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Grasshopper Extensions 2023


This course introduces designers to the extended functions of Grasshopper. Students will learn how to import and use Grasshopper Addons to add some extra features to the Grasshopper interface.
Best for:

Designers looking to go the extra mile with their Grasshopper skills.

Difficulty:
Duration:
3 Hours

Learning Objectives


  1. Participants will be able to be able source and install a range of plug-ins to extend the capabilities of Grasshopper.
  2. Participants will be able to use physics, generative and algorithmic design components to automate option testing.
  3. Participants will be able to map large data sets like OpenStreetMaps and intelligently model city contexts.
  4. Participants will have the introductory skills to directly connect Rhino and Grasshopper with BIM software packages like Revit.

Course Modules



Register to Food4Rhino.com to access great addons
  • 01 | Finding Plugins
Generate Structure, Panels and Subdivisions easily
  • 01 | Installing Lunchbox
  • 02 | Feature Overview
  • 03 | Generating Structure
  • 04 | Panelling
  • 05 | Subdivide
  • 06 | Attractors
Import roads, buildings and urban features from Open Street Maps.
  • 01 | Install
  • 02 | Plotting Features
  • 03 | Feature Data
An introduction to implementing Physics Engines in Grasshopper.
  • 01 | Installation
  • 02 | Dynamic Relaxation
  • 03 | Solid Collisions
Utilise Evolutionary Solvers to explore generative design
  • 01 | Galapagos Solver
  • 02 | Setting up the Site
  • 03 | Instantiate Buildings
  • 04 | Create a Solver
Bring the power of Rhino and Grasshopper to BIM.
  • 01 | Getting Inside Revit
  • 02 | Levels and Floors
  • 03 | Making Grids
  • 04 | Adding Columns
  • 05 | Changing Form

Skills and Careers




2D/3D Modelling


Building Analysis


Data Analysis


Design Automation


Generative Design


Parametric Design

These are some great careers that this course will prepare you for:

3d Parametric Design And Visualisation Specialist, BIM Consultant, Building Information Model Implementer (BIM), Computational Designer, Design Technology Leader/ BIM Manager

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Meet the Author


Andrew Lymn-Penning


Andrew Lymn-Penning, a course coordinator, lecturer, and PhD Candidate at the University of South Australia, is combining his rich expertise in architectural practice, particularly generative and parametric design, with innovative game design principles in his research.

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You'll design faster and more accuratelly


Our members report on average they save 4.4 hours a week per person on design after taking our training. We also provide time-saving plugins to eliminate manual work.



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We have over $25,434 worth of members discounts on most popular software programs. Also, with the design time savings you can take on more projects without adding new staff.



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Our ArchiStar expert team and massive ArchiStar community are here to support you. We answer any question you have within 24 hours (normally a lot faster).





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