Elastic Gridshell
This paper presents the design and construction of a 36m2 gridshell, the rigidity of which is achieved
through the bending of an initially flat grid of 210 reclaimed skis.
3d graphic statics Table
In this grasshopper example file you can use the 3d graphic statics Plug-in to convert a Pyramid into a compression only structure and use it as a table.
Space Frame Attractor
In this grasshopper example file You can model a parametric space frame structure and convert it into a smooth singular mesh using the Kangaroo2 plugin.
Structural Optimization
This paper proposes indicators to evaluate a priori the quality of design space of gridshells covered with different patterns for these fabrication constraints.
Nursery Polar Fields
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Nursery plugin to generate and simulate a set of polar fields and then use the Pufferfish plugin to create a discrete version of them .
Weaverbird Field Attractor
In this grasshopper example file you can generate a parametric mesh field by using the weaverbird plugin and defining an attractor point.
Geodesic Gridshells
Voss nets constitute a proficient family of surfaces for the conception of doubly-curved structures. In this paper, they have been addressed for their capacity to model surfaces which can be built from elastically bent rectangular laths and covered with flat panels.
Radial Kangaroo Mesh
In this grasshopper example file you can simulate an inflated mesh with radial curves by using the Kangaroo2 plugin.
Anemone Smooth Branching
In this grasshopper example file You can model a smooth branching structure by using the Anemone plugin.
4D Printing Technology
This paper proposes a new method based on smart materials and 4D printing technology to design and fabricate more compact structures that can realize self-reconfiguration via environmental stimulus without the need to alter sub-structures or components.
Twisting Mesh Frame
In this Grasshopper example file you can model a parametric rotating mesh frame.
Optimized Roof
In this Grasshopper example file you can use The tOpos Plugin to model an optimized column for a roof which is inspired by the Qatar national convention centre.
Folding Techniques
This research provides an overview of using folding techniques in architecture design, with an emphasis on their new applications.
Random Plane Extrusion
In this grasshopper example file you can extrude a series of polygons to a random plane to generate a parametric pattern.
Voronoi Extrusion
In this grasshopper example file you can apply a spin force on a series of voronoi cells.
Foldable Structure
This study focuses on folding techniques used in architecture for designing temporary spaces using foldable and deployable structures.
Roof Space Frame
In this grasshopper example file You can use the Lunchbox plugin to model a parametric Space frame structure for a roof.
Flat-Foldable Planar
This paper presents a computational design method to obtain collapsible variations of rigid-foldable surfaces, i.e., continuously and finitely transformable polyhedral surfaces, homeomorphic to disks and cylinders.
Parametric Cones
In this Grasshopper example file you can use the Kangaroo2 Plugin combined with the Open Nest plugin to circle pack a series of cones on a surface.
Rationalizing Curved Folding
This paper proposes a modeling method based on rationalizing curved folding in order to find the form variations of 1DOF origami mechanism.
Elastic Curves
In this grasshopper example file You can extract the iso-curves of a parametric surface and then convert it to a mesh. Finally you can use the Mesh+ Plug-in to give it some patterns.
Blob Candle Holder
In this Grasshopper example file you can Use The Dendro plugin to model a parametric candle holder and defining a series of points as the center of the Blobs.
Curved-Line Folding
Curved-line folding is the act of folding a flat sheet of material along a curved crease pattern in order to create a 3D shape, using the combination of folding (plastic deformation) and bending (elastic deformation).
Hexagonal Force Field
In this grasshopper example file you can mode a parametric Hexagonal Pattern by using a series of points as the center of a Force Field component.
Parametric Twisting Chair
In this grasshopper example file you can use the Weaverbird plugin to convert a parametric chair to a smooth mesh and then twist it.
Curved-Line Folding
Curved-line folding is the act of folding a flat sheet of material along a curved crease pattern in order to create a three-dimensional shape. It is a creative and innovative way to produce lightweight and geometrically stiff components using only sheet materials.
Kangaroo Mesh Box
In this Grasshopper example file you can use The Kangaroo2 plugin to deform a tensile mesh box by defining variable anchor points.
Space Frame Arc
In this grasshopper example file You can model a parametric arc and convert it into a space frame structure and control the division.
Curve-Crease Folded Panels
The research incorporated in the paper stems from the design and fabrication of a self-supporting, multi-panel installation for the Venice Biennale 2012 and operates against the backdrop of the exciting potentials that the field of curved-crease folding offers in the development of curved surfaces that can be manufactured from sheet material.
Kangaroo Maze Inflation
In this grasshopper example file you can simulate various inflated mazes on a mesh by using the kangaroo2 plugin.