.
Topos Spiral Boxes
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Topos plugin to simulate a topology optimization of a series of boxes located on a spiral curve.
Random Plane Split
In this grasshopper example file you can divide a surface by using a random generated cutting plane and then convert it to a frame.
Active Bending
In this paper structures that actively use bending as a self-forming process are reviewed. By bringing together important material developments and various historical as well as recently built samples of such structures, the aim is to show coherences in their design approach, structural systems and behavior.
Voronoi Surface
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the native Grasshopper components combined with the Pufferfish plugin to create a parametric surface with Voronoi patterns.
Surface Flow Curves
In this grasshopper example file you can generate the flow curves by moving a point on a Nurbs surface.