AECtech+ LA | Hackathon, Symposium, Workshops

AECtech+ LA | Hackathon, Symposium, Workshops

September 20-22, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
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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 back 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 forces with 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 have the opportunity 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, all 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 the optimization of 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 with enthusiasm.
  
  

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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 own 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. 

On their blog, they shared 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 a software appropriate at the building scale or neighborhood, but we 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.

First of all, we relocate geometry closer to the origin and simplify geometry to edge minimum size equal or greater than 1 meter to reduce the range of numbers. To generate clean solids, building footprints in .shp format are extruded using Heron for Grasshopper.

The key 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, respectively. 

As for the shading context, the Incident Radiation component allows adding a really large shading mesh. This can be very useful when there is a need to consider a hilly region that impacts shading patterns in the city. 

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

 

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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.

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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...

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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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3D Printing in Rhino by SABIT

3D Printing in Rhino

by SABIT

This training course is designed for those who are just starting to learn Rhinoceros and want to master the program's basics and gain 3D printing skills. During the course, you will learn how to use 3D printing knowledge, how to approach the field, and what resources you will need.

For whom?

If you've always dreamed of mastering the skills of creating three-dimensional objects and want to learn the basics of 3D modeling, this course will help you do that. If you're just starting your journey with the world of Rhino 8, this course will be an excellent introduction to the fundamentals and features of the program, allowing you to grasp its power quickly. If you envision your future in the field of 3D printing and want to understand how to prepare models for printing and gain essential knowledge for working in this industry, this course will help you acquire a crucial starting point.

What will you learn?

• Master the fundamental principles of creating 3D objects in Rhino
• Learn to work in a 3D space
• Prepare models for 3D printing and gain industry knowledge
• Create realistic visualizations

Date: 29-30 August 2024

Form of study: Online
Schedule: 5 lessons, 8 hours

Language: English, Polish

Course in English...

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Python for Beginners - PAZ Academy

Y1 Python for Beginners

Python is one of the most popular programming languages, known for its simplicity and versatility. This workshop is designed for beginners who want to dive into the programming world. 

Whether you´re interested in data analysis, optimization, or automation, Python is a great starting point.

More info + registration

Advanced Modeling Methods for Architects by SABIT

Advanced Modeling Methods for Architects

by SABIT

The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring a seamless transition from learning to implementation. Learn how to create intricate designs, develop spatial concepts, and bring your ideas to life in Rhino.

For whom?

The course offers experienced architects an opportunity to broaden their horizons and elevate their architectural projects to a new level. At the same time, it provides beginners with a solid foundation for learning. Together, explore the fascinating world of 3D architectural modeling.

What will you learn?

• Aspects of program interface and concepts of graphical programming
• Working in 3D space, methods of modeling and editing geometry in Rhino
• Practical applications of parametric design 
• Automating manual design tasks to make your work more efficient

Course start: On request

Form of study: Online
Schedule: 2 blocks, 9 lessons

Language: English, Polish

Course in English...

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