Origami Roof

In this Grasshopper tutorial for beginners, you will learn how to use the Crane plugin to model a folded plate structure parametrically.

Algorithm by Mohammad Yazdi

Duration : 20 Minutes

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Origami Roof

In this Grasshopper tutorial for beginners, you will learn how to use the Crane plugin to model a folded plate structure parametrically.

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1 review for Origami Roof

  1. BluebirdDigz

    This tutorial was very useful. I’d love to learn how to put a thin chamfer at the bend points so I could easily 3d print the flat surface and bend it into place. Thanks!

    • Admin

      Thank you so much for your kind feedback—we’re glad you found the tutorial useful!

      That’s a great idea. For creating chamfered bend lines to make 3D printing and folding easier, you might want to look into the Crane plugin, which offers excellent tools for origami-style and foldable geometries. It could be very helpful for your use case.

      We’ll also take your suggestion into consideration for future tutorials focused on foldable fabrication techniques. It’s definitely a valuable addition to the workflow.

      Thanks again, and feel free to share your results—we’d love to see what you create!

      Best,

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