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INTRODUCTION TO PARAMETRIC ARCHITECTURE

21 - Day Course

Online course on Parametric Architecture using
RHINO + GRASSHOPPER
  ( Course medium : English )
Instructor : Ar. Arun Prasad (Computational designer, Founder of Hybrid Rhythm PVT LTD )
Timing:   Monday to Friday: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM IST

₹8999.00

₹14999.00
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Description

ABOUT THE COURSE:
This is an introduction to Parametric Architecture course (beginner to intermediate).

Architecture students and professionals can attend this course to get an overview and learn the process of parametric design in architecture.

 

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:

This course is for Architecture and Design professionals and students, who would like to explore parametric design techniques and understand how to use computational design tools.

 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Arun Prasad was shortlisted among Top 10 finalist in Dubai Design Week Abwab pavilion design competition held at Dubai Design District 2021. He is the founder of Hybrid Rhythm PVT LTD, An avant-garde design research firm focusing on cutting edge technology in architecture and its applications, He is practicing as a Computational designer and consultant for various start-ups across India.

 

FAQ

 

1, What are the prerequisites for this course?

 

  • Basic knowledge of 3d modelling.

  • Basic mathematics for coding using grasshopper.

  • System with Rhino Installed

  • Basic Knowledge of Architecture

 

2, Would recorded videos be available for the Live sessions?

 

  • All classes would be live. However, recording of the classes will be available to anyone who missed a session

Course Features
  • Simple and easy to understand mode of workshop

  • Follow along modellings

  • Video recordings are available

Introduction to Rhinoceros
Module 1 :
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  • Introduction to Rhinoceros 3D - Learning 2d/3d curves & basic 3D modeling Rhino interface & navigation - Layer window - Setting up units

  • Drafting lines & polylines - 2Ddrawing / drafting & editing

  • Basic 3D Solid modeling & manipulation-Boolean operations and Array functions

  • Live Modeling exercise - drafting and 3D modeling a small residential unit

  • Learning Curves in Rhino - Creating, Rebuilding & Editing Understanding freeform

    surface modeling through to real-world architectural structures

Modelling in Rhinoceros
Module 2 :
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  • Fluidic/Free-form surfaces in Rhino - Creating surfaces from curves -Editing & Rebuilding Controlled surface manipulation-Twisting, Bending, Contouring

  • Curve & Surface operations - trimming, splitting, matching

  • Fluidic live modeling: Model a parametric bench

  • Remodeling Rapana Street Library or Bosjes Chapel by Steyn Studio

Advanced Modelling in Rhinoceros
Module 3 :
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  • Surface analysis and error correction

  • Advanced Surface blending & curve blending techniques

  • Solid tools and its manipulations

  • Generating 3D models from sketches

  • Modeling Exercise: Remodeling Harbin Opera House by MAD architects &

    Remodeling Mobile Art Pavilion by Zaha Hadid architects

  • Creating 2d line drawings - Plans, Sections, Elevations and Isometric views from 3D

    Model

Introduction to Grasshopper
Module 4 :
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  • Introduction to Parametric Design & Grasshopper - Developing algorithmic thinking abilities.

  • Introduction to Parametric Architecture & Grasshopper

  • Grasshopper interface & Linking Rhino geometries

  • Number sequences -series, range & domain

  • Understanding data structures - data type and basic data manipulation

  • Decoding logics of Parametric patterns - geometric Grids

  • our first parametric facade design - Formstelle by Format Architects

GRASSHOPPER 3D + LUNCH BOX
Module 5 :
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  • Data manipulation - Paneling systems for fluidic forms - Complex pattern creation & Fabrication using Parakeet plugin

  • Surface paneling using lunchbox

  • Live Modeling exercise: Recreating Louvre Abu Dhabi by Jean Nouvel & Parametric

    pavilions

GRASSHOPPER 3D + OPEN NEST
Module 6 :
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  • Using math equations and advance data manipulation to create complex parametric structures

  • Extended data manipulation; random reduce, dispatch components

  • Parametric Modeling exercise: Parametric bench and calatrava sine wave facade

  • Generating fabrication drawings using Open nest plugin.

GRASSHOPPER 3D + LADYBUG
Module 7 :
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  • Environmental analysis and form optimization and Advanced parametric modelling Generating Mathematical geometries using graph mappers and trigonometric functions Modelling parametric structures: Skyscraper, Stadium

  • Analysing the parametric structure with respect to environmental factors - solar radiation - light & shadow- wind E.T.0 using Ladybug

GRASSHOPPER 3D + PUFFERFISH + WEAVERBIRD
Module 8 :
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  • Simulative form-finding & experimental design workflow using plugins GRASSHOPPER 3D + PUFFERFISH + WEAVERBIRD

  • Meshes in grasshopper & Introduction to Kangaroo and its basic objectives

  • Simulative form finding using Kangaroo for Tensile structures