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

Two 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 6 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 with no need for 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.

Register now...

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.

Details, agenda, and registration... 

 

Design Modelling Symposium - September 2024, University of Kassel

 

Design Modelling Symposium 2024

The Design Modelling Symposium will take place this September in Kassel, Germany. International research groups from ETH Zurich, the University of Hong Kong, Autodesk, Uni Stuttgart, the University of Innsbruck, and others will present their latest work on the four topics of Realizing Circular Design, Scaling Digital Concepts, Biomaterial Design, and Digital Construction.

This will be complemented by distinguished keynote talks from Philip F. Yuan of Tongji University Shanghai, Andrea Klinge of ZRS Architects Berlin, Corentin Fivet from EPF Lausanne, Kerstin Müller of Zirkular Basel, Anke Parson of Urban Beta Berlin, Olivier Baverel Ecole des Ponts ParisTech and Greta Tiedje of Henning Larsen Copenhagen.

See here the final schedule of the conference: Schedule DMS 2024

Two intensive days of workshops will be held on the topics of  Immersive Design Based on Human Motion by the University of Hannover, Structural Design for Reuse by Karamba / Bollinger Grohmann, Human Robot Interaction by Prof. Stefana Parasho of EPFL, Design with Mycelium Materials by EDEK University of Kassel in cooperation with the Royal Danish Academy and Form-fit spatial frames by TWE University of Kassel, knippershelbig and Strong by Form.

See here the schedule of the workshops: Schedule Workshops

It is possible to register individually for the conference or workshops, and there are also special rates for bundles and students.

Register here...

ART Required Online Training: October 22-31, 2024

 

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. 

Teacher Workshops by McNeel Europe

 

Join our free online Rhino/Grasshopper workshops to catch up on what's new in Rhino 8. These sessions are for tutors, teachers, and professors in the EMEA region. Proof of status is required.

· September 3 at 10 AM CEST: Shrinkwrap & QuadRemesh 
· September 3 at noon CEST: Push-Pull, Clipping Planes & Sectioning 
· September 4 at 10 AM CEST: SubD Modelling
· September 4 at noon CEST: Rendering & Presentation
· September 5 at 9 AM CEST: Introduction to Compute 
· September 5 at noon CEST: GH Data Types 

Once registered, we will send you a confirmation email with more details regarding the session. You can join one, two, or all.

Got any questions? Drop us an email!

Parametric Footwear Texture by Cademy Xyz

Parametric Footwear Texture

by Cademy Xyz

Cademy Xyz's Parametric Footwear Texture online course offers a comprehensive guide to mastering Rhino and Grasshopper to create advanced parametric textures in footwear sole design.

The course includes 14 pre-recorded lessons covering 3D scan import, NURBS modeling, and attractor textures using LunchBox.

You'll also learn to prepare designs for 3D printing and digital fabrication, enhancing your portfolio with three unique texture variations. Additional resources include Rhino, Grasshopper, KeyShot files, and 3D printable .stl files.

"In this workflow, we will create advanced parametric textures for footwear soles using Rhino 3D, apply complex attractor patterns (3 variations) with Grasshopper (LunchBox). Learn to export for 3D printing and rendering in KeyShot. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge of essential 3D modeling tools for footwear design and enhance your portfolio. Please register to access our recorded workflow course and download Rhino/GH exercise files."

Explore Cademy's new Parametric Footwear Texture tutorial.

Enroll today for €75 and gain access to on-demand videos, enabling you to learn at your own pace.

Details and registration...

Enscape 4.1: New Enscape Impact add-on, Chaos AI Enhancer and Artistic Visual Modes

New Enscape Impact Add-on

Chaos AI Enhancer and Artistic Visual Modes

Enscape 4.1 brings the power of energy modeling to its intuitive real-time visualization tool. With the new Enscape Impact add-on, compatible with Rhino 8.3, architects and designers can now quickly view their building's energy performance and optimize it within their usual design workflow. The new solution significantly reduces the analysis time to a few minutes.

Artistic Visual Modes adds the ability to create images simulating pencil or watercolor drawings. Users can now create captivating presentations while reducing unnecessary distractions for the clients.

Enscape 4.1. also includes the Chaos AI Enhancer, which leverages the power of AI to elevate the visuals and export better-looking assets, such as people and vegetation, straight from Enscape. The AI engine solution identifies the correct pixel selection, ensuring better results than other AI-generated images.

Additionally, Enscape 4.1 introduces the following key features:

• New glass material and more realistic fog
• Support for machines with integrated GPUs for greater accessibility
• Additional vegetation and people assets
• Access to Chaos Cloud

Discover more about Enscape 4.1 on Rhino....

Getting to know… Beaver Structures: Redefining Parametric Timber Engineering!

Dive into ShapeDiver's latest case study to uncover the innovative Beaver plugin for Rhino and Grasshopper. This tool, which integrates seamlessly with Karamba3D, promises to enhance both educational and real-world structural design applications.

The article features a comprehensive case study with João, Marcio, and Renan, the creators behind Beaver. They delve into their journey from academic research to developing a tool that’s now a favorite among industry leaders. The discussion covers their inspiration for focusing on timber engineering, the specific market needs Beaver addresses, and the benefits of its open-source nature.

Explore how Beaver is transforming timber engineering workflow, helping professionals shift from safety-checking to active design roles, and streamlining complex tasks with integrations like Karamba3D and ShapeDiver.

Read the full article here...

Motorboat Design in Rhino by SABIT

Motorboat Design in Rhino 

by SABIT

The Motorboat Design course is for beginners in Rhinoceros, using an aluminum boat as an example, with practical knowledge in technical and technological aspects of construction. Tips on what to pay attention to when designing and the secrets of executing aluminum structures are divided into design stages in design offices.

For whom?

• Industry Professionals - Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and other individuals in the maritime industry who want to expand their skills or transition to new positions. 
• Students and Graduates of Technical Fields related to yachts or those looking to change careers. 
• Sailing Enthusiasts - Individuals passionate about sailing who want to understand the yacht design and construction process better. 
• Entrepreneurs and Investors - Individuals who want to start or invest in a yacht design or construction company.

What will you learn?

• Basic aspects of the program's interface
• 3D hull modeling methods
• Create creative and non-standard shapes
• Methodology of working with floating units
• Yacht ergonomics design
  

Date: 22-23 August 2024
Form of study: Online individually 
Schedule: 6 lessons, 8 hours
Language: English, Polish

Course in English...

Course in Polish...

Transform Your Jewelry Design Workflow with iJewel Plugin for Rhino

iJewel Plugin for Rhino

iJewel Viewer is a Rhino plugin designed specifically for 3D jewelry designers. It enhances the workflow for designers to interact and share their intricate jewelry models with their clients and fellow designers.

Key Features:

• Experience seamless viewing of your 3D jewelry models directly within Rhino.
• Export your Rhino models directly to the iJewel Viewer.
• Use different options within the viewer to rotate, zoom, and pan around your imported 3D model.
• Create and customize your configurator using a predefined set of metal and gem libraries, applying selected materials to your models according to your preferences.
• Enhance your models by applying different metal and gem environment maps from the library.
• Adjust advanced settings like environment rotation and intensity to achieve the perfect look for your designs.
• Share your creations with clients, allowing them to view and interact with your designs in real time, providing an engaging experience.

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D5 LiveSync for Rhino | Rhino Real-time Rendering workflow

 

The recently released demo video of D5 Render's LiveSync plugin for Rhino showcases its seamless integration and real-time rendering capabilities. This plugin allows for real-time updates between Rhino's design elements, such as models, materials, and light sources with D5.

This integration provides Rhino users with a realistic preview of designs under natural lighting conditions, improving decision-making in the design process.

D5 Render enhances the workflow with features like AI environmental setup and image enhancement, a vast asset library, and stunning image/animation outputs. Rhino designers and visualization specialists can easily achieve their creative ideas with this tool.

More details about D5 real-time rendering workflow...👈

D5 Render & LiveSync plugin free download... 👈

Download the demo scene...👈

Vertiport Master Class - LYNEports and Rhino

This workshop is designed for architectural professionals and graduate students eager to learn how to design and plan vertiport infrastructure and airspace planning using basic Rhinoceros/Grasshopper and LYNEports software from industry experts. Over eight intensive days, participants will delve into the emerging field of Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure, focusing on the geospatial design and planning of vertiports, for a chance to win a €500 Prize for the best vertiport design.

What will you learn?

• Learn to prepare 3D models for web applications.
• Design vertiports using Rhinoceros/Grasshopper.
• Understand the necessary resources and approaches to enter this field.

For whom?

This workshop is perfect for students, architects, and urban planners who want to enter this highly demanded field.

Course start: 22 September 2024
Form of study: Online
Duration: 8 days
Time: 16:30 to 20:00 (3.5 hrs/day)

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Rhino Developer Meeting Copenhagen - Registration open!

Rhino Developer Meeting
27 September 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark

McNeel Europe is excited to announce the Rhino Developer Meeting in Copenhagen, a must-attend event for anyone involved in the Rhino ecosystem, from seasoned developers to new enthusiasts looking to deepen their expertise in Rhino and Grasshopper.

Why Attend?

• Learn from the best: Get the most from industry experts through exclusive live coding presentations. Renowned professionals will showcase their workflows and share invaluable knowledge and techniques. 
  
  
• Unlock advanced knowledge: Participate in masterclasses and in-depth sessions covering a range of topics from Rhino’s royalty-free developer tools and new frameworks to the ecosystem’s latest additions like RhinoCommon, Python, rhino3dm, Rhino.Inside, Rhino Compute, Hops, Code Editor, Sub-D, Grasshopper 1.0 and 2, Package Manager, and food4Rhino.
  
  
• Inspiration and innovation: Hear from experts in a variety of fields, including Architecture, BIM, Landscape Design, Algorithmic Modeling, Rendering and Visualization, Footwear Design, Orthotics, 3D Printing, Robotic Milling, Environmental Analysis, and more. 
  
  
• Exclusive updates: Learn about the latest tools and features and how they can be integrated into your workflows to boost productivity and creativity.

The Rhino Developer Meeting will also be a networking opportunity to connect with fellow developers, industry experts, and the McNeel team.

Register now to secure a spot at this conference that will take your skills to the next level. The registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, and a special social event.

Seats are limited.

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