RhinoArtisan, version 6.0 now available!

 

The creators of RhinoGold are now introducing version 6.0 of RhinoArtisan, a Rhino plugin specifically designed to optimize the workflow of designers, retailers, and vendors in the jewelry industry.

Thanks to an intuitive interface and a set of advanced tools, RhinoArtisan 6.0 enables designers to take their ideas from concept to realization faster and more efficiently. The seamless integration with Rhino provides a robust environment for creating complex designs, while the improved modelling and visualization functions allow users to explore new creative possibilities.

RhinoArtisan 6.0 now includes improvements in builders, gems, manufacturing and more, setting a significant step toward the future of digital jewelry and providing professionals with the necessary tools to excel in an ever-evolving market.

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VisualARQ 3 is Here!

VisualARQ 3 has been released!

This new version, compatible with Rhino 7 and Rhino 8, represents a significant leap forward in quality and functionality. VisualARQ3 will revolutionize how you use Rhino to develop comprehensive architectural projects.

After several years of development, this release incorporates over 1000 user-requested features, suggestions, and bug fixes since the VisualARQ 2.13 version. 

Some of the main new features of VisualARQ 3 include:

• Objects Link to Levels
• IFC 4 Support
• Dynamic Table Report Panel
• Buildings with Boundary
• Clashes and Clearances Report
• Reflected Ceiling Plans
• Guides
• Walls and Curtain Walls from Grasshopper Styles
• Objects Intersections and Interferences
• Profile Manager
• Export Layouts to DWG

...and many more!

SIGraDi 2024 - Biodigital intelligent systems (Barcelona, Nov 13-15)

SIGraDi 2024 - Biodigital intelligent systems

UIC Barcelona, Nov 13-15

SIGraDi 2024 main theme is about the application of biodigital intelligent systems in the world of architecture design and art, from a research, teaching and professional practice perspectives.

Biodigital intelligent systems refer to a confluence of principles from biology, digital technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) to create intelligent systems inspired by living organisms through a systemic approach. This field encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary areas, including bio-inspired robotics, artificial life, evolutionary algorithms, computational neuroscience, and more. They often draw inspiration from biological structures, processes, and mechanisms, highlighting the power of biological systems and natural intelligence to create advanced and innovative technologies to adapt, learn, and solve complex problems. 

By emulating the principles and mechanisms observed in living organisms, these systems can exhibit remarkable capabilities such as self-organization, self-repair, robustness, and adaptability. Examples include bio-inspired robots to navigate challenging terrains, swarm robotics systems inspired by the collective behavior of social insects, neural networks based on brain, evolutionary algorithms to optimize complex tasks by mimicking natural selection and genetic variation. Finally, Biodigital Intelligent Systems are changing our world and pushing it towards a Biodigital future.

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ART Required Online Training: October 22-31, 2024

 

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US!

Would you benefit by becoming an Authorized Rhino Trainer (ART)?

Your certification will allow you to stand out from others offering Rhino training. 

As an ART, you can post your class schedule to the Rhino Learn page for exposure to Rhino users who visit the website. This schedule can be searched by type of training and region. 

ART Requirements include participation in this online class.

This online class is for ART candidates in the North and Latin American Regions. (Other regions may also give permission for you to join our class.)

Online Class Format

• Six Sessions
  Week 1: October 22, 23, 24
  Week 2: October 29, 30, 31
  (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday x 2 weeks)
• Time: 8 AM-12 PM PST

See details, sign-up, and outline.

Additional Details

• "Live" Attendance for 90% of class is required for ART credit.

• Webcam check-in at the beginning of each session is required for class credit.

• This class is typically offered twice a year.

See the ART Requirements for all Regions.

Questions? Please email Mary Ann Fugier. 

Car Render Challenge 2024 by 3DModels.org: 11th Annual Competition

3DModels.org presents the 11th Annual Car Render Challenge, running from September 24 to December 4, 2024. This competition invites 3D artists worldwide to demonstrate their skills in automotive modeling and visualization.

Participants are tasked with creating a 3D car model, placing it in an evocative environment, and producing a single, captivating render. Artists can draw inspiration from existing vehicles or design something entirely new.

Open to professionals, hobbyists, and students, the Car Render Challenge welcomes a range of skill levels. Entries will be evaluated on visual appeal, originality, technical execution, and narrative quality. A panel of experienced 3D artists and industry professionals will assess the submissions.

Thanks to our sponsors from the 3D software and hardware industry, the competition offers a variety of prizes. These rewards aim to recognize quality work and provide tools for further skill development.

The Car Render Challenge provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their abilities, challenge themselves, and connect with the global 3D community. It offers a platform for skill improvement and potential career advancement in the 3D industry.

Full competition details and submission guidelines...

 

Rhino User Webinar: Leveraging CAD and CFD to Revolutionize the Maritime Industry

 Rhino User Webinar

Leveraging CAD and CFD to Revolutionize the Maritime Industry

13 November 2024 at 4:00 pm (CET) 

Discover how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are transforming the way engineering and R&D is done in the world and how CAD experts in Rhino have been essential to its rise. Hosted by Aerotak’s Henrik Mikkelsen and Astrid Kjærbølling, this event will provide an in-depth look at how CAD  and CFD are revolutionizing various industries, with particular focus on the maritime and shipping industry.

The webinar will start with an introduction to Aerotak, going on to the nexus between state-of-the-art CFD simulations and professional CAD.

The webinar will feature two distinct cases wherein Aerotak has the potential of changing the way the maritime and life science industries progress.

Speakers:

Henrik Mikkelsen, PhD, is a Partner at Aerotak and a Senior Fluid Mechanics Specialist. He has a background in Naval Architecture and previously worked at OSK-ShipTech, where he became Head of CFD. His PhD from Denmark’s Technical University focused on ship hydrodynamics, with an emphasis on applying CFD to real-world scenarios.

Astrid Kjærbølling is Aerotak’s CAD expert, with ten years of experience with computer-assisted design, going from FORCE Technology’s Hydro- and Aerodynamics department  to Aerotak as a draftsman. Astrid has in-depth experience with a variety of CAD software, and is an expert on Rhino, using the platform to make intricate technical drawings for a wide range of clients.

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Jewelry Design in Rhinoceros 3D by SABIT

Jewelry Design in Rhinoceros 3D

by SABIT

In this course, you will learn how to design jewellery using Rhinoceros 3D software. You will get acquainted with the program interface, understand the essential tools for jewelry design, and the methods of building jewelry objects will become clear. You will learn how to create rings, earrings, and simple bands. The knowledge gained will provide you with a foundation for further independent work and open the door to the world of 3D designers using advanced technology in the jewelry industry.

For whom:

The course is designed for everyone who wants to learn the basics of jewelry design in Rhinoceros 3D. No prior knowledge of the program is required, and its advantage is that learning the program is simultaneously a practical experience of creating jewelry models.

What will you learn:

• Basic aspects of the program's interface
• Learn methods for building basic jewellery objects
• Get familiar with basic technologies used in jewellery design within the scope of 3D modelling
• Learn how to prepare models for 3D printing

Format: Online

Date: Available on demand

Duration: 4 lessons 8 hours

Language: Polish

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ShapeMap 1.0 for Rhino 8 has been released

 

ShapeMap is a plugin for Grasshopper, developed by the McNeel Asia China team. It integrates multiple basic functions in Rhino and has undergone secondary development. This plugin allows users to map any curve texture designed on a plane onto the surfaces of complex 3D models, while minimizing or eliminating deformation of the texture curves on the 3D surfaces. With ShapeMap, designing textures on 3D model surfaces becomes much easier, and the operation process is intuitive and simple.

📌 Now you can use PackageManager command in the command line of Rhino 8 Windows to search ShapeMap and install it...

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Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting | 12 November 2024

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting

Join us at our hosts, Zaha Hadid Architects, for the Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting. Following a welcome from the Grasshopper UK Meeting organizers Simply Rhino, we’ll have presentations from our hosts, Zaha Hadid Architects, and our invited guests from Buro Happold Engineers and Chaos, the developers of Enscape and V-Ray. At the end of the meeting, there will be time for conversations and networking.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Zaha Hadid, 101 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EZ
Time: 18:30-20:30
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Presentations: 

• Vishu Bhooshan – Zaha Hadid Architects
  Integrated Design: technologies for research-enabled architectural practice; by Computation and Design (CODE) group of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)

• Norbert Gräser – Chaos
  Enscape and Enscape Impact
  
  
• Rob May + Dr Al Fisher – Buro Happold
  Supercharged Design Workflows with Rhino and Grasshopper

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3D Designer in 45 Days by SABIT

 

3D Designer in 45 Days

by SABIT

Ready to boost your income while enjoying the freedom to work from anywhere? SABIT's course is your gateway to a high-demand field where you can earn significantly more as you grow. Tailored for those who crave creative expression and career flexibility, this course provides the essential skills and knowledge you need to succeed in Rhino. Guided by experienced mentors every step of the way, you’ll learn to take on exciting projects and build a rewarding career that fits your lifestyle. 

What will you gain from this course:

The advantages of 3D Designer in 45 Days make it the best choice for anyone aiming to succeed in 3D modeling. Take the first step towards professional success in the world of 3D design! Enroll now and start your journey to making your dream a reality!

Format: Hybrid

Date: Available on demand

Duration: 45 days (2 hours a day)

Language: English, Polish

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Rhino User Webinar: Electrical Appliances in Rhino & Grasshopper

Rhino User Webinar
Electrical Appliances in Rhino & Grasshopper
6 November 2024 at 4:00 pm (CET) 

Join us for an in-depth tutorial on modeling an electrical appliance (hand blender), where you'll learn to create NURBS curves, surfaces, and intricate details in Rhino using solid boolean operations. In this session, we'll build every part of the blender—from the body and button to the blade. Then, we'll dive into Grasshopper to apply textures, adding a dynamic layer of design versatility to your model. This webinar is perfect for industrial designers, product developers, and 3D modeling enthusiasts looking to enhance their Rhino and Grasshopper skills and design students seeking to build a standout portfolio.

Aman Agrawal | Founder Cademy.xyz

An industrial designer specializing in creating complex 3D surface models and parametric textures for manufacturing. He has consulted industry leaders such as Design Partners, BSH, and Hamilton Beach. Aman shares his extensive knowledge and practical experience with hundreds of design students and professionals worldwide through engaging LIVE classes at Cademy.xyz.

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Stage plugin for Rhino - Real-time Rendering

Experience the future of design with the new Stage plugin for Rhino, now in beta and harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5. 

This cutting-edge plugin seamlessly integrates real-time rendering and visualization directly into Rhino, enabling you to view updates and changes instantly as you work. Stage delivers breathtakingly photorealistic results, dynamic lighting, and unparalleled speed, all in real-time. Whether fine-tuning details or showcasing your final designs, the Stage plugin enhances your workflow with stunning visuals and exceptional performance. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your design process. 

Join the beta today by visiting Stage for Rhino...

Rhino.Inside.Revit online workshop, 13-15 November 2024 (McNeel Europe)

Rhino.Inside.Revit online workshop

Tutors: Junghwo Park

13–15 November 2024

10 am–5 pm CET

Host: McNeel Europe 

With Rhino 8 and the introduction of Rhino.Inside, Revit and Rhino/Grasshopper now integrate more seamlessly than ever. Rhino.Inside enables developers to push boundaries further by creating custom Grasshopper components (using C# or Python) that can directly access the Revit API within the same runtime environment. In this context, Junghwo Park, Head of VDC at Umdasch Group Ventures, will conduct Rhino.Inside.Revit online workshops at McNeel Europe.

What you will learn: Participants will get a basic understanding of how to use Rhino.Inside, will learn about BIM Management use-cases using Rhino.Inside, and BIM workflows using Rhino.Inside and useful Grasshopper plugins for parametric BIM Design.

Day 1 - Get started with Rhino.Inside.Revit (RIR)

• Introduction to Rhino.Inside.Revit and its limitations
• Essential Grasshopper Plugins: Enhancing RIR workflows
• Unit Management: Comparing Revit and Rhino Units
• Project Setup: Defining the Revit project framework and managing project documents (Project Information, Project Parameters, Active Documents, and Revit Links)
• Selection and Filtering: Methods for efficient selection and filtering
• Creating Revit Elements: Architectural, landscaping, and structural components
• Hands-on Tutorial: Setting up your own Rhino.Inside.Revit project

Day 2 - Create and modify Revit elements and information

• Form Creation: Designing forms in the Revit Family Editor environment
• Material Creation: Defining Revit materials and associated data
• Family Creation: Developing loadable families
• Parameter Management: Retrieving and setting Revit parameters
• Geometry Translation: Converting Rhino SubD geometry into Revit elements
• Revit Topology: Managing rooms, areas, and spaces
• Element Analysis: Analyzing Revit geometries, basic walls, and curtain walls

Day 3 - Documenting and exploring the potential of Rhino.Inside.Revit

• View and Sheet Creation: Generating Revit views and sheets
• Region Creation: Utilizing Rhino’s MakeHatch to create a Revit model and draft regions
• Documentation Details: Annotations and detailing in Revit
• Hands-on Tutorials:
• Parametric BIM Design (Bridge & Building)
• Structural Analytical Model
• Clash Detection
• Tips and Best Practices: Expert advice for working with Rhino.Inside.Revit

Course requirements: Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit. The workshop is aimed at Revit and Rhino users, BIM creators, coordinators, and managers interested in parametric BIM workflows.

Online course fees for each course: EUR 395,- (+VAT); full-time students and university teachers get a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.

Maximum number of participants for each course: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting | 6 November 2024

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting

On Wednesday, November 6th, join us at our hosts, Arup, for our second Manchester-based Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting. Our hosts will give two Grasshopper-focused presentations, followed by a welcome from Paul Cowell from the Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting organizers, Simply Rhino. At the end of the meeting, there will be time for conversations and networking. 

Look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Arup, 6th Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN, United Kingdom
Time: 18:30-20:30
Meeting Date: Wednesday, 6 November

Presentations: 

• Giorgio Gatti – Arup
  Mount Tirana – Developing grasshopper-GSA workflows to iterate on complex geometry

• Sam Styles – Arup
  Arup STOMP – Structural Optioneering and Massing Program for the early-stage structural design studies

It’s free to attend, but you must book your place to join us—see the booking link below.

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BE-AM 2024 - Built Environment & Additive Manufacturing (Formnext Frankfurt, 20 November)

BE-AM 2024

At Formnext Frankfurt (Germany)

20 November

BE-AM is a symposium and exhibition that brings together experts in 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing from industry, academia, design, and architecture. 

It is a platform to share and discuss ideas, projects, and technologies. The event is free to attend, hosted by the Formnext fair in Frankfurt/Main, and organized by Prof. Ulrich Knaack, Prof. Oliver Tessmann, Dr. Nadja Gaudillière-Jami, Alexander Wolf, Christin Gandyra, Emanuel Nowak and Malcolm Unger from the Technical University of Darmstadt. 

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ShapeDiver Fall '24 Update | Live Webinar

 

Building the Future of Grasshopper on the Cloud
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5 pm CEST
Free Live Webinar

Join ShapeDiver on their  Fall Update ‘24 webinar, where you'll discover their latest features released over the past six months, including the powerful new App Builder, enhanced organization features, multiple file exports, and more. 

In this webinar, you'll learn how these tools enable computational designers to create advanced, visually-driven web applications without needing web development, further positioning ShapeDiver as a leading low-code/no-code platform for industries like eCommerce and AEC. They’ll cover the new interaction components in Grasshopper, and their Head of Product, Mathieu Huard, will highlight additional features like the teams feature for organizations, model tagging, and performance boosts during a fast-paced Lightning Round. Don’t miss this chance to explore the future of web application development with ShapeDiver.

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Rhino User Webinar: Rhino Meets Realtime with vvvv

 

Rhino User Webinar
Rhino User Webinar: Rhino Meets Realtime with vvvv
2 October 2024 at 5:00 pm (CEST)

Rhino, known for its versatility in architecture, industrial design, and visualization, can now seamlessly connect with vvvv, unlocking new possibilities for dynamic and interactive 3D experiences. vvvv is a digital general-purpose toolkit focusing on real-time video synthesis and programming large media environments with physical interfaces, real-time motion graphics, audio, and video.

In this webinar, you'll learn how to harness Rhino's full potential when paired with vvvv. Discover how to bridge the gap between precise 3D modeling and real-time visual programming through the exclusive features of the VL.Rhino3dm library.

You will be guided through essential techniques, including .3dm file support, using user strings for informed geometry, and ensuring smooth integration of material properties between Rhino and vvvv. By the end of the session, you'll have a solid understanding of how to enhance your Rhino workflow with real-time interactivity and visualization, making your 3D models more dynamic and expressive.

About the speaker:

• Wolf Moritz Cramer works as a creative technologist and artist in Hamburg, Germany. While studying architecture, he specialized in computational design combined with digital fabrication methods. Today, he brings this expertise to the collaboration with his clients and partners, helping to make complex geometries realizable and to enhance physical objects with digital interactivity. The results range from compact prototypes to room-filling installations.

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Rhino User Meeting Berlin 2024 - 18 October

 

Rhino User Meeting Berlin 2024
Date: 18 October
Time: 8 am-6 pm (plus after event drinks and food)
Location: Priedemann Façade Lab, Am Wall 17, 14979 Großbeeren, Germany
Access: 20 minutes by taxi from the airport or 1 hour by public transport from Berlin city center

Unlock Innovation in Architecture and Engineering

Get ready for an exciting, hands-on experience at the Rhino User Meeting Berlin 2024! Taking place at the ultra-modern Priedemann Façade Lab in Großbeeren, just south of Berlin, this event will introduce you to the latest breakthroughs in Rhino software and its wide-ranging uses in various industries.

This isn’t just another conference—it’s a lively meetup where brilliant minds come together to push the limits of architectural and engineering design. Join us as we explore the overlap between architecture and engineering, uncover game-changing uses for Rhino, Grasshopper, and related tech, and see how these tools are shaping the future of design and construction.

Why You Should Come

• Discover the Latest Innovations: Hear from emerging talents and industry veterans about cutting-edge trends and technologies transforming the AEC world.
• Network and Collaborate: Connect with fellow professionals, sponsors, and industry leaders. Take part in lively discussions, share ideas, and explore fresh opportunities in our interactive spaces.
• Get Hands-On: Try out the latest Rhino applications and innovations in our workshop-style areas, complete with façade mockups and interactive displays.

Main Topics

• Engineering Innovations: Learn how Rhino is reshaping engineering through its structural design, manufacturing, and building physics applications.
• Future Tech: See how Grasshopper, RhinoCommon API, and AI drive new innovations and create business opportunities.
• Architectural Excellence: Discover how Rhino integrates with BIM workflows and helps push the limits of computational design in architecture.

Featured Speakers

• Andrea Rossi (EDEK, University of Kassel)
• Babette Hohrath & Raitis Pekuss (Packhunt)
• Dr. Carlotta Schatten & Arjun Sharma (Airteam Aerial Intelligence GmbH)
• Dan Cole (WebbYates)
• David Rutten (McNeel)
• Diego Apellániz (kevee)
• Dominik Zausinger (Priedemann Façade Lab)
• Jens Böke, Lutz Tautenhahn, Tomas Mena (Priedemann Façade Lab)
• Jeroen van Lith (Planfinder)
• Jochen Hölscher & Yury Nasonov (Hölscher Fassaden)
• Johannes König (wearenarrativ)
• Julia Reisinger (TU Wien and factorymaker)
• Krzysztof Wojslaw (learngrasshopper.com)
• Lila Panahi (ATP)
• Mathias Fuchs (McNeel)
• Mathias Sønderskov Schaltz (LINK Arkitektur)
• Nicola Haberbosch (Drees & Sommer)
• Paul Cowell (Simply Rhino)
• Rostyslav Friedmann (KeyShot)
• Serjoscha Düring (RehubForge)
• Shibo Ren (Buro Happold)
• Stefano Arrighi (Studio Eliasson)
• Timo Harboe Zollner (Timo Harboe ApS)
• Verena Vogler & Carlos Pérez (McNeel Europe)

Join us for a day packed with inspiration, innovation, and networking!

How to Teach Grasshopper Fundamentals, 4-5 and 7-8 November 2024

How to Teach Grasshopper Fundamentals

Online Workshop

Tutor: Rajaa Issa

4-5 November 2024

7-8 November 2024

4:00 pm-7:30 pm UTC (London)

11:00 am-2:30 pm EDT (NYC)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

A four-day course introducing a methodology on teaching the fundamentals of algorithmic design and data structures for computational design using Grasshopper. 

The course is for professional trainers and educators interested in developing curriculums and training materials to teach algorithmic design to students and professionals across various disciplines. It is based on Rajaa Issa's guide, Essential Algorithms and Data Structures for Grasshopper.

Rajaa Issa is a software developer at Robert McNeel & Associates and the author of several geometry and Grasshopper guides on Essential Mathematics, Algorithms and Data Structures, and C# Scripting.

Learning Objectives: After the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn strategies to teach how to build algorithms from scratch
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Grasshopper data structures
• Learn how to teach complex parametric designs in Grasshopper

Day 1 - Algorithms and Data

• An introduction to teaching Grasshopper and existing resources
• How to work with the guide, course exercises
• Introduction to algorithmic design
• Designing algorithms from scratch using the 4-step process
• Data types and data processing in Grasshopper
• Pitfalls of algorithmic design
• Tutorial session

Day 2 - Introduction to Data Structures

• Overview of data structures
• Lists, list operations, list matching
• Design algorithms with list data structures
• Tutorial session

Day 3 - Advanced Data Structures

• Intro to data trees
• Basic data tree operations
• Advanced data tree operations
• Tutorial session

Day 4 - Advanced Data Structures

• Advanced data tree operations
• Tutorial session
• Discussion: what are good teaching practices for Grasshopper

Online course fees: The course is free. We will confirm your seat after your registration has cleared.

Course requirements: A motivational statement including information about the applicant, their teaching experience, and motivation to take this specific class. The course is for teachers with an intermediate knowledge of Rhino and basic knowledge of Grasshopper.

Maximum number of participants: 25.

Course language: English

Apply now with a short motivational statement (max 150 words) by contacting Verena!

IBEX 2024 - Orca3D Marine CFD Workshop

Where: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida 
When: Monday, September 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm–5 pm EST
Cost: $175/person (lunch will be provided)

Whether you are a current user of Orca3D Marine CFD or interested in becoming a user, this Orca3D Marine CFD workshop is for you! The workshop will help you improve your designs using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). CFD has proven to be a very useful technology for marine design, and its use is now becoming widespread throughout the small-to-mid-size boat design community.  

The Orca3D Marine CFD workshop is held with the IBEX show in Tampa, Florida. Registration for IBEX is now open and is part of the IBEX Attendee Registration process (in Step 6, Education, under Pre-Conference Sessions). This is an in-person event; no streaming or recording will be available. 

More information here.

Space will be limited, so please be sure to register soon.

Join us at IBEX and see Orca3D Marine Design Software for Rhino at Booth 2-345 to see how this can become a valuable tool for your design process.  

 

AECtech+ LA | Hackathon, Symposium, Workshops

AECtech+ LA | Hackathon, Symposium, Workshops

September 20-22, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Register here!

Put your skills to the test and embark on an exhilarating 24-hour Hackathon!

Join Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio and USC on September 20-22 as they host the second AECtech+ Los Angeles. This in-person event will be held at USC in downtown Los Angeles and is open to students, professionals, hackers, and everyone interested in technology in the AEC space.

Kick off the weekend early on Friday with a round of Workshops taking a deep dive into new software/workflows within the AEC space. These 3-hour workshops will give you the foundations to implement these technologies at the office or in the Hackathon. Workshops include a comprehensive walkthrough of Web API calls from Grasshopper with Swiftlet by its author Sergey Pigach and an introductory crash course in AI, specifically LLM and NLP for the AEC Industry with Omid Sajedi from CORE AI.

Get inspired by a fantastic panel of presenters at the LA Symposium speaking on a diverse range of innovations within AEC, from Platforms to Processes to Projects.

• CORE studio | Thornton Tomasetti: Sophie Moore & Eesha Jain
• The University of Southern California: Dr. David Gerber
• SUMPOINT.io & Hathaway Dinwiddie: James Coleman, Brian Murray
• HYPAR: Ian Keough
• HKS: Cory Brugger
• Morphosis: Kerenza Harris
• Martin Bros. Construction: Andrew Kragness

On Saturday, immerse yourself in a hands-on learning experience at the 24-Hour Hackathon. Join fellow participants to tackle real-world industry challenges using cutting-edge technologies and computational approaches. This concentrated event will provide an opportunity for hands-on collaboration, problem-solving, and prototyping as you work against the clock to develop innovative solutions. Participants of all experience levels will be able to collaborate, learn from each other, build new relationships, and generate innovations for the AEC community.

Are you new to Hackathons? AECtech provides a unique opportunity to learn from a diverse peer group with varied domain expertise, working together towards a common goal. Need some inspiration? Check out what has been created in over ten years of AECtech hackathons.

Visit the event site to learn more, and register here to secure your spot. Space is very limited!

Rhino User Webinar: Advancing Computational Design Workflows at MORPH

 

Rhino User Webinar

Advancing Computational Design Workflows at MORPH
25 September 2024 at 4:00 pm (CEST)

MORPH creates and materializes innovative solutions across design, architecture, and engineering, handling everything from small-scale interior spaces and detailed designs to large-scale projects like stadiums, Master Plans, feasibility studies, and construction.

The webinar Advancing Computational Design Workflows at MORPH explores the increasing complexity of computational design workflows, spanning from small-scale concepts to extensive, interdisciplinary projects. As this complexity grows, maintaining flexibility becomes a significant challenge.

The presentation highlights recent advancements at MORPH, including optimizing their Rhino plugin development process with the new Rhino 8 ScriptEditor. It also showcases improvements in interoperability, particularly with Speckle, demonstrating MORPH’s commitment to enhancing design integration and efficiency.

About the speakers: 

• Jon Tolosa, Leon Brohmann, and Sergio Rodriguez are part of the Computational Design Team at MORPH's R&D department in the heart of Madrid. With a background in architecture and research they are passionate about pushing boundaries and tackling challenges enthusiastically.
  
  

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Free 3D puzzle and robot toy files (.3dm, .STL)

Articulated robot toys for 3D printing

Dinosaur puzzles for 3D printing

PlusPlastic has created some amazing 3D models you can print at home with your 3D printer! They designed fun 3D dinosaur puzzles and articulated robot toys that you can download for free in .3dm and .STL formats from food4Rhino. 

Their blog shares photos and videos that give you a behind-the-scenes look at the modeling and fabrication process.

• Making of 3D dinosaur puzzles (in Korean)...
• Making of 3D articulated robot toys (in Korean)...

Download free 3D dinosaur puzzle files (.3dm, .STL) from food4Rhino...

Download free 3D robot toy files (.3dm, .STL) from food4Rhino...

 

Large-Scale Solar Analysis: Useful methods for Rhino and Ladybug Tools

Large-Scale Solar Analysis

Solar studies at the city scale can be conducted easily with GIS and 2.5D data. But we love 3D. 

What about 3D CAD software like Rhinoceros and Ladybug Tools?

Many research papers categorize Ladybug Tools as software appropriate for the building or neighborhood scale, but this study explored how it works at the city scale.

The study conducted at GATE Institute, Sofia, considers the calculation of solar radiation in 3D at the city scale. The context includes the mountains around the city and 3D data for 150,000 buildings.

The study relocates geometry closer to the origin and simplifies geometry to edge minimum size equal or greater than 1 meter to reduce the range of numbers. Building footprints in .shp format are extruded to generate clean solids using Heron for Grasshopper.

The critical parameter in the simulation is a face count of meshes dedicated for analysis, which is approximately 2,000,000 faces on a regular machine with 32 GB RAM. Increasing the RAM leads to the ability to analyze more faces. This principle can work for a single district where all building surfaces are evaluated with a 3-meter grid size or, for example, for a city where all the residential rooftops are analyzed. Therefore, two cases were considered at the city and district scales. 

For the shading context, the Incident Radiation component allows adding a huge shading mesh. This can be very useful when considering a hilly region that impacts shading patterns in the city. 

The final step visualizes enriched building data using baked textures in a 3D web environment.

 

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Master in Parametric Design, Autumn 20th Edition

A unique study program to introduce you to the world of computational design, the state-of-the-art field for product design, architecture, landscape, engineering, digital fabrication... through creating physical and digital parametric models using as main tools Grasshopper for Rhino and CNC machines and 3D printers.

The course is divided into two parts: 

• Part I, entirely online: Rhino, Grasshopper, Kangaroo, Karamba3D, Python, AI, visualization
• Part II, optional to take: Digital Fabrication (Onsite at Controlmad or online, as you wish)

You may choose multiple ways to take it:

• Full course onsite or remotely
• Part I online
• Hybrid: Part I online + Part II onsite.

Course details

• Language: English
• Part I: October 28, 2024–January 16, 2025 
• Part II:  January 20–February 13, 2025 
• Minimum number of students:  8

Early bird fees are available!

Webinar: MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper

 

Innovative Parametric Modeling for Civil Engineers: MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper

Webinar: September 5, 2024

Session 1: Europe & Asia 9 am (BST/London)
Session 2: North & South America noon (EDT/New York)
Register here!

Join the MIDASIT team for an exciting webinar explicitly designed for civil engineers where MIDASIT will showcase the powerful integration of MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper. Discover how parametric modeling can transform your design workflow, offering flexibility and efficiency.

Learn from industry experts, see live demonstrations, and hear from real-world users about how this integration has enhanced their projects. Whether you're an experienced engineer or new to parametric design, this webinar will provide valuable insights to elevate your engineering solutions.

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