POC Helmet with Gyroid Lattice Design by Cademy xyz

Free Workflow Webinar 7 by Cademy

 In this session, we will learn to 3D model the POC Bike Helmet in Rhinoceros 3D, apply the Gyroid Lattice structure in Grasshopper, and create stunning renders in KeyShot. 

Here’s your opportunity to dive into surfacing modelling and computational design workflows using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper, two of industrial design's leading 3D modelling tools.  

Date: 2nd of February at 17:00 (UTC/GMT)

Register to get access to the YouTube stream link and exercise files. Don’t miss out!

BEAM IFC: Streamlined IFC Integration in Rhino

MKS DTECH introduces BEAM IFC, a new integration to the tool designed to enhance coordination and data exchange across AEC disciplines.

This advanced feature brings robust IFC import, export, and visualization capabilities to Rhino, seamlessly connecting BIM workflows with your design process.

IFC Import and Export

BEAM IFC supports IFC2x3 and IFC4, enabling you to import and export IFC files with ease. Preserve all geometry and metadata, ensuring data integrity throughout your workflows. Choose from two flexible import methods:

• Worksession Reference: Import IFC files as read-only underlays for coordination.
• Direct Import: Bring IFC files directly into your Rhino models for further editing and development.

Enhanced Data Access with BEAM Panel

The upgraded BEAM Panel organizes parameters into property sets, offering clearer access to critical data. Detailed units for lengths, areas, and volumes are now displayed, enhancing precision and usability in your projects.

Class-Driven Layer System

To simplify browsing and managing imported IFC data, BEAM IFC introduces a class-driven layer system. Layers are automatically structured based on IFC classifications, mirroring the IFC hierarchy. This intuitive system provides a clear, organized framework for navigating and handling complex models directly within Rhino.

Experience the Future of BIM Workflows

With BEAM IFC, MKS DTECH continues to empower designers and engineers with tools that bridge gaps between platforms and disciplines. Whether you're streamlining collaboration, managing complex data, or integrating BIM processes into Rhino, BEAM IFC delivers the precision and efficiency you need to elevate your projects.

BEAM IFC page...

Download link...

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting | 12th February 2025

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: 12th February 2025

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

Complete notes and more information ...

Rhino User Webinar: Grasshopper and Python in VIKTOR

 

Rhino User Webinar

Combining the Power of Grasshopper and Python in VIKTOR

28 January 2025 at noon (CET)

In this webinar, we delve into the powerful integration of Grasshopper, Python, and VIKTOR to revolutionize automation and design processes. Discover how these tools can improve your workflows, support collaboration, and bring your design capabilities to the next level.

What to expect:

• User Interface: How to create a VIKTOR web app using Python based on your Grasshopper model.
• Data Connection: Learn how to utilize the VIKTOR API to pull/push data directly into Grasshopper.
• Advanced Visualizations: Discover how to create dynamic dashboards using Python and Plotly.
• Structural Analysis: Perform advanced analyses by pushing geometry from Grasshopper to VIKTOR.

The session will cover some practical demonstrations showcasing the synergy between Grasshopper, Python, and VIKTOR. It will also provide access to ready-to-use scripts for your projects, and will bring a deep dive into advanced design and automation capabilities.

About the speaker:
Stijn Jansen, Chief Product Officer at VIKTOR, has a background in Aerospace Engineering and expertise in parametric design, knowledge-based engineering, and civil, geotechnical, structural, and offshore engineering.
Stijn specializes in automating design processes to make engineering work faster, better, and more enjoyable. At VIKTOR, he works closely with customers and teams to create impactful solutions, empowering engineers to focus on solving complex challenges.

Complete details and registration...

Master in Parametric Design, Spring 21st Edition by Controlmad

MASTER COURSE IN PARAMETRIC DESIGN

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 the creation of physical and digital parametric models using as main tools Grasshopper for Rhino and our CNC machines and 3d printers.

The course is divided into two parts: 

• Part I, fully on-line: Rhino3d, Grasshopper3d, Kangaroo, Karamba, Python, AI, Visualization…
• Part II is optional to take. Digital Fabrication (On-site at Controlmad or On-line, as you wish)

You may choose multiple ways to take it:

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

The last early bird fees are available!

Rhino.Inside.Revit online workshop, 10-12 February 2025 (McNeel Europe)

 

Rhino.Inside.Revit online workshop

Tutor: Junghwo Park

10–12 February 2025

10 am–5 pm CET

Host: McNeel Europe 

Since 2009, numerous third-party plugins have been developed to improve interoperability between Autodesk’s BIM software Revit and McNeel’s Rhino/Grasshopper, with varying success in user-friendliness, performance, and extensibility. The release of Rhino 8 and the introduction of Rhino.Inside (Rhino 7) has significantly enhanced integration, enabling flexible, efficient workflows and easier use of the extensive ecosystem of Rhino/Grasshopper plugins in shared workflows with Revit. Additionally, Rhino.Inside .Revit allows developers to create custom Grasshopper components (using C# or Python) that can directly access the Revit API within the same runtime environment.

The 3 day workshop, led by Junghwo, is designed for Revit users interested in learning Rhino and Grasshopper, as well as Rhino and Grasshopper users looking to explore Rhino.Inside.Revit. It also targets BIM creators, coordinators, and managers seeking to implement parametric BIM workflows. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of Rhino.Inside, explore BIM management use cases, and learn BIM workflows using Rhino.Inside alongside useful Grasshopper plugins for parametric BIM design.

Day 1

• Overview – Rhino.Inside Intro and limitations
• Useful GH Plugins for your BIM workflows
• Revit Units vs Rhino Units
• Project Framework and Documents
• Selections and Filters
• Coordinates
• Create Revit Elements

Day 2

• Create form
• Revit materials
• Create family (Loadable families)
• Get & Set Parameters
• SubD to Revit
• Revit Topology (Room, Area and Space)
• Analyze Revit Elements

Day 3

• Views and Sheets
• MakeHatch
• Details and Annotations
• Parametric BIM Design (Bridge & Building)
• Structural Analytical Model
• Clash Detection
• Tips and Tricks

Course requirements: Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper and Revit.

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!

Foveate - New Interactive 3D Presentation and Collaboration Tool for Rhino and Grasshopper

Foveate is a 3D Platform for creating Interactive Presentations, Digital Twins, Walkthrough Tours and more, right from your Rhino files.

Foveate is built for Architects, Designers and Engineers using Rhino to explain complex spatial ideas, all on a link. Learn more on Food4Rhino.

Foveate can losslessly compress and optimize your Rhino and Grasshopper designs up to 80% and render them in a real-time 3D environment with PBR Materials, 8K HDRs, and Post-Processing FX like Rhino’s Arctic Mode, all without needing to code.

Combine your Rhino CAD models, Renders, and Drawings into one Immersive Presentation

Easily drag and drop multiple .3dm, .glb, .fbx, .pdf, .png, .jpg, and more from Rhino/Grasshopper into our collaborative web-based scene creator and share your vision with dynamic lighting, HDR Environments, Real-time Visual FX and Camera Paths.

Comment on your Rhino Designs in 3D

Foveate’s Moments system lets teams using Rhino comment directly in 3D, saving countless hours and miscommunications when compared to redlining screenshots.

Built for iterative design

We know Rhino users move fast, that’s why a Foveate Interactive Presentation can be easily updated and any asset can be replaced with one button click, taking the headache out of creating and updating design presentations with last minute changes.

Spatial Communication Simplified

Tired of clients not ‘getting it’? Foveate lets Rhino users walk their clients through a model in real-time, without the choppiness of screen-sharing, using our innovative Present Mode.

Watch how Foveate can supercharge your Rhino projects with this short tutorial... 

Register for a free webinar...

 

Webinar: RhinoArtisan and Keyshot

Learn how to go from design to reality in jewelry through this free webinar, organized by 2Shapes. From creating intricate pieces to applying custom materials, you’ll discover how RhinoArtisan and Keyshot seamlessly integrate to streamline your workflow as a jewelry designer.

Registration (English session)...

Registration (Spanish session)...

The Bill Please: a new wellbeing quantity takeoff interface for Rhino and VisualARQ

The Bill Please: a new wellbeing quantity takeoff interface for Rhino and VisualARQ

The Bill Please is an integrated interface within the hybrid Rhinoceros - VisualARQ workflow, designed to generate precise and detailed quantity takeoffs for every modeled geometry. 

In a BIM-oriented framework, BP is engineered to extract any type of quantity, offering the flexibility to select from various measurement units to meet specific requirements, including weight computation. 

The following types of quantitative analyses are supported:

• Component-based and subcomponent-based analysis (VisualARQ components)
• Quick mode: "space-to-space", leveraging VisualARQ's va_spaces
• Surface-based analysis, utilizing the "Paint Mode" to extract quantities (areas) from individual geometric faces (Rhino and or VisualARQ native geometries)

Additionally, the “Advanced Mode” for multilayer components (va_wall, va_roof, va_slab) enables accurate quantity calculations for each individual layer. BP also supports the use of custom QTO Templates and the creation of structured “category sets” (worksheet name) for generating reports in xls format.

Advanced features include the ability to edit aggregated reports thanks to double check list (selected items and aggregated items), enabling efficient navigation and precise identification of every computed element. Each geometry is tagged with a comprehensive descriptive text string (GUID, component name, dimensions), with the option to define a prefix from the available properties.

Harness the power of BP to enhance and streamline your quantity takeoff workflows!

Download "The Bill Please" from food4Rhino...

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"Parametric Project": a newsletter by Isma Sanz

"Parametric Project" is a newsletter by Isma Sanz.

Insights on how design is being redefined: Revit, Grasshopper, Python, and AI.

Join Isma's community of Computational Designers disrupting the future...

Free online workshop: "Controlling Advanced Revit Families Using Grasshopper" - January 15, 2025 at 20h CET

CONTROLLING ADVANCED REVIT FAMILIES VIA GRASSHOPPER (by learngrasshopper.com)

January 15, 2025

20-22h CET

Second FREE workshop in Rhino.Inside.Revit series. After getting familiar with Direct Shapes we are heading to controlling advanced Revit families using Grasshopper. Every Revit user struggles with families creation. In this workshop, you will:

- Learn New Skills: find out how to control advanced Revit families and connect Grasshopper to Revit to work faster and smarter.
- Talk to an Expert: ask questions directly to Japhy Walton (Application Specialist at Robert McNeel) who stands behind Rhino.Inside.Revit
- Get Useful Resources: download Grasshopper files with family examples and a PDF of the presentation to help with your projects.

If you are a Revit user you can not miss this event.

Claim a Free place...

Coding Rhino Geometry with C# in GH - Online Course

Learn to code in C# and gain the power and freedom needed to stay out of the box with our new Create Rhino Geometry by Coding with C# Language Inside Grasshopper course! Enroll in this course now and gain access to tutorials on C# coding in Grasshopper.

This course teaches you to create Rhino Geometry by coding with C# language inside Grasshopper.

You will begin by learning the basics of coding in C#, starting with the syntax and building up to the basics of object-oriented programming to understand and use RhinoCommon API efficiently. 

After that, you will apply what you learned by creating and manipulating geometry using the RhinoCommon API.

DURATION: 10 Hours (not counting homework time)

 

Enroll here now!

Rhino3D.Education offers online courses in Rhino, Grasshopper, computational design, GhPython, C#, PanelingTools, RhinoCAM, V-Ray, and more. Check it out!

A fun read of Rhino's history

Galo Canizares has published Rhinoceros: A Brief History of a Ubiquitous Tool - ScienceDirect, his research into the history of Rhino in an open-access journal.

It's a weighty dialog and history of Rhino and its cultural implications, with a different focus than typical articles about Rhino. Per Canizares, the broad effect of Rhino is not just technical but also community-focused.

The background information was gleaned from various publications, the Rhino discourse forum, food4Rhino, and press releases.

Galo Canizares is a designer, writer, educator, and the author of Digital Fabrications: Designer Stories for a Software-Based Planet.

Rhinoceros: A Brief History of a Ubiquitous Tool - ScienceDirect...

LevelOpt - New topology optimization tool for Rhino and Grasshopper

Cutting-edge Level set optimization meets the flexibility of Grasshopper with FEA Simulation in the loop!

LevelOpt is a topology optimization tool that allows Rhino Grasshopper users to generate high-performance concepts quickly with automated topology optimization. 

A user-driven custom optimization option allows users to interject design changes, incorporate starting designs, and fine-tune settings at any stage. Rhino users automatically get access to LevelOpt with the latest version of Intact.Simulation for Rhino Grasshopper.

There is no preprocessing, model simplifications, filtering, or postprocessing with LevelOpt and Intact.Simulation for Rhino Grasshopper!

Features

• Optimization for Compliance: Maximize stiffness for a specified weight target.
• Supports Both Isotropic and Orthotropic Materials.
• Component-Level Flexibility: Optimize individual components or maintain interface connectivity in assemblies.
• Functional Region Preservation: Ensure critical zones remain intact during optimization.
• Custom Optimization:
• Interjecting design changes
• Incorporating starting designs and fine-tuning settings at any stage
• Freedom to adaptively adjust feature sizes, wall thicknesses, and preserved functional regions as optimization progresses

Complete details...

Ladybug Tools online course, 3-5 February (McNeel Europe)

 

Ladybug Tools (Energy & Daylight Modelling)

Online Workshop

Tutor: Mateo Barbero, Adrian Krezlik

3-5 February 2025

10:00 am-5:00 pm CET (Barcelona)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

Join us for a comprehensive, hands-on, three-day workshop designed to introduce participants to key topics in environmental design: energy, daylight, and thermal modeling with Ladybug and Honeybee.

The workshop is hosted by Dosta Tec, an engineering and technology company specializing in sustainable buildings. This face-to-face training offers a unique opportunity for formative learning. It is led by Mateo Barbero, an experienced energy engineer, and Adrian Krezlik, an architect and PhD researcher at the University of Porto's Faculty of Architecture.

After completing the workshop, you'll have valuable knowledge on energy modeling, thermal comfort, daylight, and the environmental impact of buildings with Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug tools, and Honeybee.

Day 1

On the first workshop day, fundamental concepts in architectural environmental modeling will be introduced, exploring the influence of climate change, bioclimatic design, and future climate modeling. Following this introduction, modeling tools, workflows, and best practices are presented. Participants engage in hands-on exercises, crafting their definitions, and will actively apply the concepts learned.

• Introduction to climate modeling in AEC
• Introduction to the Ladybug Tools (LBT): User Interface
• Climate modeling
• Simple energy model

Day 2

Participants kick off by creating a basic energy simulation for a case study. They then work closely with the tutors to augment the model, incorporating details such as program specifics and construction systems and calibrating it accordingly. Following a theoretical overview of thermal comfort, participants apply their knowledge by modeling human thermal comfort.

• Energy Intensity and End-use. Carbon Intensity of energy sources
• Detailed Energy Model: Systems, Program & People
• Adjusting the Energy Model: Materials & their properties
• Introduction to Thermal Comfort
• Thermal Comfort Modelling

Day 3

On the final day, participants will explore the fundamentals of daylight modeling. This module emphasizes creating definitions for essential metrics such as Daylight Factor and Daylight Availability. The objective is to compare these metrics and develop the skills to optimize building designs for improved daylight conditions.

• Daylight Physics, Sun Position, Radiation Rose, Local Daylight Conditions
• Sunlight hours on the façade. Introduction to Daylight Modelling
• Simple Daylight Autonomy Modelling
• Adjusting the Daylight Model: Materials & Physics

Course requirements: Experience using Grasshopper at an intermediate level. Software requirement: Rhino 8

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!

NextFEM-Link for Grasshopper now available—a new (free) tool for structural analysis

NextFEM Designer is a free tool for structural analysis for Windows that supports different solvers, such as OOFEM, OpenSees, and CalculiX, and can handle models from more than 20 formats.

Now, you can use it with Rhino 8 and Grasshopper with the brand-new NextFEM-Link for Grasshopper, which brings some components to export the Rhino model to NextFEM Designer and a .NXF (NextFEM format) file. In addition, some query tools are available to use quantities in the model, such as nodal coordinates and element connectivity.

You can use Rhino 8 to model complex geometries and NextFEM-Link to translate them automatically into a NextFEM model, which can be seamlessly analyzed in the solver you prefer or even exported to other proprietary formats.

In its first release, NextFEM-Link translates curves and meshed entities to linear and planar finite elements. Instructions on its use are available.

Finally, NextFEM always listens to the needs of its users; feel free to request new functionalities using this form.

Complete info...

Getting to know...WAZP: Transforming Supply Chains with 3D Printing!

WAZP is revolutionizing manufacturing by seamlessly blending innovation, customization, and sustainability. Founded in 2015 on Ireland's west coast, the company leverages cutting-edge 3D printing to transform traditional supply chains. With a commitment to high-quality, locally produced, and ethically sourced products, WAZP minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency. Their distributed manufacturing model brings production closer to consumers, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact while enabling flexibility to meet real-time demand.

Through groundbreaking partnerships with industry leaders like IKEA and Vivobarefoot and tools like Grasshopper and ShapeDiver, WAZP has delivered custom, on-demand solutions that challenge traditional manufacturing norms. Notable successes include producing sustainable, bespoke footwear and pioneering cost-effective 3D printing for mass-market goods. WAZP’s innovative approach ensures clients benefit from reduced waste, faster time to market, and the ability to scale globally—all while staying true to their mission of creating a greener, smarter future for manufacturing.

Read the full article here...

Workshop: Design and Parametric Fabrication by ControlMAD (Winter Edition)

Design and Parametric Fabrication

Winter edition workshop

by ControlMad

The course focused on getting knowledge in 3D modeling with Rhinoceros and Parametric Design with Grasshopper, obtaining real results by constructing a large-scale prototype as a final project thanks to digital fabrication tools.

Students not only learn how to 3D model but also implement various strategies to obtain structures of complex models, analyze, calculate, interact with the physical environment, etc., with the chance of manufacturing different models with CNC technology, like cutting lasers, milling machines, and 3D printers. The final goal is to create, design, and 3D model a cool object, prototype, or sculpture using Rhino and Grasshopper and make it real with the digital machines we have.

This X edition will be a hybrid format: Part I full online sessions. Part II (optional) can be followed online or onsite.

Hours: 100

Dates: 24 February-21 March

Part I (Online)

• 3D Modeling and Rhinoceros
• Parametric Design with Grasshopper I
• Parametric Design with Grasshopper II

Part II (Onsite or Online)

• Digital Fabrication Systems/28 Hours

Complete details and registration...

New video: Industrial and Product Design Detailing with Rhino by SimplyRhino UK (Part 1/2)

 

Watch Part 1/2: Industrial and Product Design Detailing

In Simply Rhino's latest video tutorials, Phil Cook, Simply Rhino’s Senior Rhino trainer, discusses industrial and product design details with Rhino 8.

You will learn:

• Internal features for manufacture and assembly
• Adding internal detailing in Rhino
• Shelling, offsetting & creating a clamshell lip

 Watch the Industrial and Product Design Detailing with Rhino tutorial...

Rhino User Webinar: Designing with Data

Rhino User Webinar

Designing with Data: How Computational Design Shapes Daily Practice

11 December 2024 at 4:30 pm (CET)

This webinar explores how computational design can make the design process smarter, faster, and more creative.

We will look at real examples of how data, algorithms, and automation are used to make better design decisions, tackle complex challenges, and free up time from repetitive tasks. Computational design isn’t just a tool—it’s a way to push boundaries and rethink how we approach architecture, landscape, and urbanism. It contributes to bringing together creativity and technology to deliver more efficient, impactful designs.

About the speaker:
Eliana Nigro is an architect, educator, and head of computational design at Cobe, participating in numerous lectures and podcasts, discussing how technology interacts with creative developments. During her professional experience, she has been involved in an extensive range of projects worldwide. She worked for 3XN Architects for four years after completing a post-graduation master in advanced design methods. Eliana founded ELNI Studio, which provides services related to AI solutions, 3D modeling, algorithmic modeling, data-driven design, and digital fabrication. ELNI Studio also offers mentoring sessions on portfolio review, career advice, and public speaking training for students and young professionals. She has a background as an academic researcher and is still regularly involved in workshops and conferences concerning digital strategies in architecture. She has been a guest lecturer at universities worldwide, focusing on parametric approaches to face the emergent complexity of architecture.

Complete details and registration...

Free spherene workshop at Footwearise 2024 Barcelona (4-5 December)

As part of the Footwearise 2024 Barcelona conference, there are a series of workshops, including:

Free spherene workshop
4 December, 19:00 -20:00 & 5 December, 16:00 - 18:00
Online or on-location (Footwearology Lab and McNeel Europe)

Spherene is an API and a plugin for Grasshopper that helps to minimize material and maximize strength. It allows designers to create optimal material properties for various 3D printing methods, minimizing the need for support and speeding up your CAD workflow.

In this free workshop, you will learn what Spherene can do and how to apply it to footwear through two use cases taught by expert teachers: René Medel (Senior Digital Creation Engineer at Framas) and Jesus Marini Parissi (Computational Design Engineer at Moon Rabbit Adaptive Lab).

This workshop is streamed live online, but if you are in Barcelona for Footwearise, you can join in person. The first part of the workshop takes place at our Footwearology lab, and the second part is at the European HQ of McNeel, the company behind Rhino and Grasshopper.

The spherene workshop is meant for design professionals with at least a basic to intermediate knowledge of Grasshopper.

Wednesday, 4 December, 19:00 - 20:00

• Introduction to spherene by Daniel Bachmann and Ralph Baertschi

 Thursday, 5 December, 16:00 - 18:00

• 30-minute demo of SubD Modeling for footwear parts by René Medel
• 1-hour practical workflow to apply ADMS in footwear geometry by Daniel Bachmann
• 30-minute footwear parts analysis with Intact Solutions in Grasshopper by Jesus Jesus Marini Parissi

Register for free at https://www.footwearology.com/footwearise (scroll down to the bottom of the page)...

Rhino User Webinar: Integrating Machine Learning Models in Rhino 8

 

Rhino User Webinar
Integrating Machine Learning Models in Rhino 8
3 December 2024 at 12:00 pm (CET)

This webinar explores Rhino 8’s scripting environment, particularly the new Python 3 component, and how it enables direct integration of ML (Machine Learning) models, such as regression or classification, for design optimization. While generative AI is often in the spotlight, many practical challenges in the AEC industry are better addressed with these models, which can significantly improve workflow efficiency.

One revisited project, LearnCarbon, showcases the potential of this integration. Initially, the project involved extensive data cleaning and model training using NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, and Keras, with predictions linked to Grasshopper via Hops. This workflow depended on external plugins and background scripts, leading to stability issues.

With Rhino 8’s new Python 3 integration, these models can now run directly within Rhino, eliminating the need for external plugins and improving workflow stability. This integration enables new possibilities: 

1. Accelerating slow processes by generating synthetic datasets in Grasshopper, or even utilizing existing ones, using ML to predict outcomes, and bypassing traditional computationally heavy simulations.
2. It allows for reversing model relationships—such as in LearnCarbon, where a model trained to predict embodied carbon based on materiality can now recommend optimal materials based on a target emission factor.

About the speaker:

Iliana Papadopoulou is an architect and software developer who has led initiatives on spatial computing, machine learning, and interfaces. Her work spans all scales, from creating immersive virtual spaces to optimizing the performance of large urban layouts worldwide with neural networks. Iliana has contributed to both professional practice and academia, applying research and technical skills to projects.

Complete details and registration...

food4Rhino webinar: Flow – Crowd Simulation and Evacuation Planning in Grasshopper

food4Rhino webinar: 

Flow – Crowd Simulation and Evacuation Planning in Grasshopper
27 November 2024 at 5 PM CET

Join us for a live webinar introducing Flow, a new Grasshopper plugin designed for advanced crowd simulation and evacuation analysis.

Flow integrates seamlessly with Rhino, allowing designers and engineers to easily update their simulations by adjusting geometry directly in Rhino. Learn how Flow can help you simulate the movement of people in various scenarios, from routine pedestrian flow to emergency evacuations, while providing real-time feedback and optimization. Discover how Flow can enhance your design process, improve safety compliance, and streamline crowd management strategies.

This session will include a live demonstration, an overview of key features, and a Q&A with the developer.

About the speaker: Gianluca Casalnuovo is a computational designer, building engineer, and architect, currently based in Dubai, UAE, and working as Lead Computational Engineer at Zutari Middle East. With expertise in computational design, Gianluca focuses on integrating information to establish connections between behavior programming, form organization, and generated influences. He is skilled in 3D modeling and programming across platforms such as Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, and C#, with a strong passion for geometry, mathematics, and cutting-edge constructive-mechanical systems. After earning a master’s degree in Building Engineering-Architecture from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Gianluca has worked with leading international firms, including Arup, Jacobs Engineering, and Maffeis Engineering, contributing to high-profile projects. His work spans parametric design, complex algorithm development, and automating design processes, helping streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

Free registration…

Black Friday Discounts on Online Courses - Rhino3D.Education

It is that time of year, and Rhino3D Education has two fantastic Black Friday deals for you!

Enjoy the most significant discount of the year with our Black Friday sale!

Take advantage of a limited-time offer: enjoy 40% off our Micro-Minors! To redeem your discount, please use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY40OFF at checkout. We offer three Micro-Minors in English and three in Spanish. 

Please select the Micro-Minor you are interested in from the options provided here. 

Also, enjoy 30% off each of our courses. Use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY30OFF to receive your discount.

This limited-time offer won’t last long! Explore our various courses.

Courses will be available to stream for two years after purchase.

The offer expires on December 10, 2024.

Questions? Contact us...

Getting to know… RE: Ukraine Villages: Rebuilding Ukraine with Grasshopper!

Explore how balbek bureau, an award-winning interior design and architecture practice from Kyiv, uses Grasshopper and ShapeDiver to preserve Ukraine’s cultural identity through the RE: Ukraine Villages project. This online configurator empowers users to design and rebuild traditional Ukrainian homes, honoring regional architectural heritage while addressing the challenges of post-war recovery.

While Grasshopper’s parametric modeling enabled the creation of over 200 million unique house configurations, streamlining complex workflows, ShapeDiver brought this vision online, delivering an intuitive, interactive tool accessible to experts and non-experts.

Discover how this project is combining innovation and tradition to shape the future of reconstruction and cultural preservation.

Read the full article...

Footwearise (2-3 December 2024) - Barcelona

Footwearise
Barcelona

2-3 December 2024

Footwearise, hosted by international innovation platform Footwearology, unites all companies striving towards a common goal: to produce footwear close to market, on demand, with options for customization, from renewable and regenerative materials, including feasible and profitable retail and end-of-life systems. The event includes an exhibition, conference, and networking opportunities, as well as a curriculum of workshops and demos in the days after.

The focus is not just on 3D printing but also knitting, molding, and any other technology or software that aims to improve how we design, manufacture, use, and reuse shoes.

The first edition in September 2023 was completely sold out. A spin-off event in Portland (USA) in January 2024 was so successful that Footwearology is now expanding its beautiful location.

Footwearise is not a traditional tradeshow. Instead, it focuses on sharing knowledge and making effective connections between exhibitors, speakers, and visitors that speed up progress for the whole industry. The event's first edition last September year led to many fruitful collaborations that will be shown this time!

Complete details and registration...