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Introduction To Rhino Grasshopper: Learn Parametric Design Basics
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About Introduction To Rhino Grasshopper: Learn Parametric Design Basics
Course Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started With Grasshopper
Rhino Requirements
Grasshopper Key Concepts
The Grasshopper Interface
Canvas Navigation in Grasshopper
Chapter 2: Grasshopper Command and Tabs
Param Tab: Geometry
Param Tab: Primitives
Param Tab: Input
Param Tab: Util
Math Tab
Sets Tab: Overview
Sets Tab: Trees
Sets Tab: Lists and Sequences
Sets Tab: Text
Overview: Vector, Curve, Surface and Mesh Tabs
Vector Tab: Planes
Vector Tab: Grids and Fields
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Geometry Analysis Commands
Primitive Commands
Util Commands
Overview: Intersect and Trasnform Tabs
Intersect Tab: BRep BRep Intersect
Intersect Tab: BRep Plane Intersec
Intersect Tab: Regions Intersect
Array Method by Divide Curve and Move Command
Array Method by Transform: Array
Transform Tab: Affline, Morph, Util Commands
Display Tab: Overview
Display Tab: Point List
Display Tab: Graphs
Display Tab: Dimensions
Display Tab: Color Commands
Chapter 3: Twist Panel Project Overview
Setting Up Inputs
Sketching Out The Functions
Setting Up Base Functions: Divide Curve - Base Points for Structural Frame
Setting Up Base Functions: Sorting Point Lists for Panel Edges
Setting Up Base Functions: Creating Panel Edges and Axes
Advanced Functions: Rotating The Panels
Organizing Repeat Function Groups
Loft Functions With Grafted Tree Input
Baking Final Twist Panel Geometry
Chapter 4: Hex Pavilion Overview Requirements Food4Rhino
Food4Rhino Overview
Creating Base Geometry and Input
Dividing The Surface for UV Input
Sketching Out The Functions
Adding Hex Panels To The Surface
Adding Complex Structure With Trees and Sets
Adding Tween Profiles
Creating Parametric Cluster Forms
Creating Mushroom Columns
Baking The Final Pavilion Into Rhino Geometry
Chapter 5: Intro To Grasshopper Render Preview
Base Geometry - Constructing Nurbs Curves
Lofting Surfaces And Rotating Geometry
Setting Up and Exporting From Render Preview
Animating Grasshopper Renders
Chapter 6: Plugin Guide
Introduction Evolutionary Solvers With Galapagos Solving Area
Using Solvers With Galapagos
Finding The Shortest Path With Galapagos
Adapting Galapagos Solver Equations
Introduction To Ladybug Tools Environmental Analysis
Creating A Sunpath Diagram In Ladybug
Creating A Sun Hours 3D Diagram
Customizing Legend Parameters
Exporting Ladybug Diagrams
Creating A Windrose From Wind Data
Ladybug Conclusion
Introduction To Kangaroo Physics For Grasshopper
Starting A Kangaroo Script
Advanced Mesh Simulations In Kangaroo
Exporting And Customizing Kangaroo Geometry
Course Conclusion
What You Will Learn?
- Learn how to building and develop Parametric Models with Grasshopper 3D in this Introduction to Grasshopper and Parametric Design Primer..
- Parametric Design is one of the key skills for designers today, and Grasshopper scripting skills are in demand skills for those advancing in every design field. Parametric design is a combination of the aesthetics of design with the dynamics of computation. Architects like Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingels are some of the pioneers in parametric design, creating new opportunities with architectural design and building technology..
- Course Summary.
- What you will learn in this course is how to use Grasshopper, and how to apply the program to develop and work on parametric models, as well as major plugins for evolutionary computing, environmental design and physics modeling..
- This course begins with an extensive introduction to the Grasshopper interface. You will learn where everything is and how to navigate to develop projects easily..
- The next course section is how to create and develop the basics variables, inputs and outputs for Grasshopper data. Knowing the input and output are key to developing quality parametric code..
- In the following section, you learn the mathematic and sets functions in Grasshopper that will allow for you to handle complex data and calculations..
- In the next sections, you will learn how to develop and work with the various forms of Rhino geometry in Grasshopper to make your models. This is important for helping you adapt your Grasshopper skill to any project type..
- In the final sections, you will learn about working with the display and manipulation of data in Grasshopper. These parametric skills will prepare you to really develop code that performs to your imagination..
- A bonus section at the end of this course takes you through how to render and animate your Grasshopper models, while in Grasshopper so you can share your productivity and genius directly..
- What you learn:.
- · How to plan Parametric Designs.
- · How to skillfully navigate Grasshopper and build a GH script from scratch.
- · Important concepts and workflows for successful Grasshopper programs.
- · How to debug for program issues.
- · How to export geometry for Rhino project.
- · How to render and animate Grasshopper models.
- - How to use evolutionary computing with Galapagos.
- - How to use environmental design with Ladybug Tools.
- - How to use Physics Models with Kangaroo..
- After this course, you will be able to create and edit Grasshopper models and contribute and collaborate in parametric design projects..
- If you're ready to start building your Parametric Design skill, then see you in the course..
- About The Instructor.
- Brandon Aaron Gibbs is a licensed Architect and instructor, successfully helping thousands of students master design, modeling, and rendering in today's top design programs..