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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Rhino.Inside Revit 5 years PAZ Workshop
Monday, May 19, 2025
Automating Tekla 2D Drawings with Grasshopper: Recorded webinar now available!
Discover from the expert Greg Olszewski how to elevate your Trimble Tekla drawing capabilities using the free Grasshopper plugin.
Whether you're new to Grasshopper or looking to enhance your existing Tekla workflow, this webinar will equip you with valuable techniques to automate and customize your drawings more efficiently than ever before.
The IAAC Global Summer School 2025 workshops and IAAC Nodes network are back (July 7-25, 2025)
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) in Barcelona announces a new edition of the Global Summer School 2025 (GSS25), marking another milestone fostering global collaboration and innovation in the field of architecture and design.
Over the years, IAAC has been at the forefront of promoting meaningful knowledge and expertise sharing among architects, engineers, designers and innovators worldwide. The GSS brings together students from diverse backgrounds to engage with IAAC's network of experts and renowned lecturers.
This July, GSS proposes a unique blend of onsite and online workshops, offering to its participants hands-on experiences at IAAC in Barcelona while ensuring digital accessibility through an agile online format accessible to a global audience.
GSS25 presents an immersive lineup of 4 workshops exploring advanced architecture & digital fabrication, advanced computation, urban data analytics and artificial intelligence. Led by IAAC Faculties and Alumni, these workshops promise innovative workflows and individual project exploration and development.
GSS students can tailor their learning journey opting for a two-week onsite workshop in Barcelona or selecting one or more online modules offered throughout July 2025, becoming part of a dynamic and challenging educational experience.
After 4 years, IAAC is glad to open its Global Nodes Network, strategic cities around the world boosting innovation by leading GSS onsite workshops led by IAAC alumni in diverse geographic locations. Applicants can therefore choose to join GSS in the preferred node - city - county!
All GSS25 courses include exclusive access to Global Lectures, weekly online gatherings featuring experts from the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry also connecting participants of IAAC nodes located worldwide. These sessions are designed to complement the workshop themes and provide participants with valuable insights and perspectives.
Applications with the early bird fees deadline is the 31st of May. Please read about prices, eligibility criteria and applications on https://globalschool.iaac.net/
Friday, May 16, 2025
Upcoming Rhino 3D & Grasshopper Classes by Cademy XYZ
Cademy offers live, hands-on Rhino & Grasshopper training for industrial designers — covering everything from surface modeling to parametric design and 3D-printable lattice structures.
Join our upcoming interactive one-on-one live sessions.
Upcoming Classes:
- Rhinoceros Masterclass
June, Sat 21 - Sun 22 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
July, Sat 12 - Sun 13 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
August, Sat 10 - Sun 11 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
Grasshopper Masterclass
June, Sat 7 - Sun 8 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
July, Sat 12 - Sun 13 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
August, Sat 2 - Sun 3 | 08:00 to 15:00 CETAdvanced Parametric Texture Workshop
May, Sat 24 - Sun 25 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
July, Sat 19 - Sun 20 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
August, Sat 30 - Sun 31 | 07:00 to 14:00 PSTComputational Design Workshop
June, Sat 28 - Sun 29 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
July, Sat 19 - Sun 20 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
September, Sat 13 - Sun 14 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
Online Masterclass: 3D printing parametric textiles by Footwearology
This class teaches you how to create spectacular textiles for footwear and other applications using Grasshopper.
It is the highly requested online version of the masterclass that Lorenzo Masini gave as part of our Footwearise event in 2024. The images you see on this page are of the textiles made by the participants of this class.
Where: 6 live online workshops of 2.5 hours each. These will be recorded.
When: July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 AND 17 - 7:30-10PM CEST
Level: Intermediate - Maximum 15 participants
Study time: 15 hours, plus practice
Thursday, May 15, 2025
RhinoArtisan AI Assistant
Rhino.Inside Revit 5 Years PAZ Webinar
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
TRfem: Thermal Simulation in Grasshopper 2 - Interview with Mathias Fuchs (McNeel)
In this interview ahead of his presentation at CDFAM Amsterdam (July 9-10, 2025), Mathias Fuchs discusses how the new architecture of the much anticipated Grasshopper 2 opens the door to simulation-native design and more…
With native support for parallelism, field-based data structures, and more seamless integration between geometry and analysis, GH2 enables plugins like TRmesh and TRfem to run finite element simulations directly on the canvas. Mathias explains how these tools bring volumetric meshing, heat conduction analysis, and isosurface generation into real-time design workflows—making physical simulation a first-class part of parametric modeling.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
food4Rhino webinar: Architectural Design Optimization with Opossum (May 21, 2025 at 5PM CEST)
Join us for a webinar on Opossum, the model-based optimization plugin.
During the webinar, we will dive into single- and multi-objective optimization in Grasshopper. You will learn how to formulate an optimization problem, choose the right algorithm, and interpret the results. Further, we will introduce you to Performance Explorer, our interactive and intuitive Design Space Exploration tool.
Speaker: Max Zorn is a researcher and doctoral candidate at the Department for Computing in Architecture, Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD/CA), University of Stuttgart. Max holds a BA (TUM) in Architecture and an MSc in Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH). His research focuses on software tools for architectural design space exploration, including optimization, machine learning, and interactive visualization. He leads the Opossum developer team and is a co-author of ICD’s ABxM agent-based modeling framework.
Monday, May 12, 2025
MatrixGold 3.9: The Performance Update
Lafayette, LA (5 May 2025) – Gemvision is excited to announce the release of the first of three major updates coming to MatrixGold Version 3 in 2025. The MatrixGold 3.9 update introduces powerful new features and enhancements that give users more control, speed, and efficiency. From refined parametric workflows to fully customizable quick commands, MatrixGold 3.9 is built to streamline the jewelry design process.
“The MatrixGold 3.9 update represents a significant step forward in our product development,” said Oriol Collelldemont, Product Director at Gemvision. “It’s built on feedback from our customers, whose insights continue to shape the software to better support their business needs.”
The major breakthrough in this update is the Dynamic Power Toggle, which lets users decide when to recalculate geometry. This is a game-changing feature for complex designs with multiple operations—it allows users to make all necessary edits first and recalculate only when they’re ready, saving time and system resources.
Some additional new tools include
- Quick Commands: Enables users to create personalized tool layouts by organizing frequently used features into custom tabs, allowing faster access and a more streamlined workflow.
- Static Surface Prong: Provides a non-parametric option ideal for designs with large stone arrays. This feature reduces file size while maintaining precision and integrates smoothly with tools like Gems Placer.
- Performance Boost: Delivers faster file loading, smoother copy/paste operations, and overall performance enhancements that improve efficiency across daily tasks.
- Improved weight accuracy for the Mirror Gems tool
- Enhanced toggle behavior for Bezel Chamfer
- Persistent layer preferences across sessions
- Fixes to Comfort Fit functionality
“We're thrilled to announce this update, with two more still to come in 2025," says Alex Stuller, Executive Director of Gemvision. "As the landscape of jewelry design continues to evolve, MatrixGold empowers jewelers with the tools they need to push the boundaries of innovation. We're proud to be part of this vibrant community and excited to keep delivering the industry's leading software.”
Thursday, May 8, 2025
So Table by So Concrete
So Table is the result of an experimental approach using a new 3D concrete printing technology called Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI). Jonáš Kolařík, computational designer at So Concrete, explains that the goal was to create a structure that is spatially rigid yet visually lightweight, taking full advantage of the unique possibilities offered by this method compared to standard robotic concrete extrusion.
The base is inspired by natural structures, from plant lattices to trabecular bone. As it rises, it branches into finer and finer elements that support a tempered glass tabletop. The form is fully parametric and can be easily adapted to different sizes and formats.
Everything is procedurally generated in Grasshopper; the boundary is populated with points in gradual density, which are then connected and go through several steps of automated and manual optimization. The final geometry used for 3D printing is generated using the MultiPipe component, which creates closed SubD geometry with smooth connections and variable thickness.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
NDAR at NOR-SHIPPING - Oslo, Norway (June 3-5, 2025)
The NDAR team will be present at Nor-Shipping, in Oslo, Norway, 3-5 June 2025.
Nor-Shipping is undoubtedly a great opportunity to meet & chat, and see the what’s new in our naval architecture and shipbuilding software solutions.
The NDAR Naval Architecture Solution combines the Rhino 3D platform with marine plug-ins Orca3D, ExpressMarine, VisualARQ and all Rhino3D plug-ins, seamlessy integrating specialist applications GHS, ShipWeight, MAESTRO Marine, NavCad.
Rhino/ Grasshopper online workshop for structural engineers, June 30- July 2 (McNeel Europe)
Structural engineering focuses on analyzing given geometries to calculate, optimize, or aesthetically refine structures, ensuring they can stand without failure while fulfilling the designer’s intentions. Long before the advent of CAD software, engineers mathematically defined material properties, loads, and support conditions in accordance with design codes, verifying their calculations through physical model experiments. In architectural design, early parametric approaches were introduced by pioneers such as Antoni Gaudí and have since evolved into contemporary practices, where architects and engineers use tools like Rhino and Grasshopper. These tools are now widely integrated with structural engineering software such as SOFiSTiK, Tekla, Dlubal, SCIA, and Karamba3D, bridging design, analysis, and documentation workflows. This integration enables seamless data exchange across BIM platforms and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration throughout all project phases.
The workshop is taught by Junghwo Park, Head of innovation and technology center in Virtual Design and Construction at Umdasch Group Ventures and certified BIM trainer by buildingSMART Austria, and is designed for structural engineers who want to learn how to use Rhino and Grasshopper for parametric BIM engineering.
Upon completion of this course, participants will...
- Gain a foundational understanding of how to model and document structural engineering projects in Rhino, including templates, drawings, hatching, graphics, and model coordination.
- Learn the principles of parametric engineering using Grasshopper.
- Explore essential Grasshopper tips and tricks to enhance daily practice in structural design workflows.
- Understand seamless data interoperability for BIM workflows using Rhino.Inside.Revit and Speckle.
Course requirements: This course is intended for structural engineers, drafters, and modelers who have no prior experience with Rhino and Grasshopper. 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.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Training for Trainers Workshop - June 16-18, 2025
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Training for Trainers Workshop
June 16-18, 2025 |
Open position Artist / Designer in Residence at EPFL’s Geometric Computing Laboratory (GCM)
Rhino-Grasshopper community, the Trimble 0-60 Challenge 2025 is open for startups to apply!
Do you have a great idea for a Rhino/Grasshopper workflow with Trimble products? Trimble is excited to announce the return of the Trimble 0-60 Challenge, a global initiative designed to identify and support the most innovative startups in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-Operator (AECO) industry.
About Trimble 0-60 Challenge
Trimble 0-60 Challenge, is a global initiative designed to identify and support the most innovative startups in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-Operator (AECO) industry. This challenge aims to foster the development of integrated solutions across three categories: Connected Data, Connected Design, and Connected Field or Jobsite. Participants should leverage Trimble Connect, or other Trimble solutions, such as SketchUp or Tekla as part of the Trimble platform.
Participants will meet over the course of 12 weeks. Throughout the program, participants will have access to Trimble experts and business mentors. At the end of the program, finalists will have the opportunity to demo their solutions at Trimble Dimensions, and winners will be announced. All terms and conditions apply.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for entrepreneurs, startups (early stage), and developers who want to turn their innovative ideas into industry solutions.
Networking - gain access to Trimble’s large partner and customer ecosystem.
Support - AEC and technology experts will help you transform your wildest dreams into practical solutions.
Exposure - show your work off to our large audience and meet our venture and investment partners
Entry Requirements
To enter the challenge, your solution must solve a product or customer pain point, integrate with Trimble Connect or other Trimble solutions such as Tekla or SketchUp, enhance a Trimble Connect workflow in design or construction, and show commercial growth potential. Each solution should address one of the following three categories: Connected Data, Connected Design, Connected Field or Jobsite
Key Dates
May 26, 2025 - Applications Close
June 23, 2025 - Finalists Announced
July 8-9, 2025 - Program Kick-Off
November 10-12, 2025 - Demo Day at Dimensions
About Trimble Connect
Trimble Connect is a cloud-based collaboration platform that enables teams to share, manage, and access project data from anywhere, ensuring stakeholders have the most up-to-date information for streamlined workflows. It is widely used across various sectors and industries including civil construction, geospatial, transportation, engineering and design. To learn more about Trimble Connect and its offerings, please visit connect.trimble.com.
About Trimble
Monday, May 5, 2025
RhinoArtisan 6.3 now available
RhinoArtisan 6.3 is not only the newest version but also one that revolutionizes the in-store experience. This release includes Boutique, the new module that lets you do something incredible: Design jewelry with your customer in the store within seconds.
Picture the moment: A customer walks into a jewelry store and browses the showcases, but they want something more—something unique. Now, with Boutique, you can create that magical moment: design together, in real time, turning an idea into a stunning piece of jewelry right there, in front of their eyes, with breathtaking renders and instant pricing.
Boutique transforms a simple jewelry store into a place where customers don’t just buy—they create, participate, and connect.
- Co-design starting from configurable collections or from scratch with just a sketch.
- Combine components, personalize every detail, and take the design as far as your customer’s imagination goes.
- Show realistic renders instantly so they can see how their jewelry will shine even before it’s made.
- Generate instant pricing, keeping the momentum alive and closing the sale at the perfect moment.
RhinoArtisan 6.3 is available and completely free for all RhinoArtisan 6.X customers.
Digital Landscape Architecture Conference in Dessau (June 4-7, 2025)
Digital Landscape Architecture (DLA) Conference
June 4-7, 2025, in Dessau, Germany
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
The theme of this year's DLA Conference is Collaboration.
Approaches to digital technologies in landscape architecture will be presented and discussed through workshops, lectures, and panels (Program). Topics will include AI in landscape architecture, building information modeling (BIM), the use of UAVs, and Geodesign.
The conference will take place as a hybrid event on the Dessau campus of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
The organizers are looking forward to an engaging event and a vibrant exchange with their international guests.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Webinar: Modern Rendering and Artificial Intelligence
Universidad UPB invites you to an exciting webinar that explores the intersection of cutting-edge technology and architecture.
Architectural visualization is dramatically shifting, driven by the capabilities of modern rendering engines and Artificial Intelligence. This webinar will highlight how tools like Unreal Engine and V-Ray empower designers to produce hyper-realistic renderings, interactive walkthroughs, and real-time presentations, redefining how architectural ideas are communicated.
We will also explore how AI can be integrated into the design process to generate innovative concepts, automate routine tasks, and streamline workflows from the early concept phase to final delivery.
This webinar will be held in Spanish.
Location: Universidad UPB, Laureles Campus – Room 212, Block 9
Time: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (local time)
Free Entry and Online Access with Registration: Register here
Webinar Link: Join via Webex
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how the future of visualization is already here!
Thursday, May 1, 2025
AECtech+ Barcelona (June 13-15, 2025)
Put your skills to the test and embark on an exhilarating 24-hour hackathon!
Join us from June 13 to 15 for the second AECtech+ Barcelona, hosted by Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio and BIG.
Kick off the weekend early on Friday with a round of Morning Workshops. Take a deep dive into new concepts and 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:
- Exploring Buildings as Graphs: David Andres Leon & Sophie Moore
- Fundamentals of Parametric Geometry in C#: Christopher Diggins
- From Nodes to Code: Parametric Design for Beginners | Alloy Kemp & David Mans
Get inspired by a fantastic panel of presenters at the Afternoon Symposium speaking on a diverse range of innovations within AEC, from Platforms to Processes to Projects.
- CODA: Pep Tornabell
- ACPV Architects: Vincenzo Panasiti & Giovanni Consiglio
- Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio: Jeroen Janssen & Georgios Athanasopoulos
- Infrared.city: Oana Taut
- BIG: Andreas Bak
- McNeel
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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rhino User Webinar: Automating Tekla 2D Drawings with Grasshopper
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 3 PM (CEST)
- Why the standard Tekla drawing features might not be enough for your specific needs, and how custom automation can fill these gaps.
- Step-by-step guidance on using Grasshopper's visual programming environment to fine-tune your drawings with minimal coding knowledge.
- How to harness the power of Rhino.Geometry namespace from RhinoCommon to accurately find projections, intersections, and other 3D model calculations essential for precise drawing annotations.
- Practical demonstrations of simple yet effective scripts to solve common Tekla drawing challenges.
Greg Olszewski, a software engineer with a background in structural engineering, has spent the last five years automating Tekla drawings. After many attempts to teach his colleagues about Tekla Open API, he started looking for an easier-to-use tool. This is how a free plugin for Grasshopper was born, which connects the world of visual programming with the drawing area in Tekla.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Foster + Partners launches Cyclops plugin to enhance sustainable design
The Foster + Partners Applied R+D team has developed Cyclops, a free, custom design plugin for Grasshopper in Rhino.
Cyclops is a ray-tracing analysis plugin for Grasshopper that uses the power of modern GPUs to accelerate environmental simulations. It supports a range of analyses, including radiation, sunlight, and daylight, and can efficiently manage large-scale, complex geometries and high-density analyses.
Cyclops seamlessly integrates into existing workflows and provides analytical feedback to designers in real-time. It turbocharges ray tracing simulations that are fundamental for environmental analyses.
Martha Tsigkari, Senior Partner and Head of Applied R+D, Foster + Partners, said: “Cyclops is the latest iteration of a tool that we have been extensively developing, refining, and actively using on projects, over the past fifteen years. During this time, we have experimented with different technologies and user interfaces, allowing designers to run environmental analyses that used to take hours, or even days, in a matter of seconds. We believe that Cyclops will play an important role in supporting positive change within the architectural and engineering industry – enhancing sustainability across a wide range of global projects.”
The development of Cyclops is driven by Foster + Partners’ commitment to sustainability. It is being released as a free plugin to encourage widespread adoption and the integration of more sustainable design practices across the industry.
Cyclops also enhances the professional development of junior designers by allowing them to rapidly gauge their designs' performance in real-time. In doing so, they will quickly develop an intuition for what makes a building or master plan perform better.
Cyclops is in a beta phase and includes a 90-day expiry period. An upgrade will be required within 90 days to renew the expiry and ensure access to the latest updates.
Find out more and install the Cyclops plugin...
Free Rhino & Grasshopper for Architects Workshop by How to Rhino (May 4-14)
Are you an architect struggling to integrate Rhino, Grasshopper, or Rhino.Inside.Revit into your workflow? Do you find the interfaces daunting or lack architect-specific tutorials? Are you unsure where to begin with parametric design?
You're not alone. That's why How to Rhino, an Authorised Rhino Training Center, is hosting a free online Rhino & Grasshopper for Architects Workshop from May 4 to May 14.
Led by architects Dusan and Lazar, this workshop provides a clear, step-by-step path to mastering these powerful tools. Forget generic tutorials—this is tailored content designed by architects for architects, covering everything from basics to advanced applications.
What You'll Learn:
Rhino Confidence: Navigate the interface, understand core concepts, and start creating the complex geometries your projects demand.
Grasshopper Clarity: Demystify the logic, build practical scripts from scratch, and leverage parametric modeling for architectural design.
Revit Integration: Understand Rhino.Inside.Revit, connect Grasshopper to your BIM workflow and learn how to seamlessly integrate the design and construction phases of the project.
Benefit not only from Dusan and Lazar's expertise but also from insights shared by special guest speakers from the industry!
Workshop Structure:
In-depth video lessons for all skill levels
Live interactive teaching sessions, including Q&A and discussion (15+ hours)
Bonus materials to support your learning
Certificate of attendance upon completion
Key Information:
When: May 4-14
Where: How to Rhino Skool Group
Investment: Free!
Access: Content available only during the duration of the workshop.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Become an Authorized Rhino Trainer (ART) Training in Spanish
For Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina + Latin America
Authorized Rhino Trainers (ART) are technical experts who meet the requirements to deliver official Rhino training. Earning the ART credential places you in an exclusive network of instructors known for top‑quality teaching and certified by their regional McNeel office.
Why become an ART?
Upcoming Mandatory ART Candidate Training
(offered only twice a year)
Call for Applications: April-May 2025
Acceptance Notifications: May 12-16, 2025
Training Sessions: June 11-13 & June 18 -20; Six live online sessions (Wednesday‑Friday, two consecutive weeks)
Already an ART for Rhino 6 or earlier?
You’ll need this course to renew your certification.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Authorized Rhino Trainer - Required Training May 2025
Your certification will allow you to stand out from others offering Rhino training.
Your school or training center may also want to offer training as an official ARTC with you as their ART.
As an ART, you can post your school or training center's class schedule to the Rhino Learn page for all Rhino users visiting the website. This schedule can be searched by format, region or country, language, learning level, and market, helping students find your training based on their needs.
This online class is for ART candidates in the North American Region. (Other regions may also give permission for you to join our class.)
ART Certification requirements include participation in this online class.
Online Class Format
- Six Sessions
Week 1: May 13, 14, 15
Week 2: May 20, 21, 22
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) x 2 weeks - Time: 8 am-12 pm PDT
"Live" Attendance for 90% of the 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.
A minimum of six students is required for the class to be presented. Sign up now so we know you are planning to attend. Payment is due by April 30th.
See the ART Requirements for all Regions.
Questions? Please email Mary Ann Fugier.