Facades+ Los Angeles: Early Bird Registration Now Open

Facades+ returns to Los Angeles on October 19-20, 2017. The conference will focus on the design and performance of the next generation of facades. Conference leaders will provide proven insights on how to make your ideas become reality. 

Early-bird registration is now open! Register. 

Facades+ unites top professionals from the worlds of design, fabrication, and construction to consider how high-performance envelopes contribute to and are shaped by LA’s unique architectural landscape. Be inspired and learn how to innovate all steps of facade implementation—from systems and materials to designs and delivery strategies.

Watch the conference site for workshop details. Sessions will be offered in the morning and afternoon of Day 2.

ZAA architects inc. - New Authorized RhinoFabStudio

Welcome ZAA architects inc. a new Certified RhinoFabStudio!

ZAA architects is a Montreal-based architectural firm founded by the architect Zoubeir Azouz. The firm primarily focuses on commercial, residential, and institutional projects with additional interests in parametric architecture and generative structures. 

ZAA / DesignLab recently opened to the public allowing people from any skill level to experiment and play with 3D tools including a laser cut machine, 3D scanner, projector, and 3D printer. Most of the work in their DesignLab is created using Rhino software and Grasshopper. ZAA / DesignLab also has a Certified Rhino Trainer offering courses.


Location: 
370 Guy Street Suite 216,
Montreal, QC, H3J 1S6, Canada.

Follow ZAA architects on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

For more information, please contact Zoubeir Azouz
 or call +1 (514) 260-8981

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer-controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

Level 1 Rhino 5 for Windows begins on Friday

Level 1 Rhino 5 for Windows - Online Course
September 1-14, 2017
US$200 - Register here.


In this online class, you'll learn to create and edit accurate free-form 3D NURBS models. This fast-moving class covers most of Rhino's functionality, including the most advanced surfacing commands. Our detailed class outline is available here.


Dates: 

• Friday, September 1 - 9:00am-11:00am (Orientation)
• Tuesday-Thursday, September 5-7 - 9:00am-1:00pm 
• Tuesday-Thursday, September 12-14 - 9:00am-1:00pm
  All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Calculate your time zone. 

Sign up today! 

Ask questions and interact with the class and instructor in our live, online training. All sessions will be recorded and posted for your study and review. If you cannot make a session, you will be able to catch up at your convenience.

The class will be in English using the GoToTraining software.


Notes (what you need for the class): 

• Rhino 5 for Windows software installed. Rhino for Mac is not acceptable software for this class. 
• A stable and fast Internet connection. 
• A headset/microphone combo. 
• A hard copy of the Rhino Level 1 Training Manual, which you may download here.

Generative Processes in Architectural Design Workshop in Panama

PC CAD is hosting a 4-day workshop in Generative Processes in Architectural Design in Panama. 

In this workshop, you'll learn to create and edit accurate free-form 3D NURBS models. This fast-moving class covers most of Rhino's functionality, including the most advanced surfacing commands. Also, you'll learn the concepts and features of Grasshopper at an accelerated pace in an instructor-led hands-on instruction environment. It will give a functional understanding of Grasshopper and parametric design. This will allow you to build on this understanding into more advanced projects of your own!

An Open House, 'Rhino Launch Event - Panamá 2017', follows the workshop. The open house, available to the public, is where you will learn from certified professionals the most innovative technologies in 3D modeling, data-driven design, and much more. 

Workshop Location: 
Altos del Chase N° 46F, Ave. de la Amistad
El Dorado, Panama City, Panamá

Open House Location: 
Sortis Hotel
56 and 57 Street.
Obarrio, Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá

Dates: 
Workshop: September 25-28 (Monday-Thursday)
Open House: Friday, September 29, 2017

Times: 
Workshop: From 8 AM-5 PM
Open House: From 8 AM-12 PM

Fee: 
Workshop: $700.00+7% 
Open House: Free Pass

For more information and to register please call: (+507) 236.3937 – 236.0370 or email Isabel Sandrea.

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer-controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

Rhino Beam Tools plugin

  

NAVINN announces Rhino Beam Tools, a new Rhino plugin built as a bridge between Rhino and specialized beam calculation software.

At the moment, the only supported export format is for Steel, which is Bureau Veritas' (Certification office) official software for beam calculation certifications.

More info and to download...
Rhino Beam Tools on food4Rhino...

RhinoPiping Pro+ Beta now available

NAVINN recently announced the release of RhinoPiping Pro+ Beta, free for all existing RhinoPiping Pro users.

RhinoPiping Pro+ brings new advanced features to RhinoPiping Pro, such as IFC export for AEC, and a smarter iso layout generator. It is distributed as a separate plugin but needs RhinoPiping Pro with a valid license to work.

More info and to download...

ComplexityParameterized: September 10-12, Baghdad

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Baghdad - September 10-12

ComplexityParameterized is a 3-day workshop for participants with no previous experience in Grasshopper or parametric design techniques. The program introduces them to both the theoretical and technical knowledge required to explore the possibilities of the new design medium.

This workshop is an introductory workshop to parametric design. It will explore tools and techniques of the parametric design space using Grasshopper—the generative modeling plugin for Rhinoceros. It will also include a lecture and presentations on the subject of complexity in natural systems and how to incorporate it as a design tool.

Dates:

September 10: 09:00-15:00 – lecture + lesson + tutoring

September 11: 09:00-15:00 – lesson + tutoring

September 12: 09:00-15:00 – presentation + lesson + tutoring

Subscription fee: 

$120 Students/Professionals

Registration:

Email Hasan Hadi or call 077 17944309

The deadline for registration is September 3, 2017.

The workshop technical tutorials will include:

• Software interface
• Components
• Lists and Data Tree: management, manipulation, visualization
• Geometry generation from data stream
• Basic exercises (Attractor field, Surface subdivision, Morphing)
• Advanced exercise: Data-reactive component – data-reactive tessellation on NURBS surface.
• Data flow: data tree and path mapping
• Mesh syntax and construction
• Mesh tessellation and subdivision tools [Lunchbox and Weaverbird]
• Geometry instantiation – mesh power copy
• Application of the learned techniques in a parametric design exercise.

Software and skills:

Basic modeling skill in Rhino is preferred, but not mandatory. Participants should bring their own laptop with preinstalled software (software download links will be given after subscription).

Workshop leader:

Zayad Motlib, Director at d-NAT and AmorphouStudio

www.d-nat.net | www.amorphoustudio.com

Organized by: 

This workshop is organized by d-NAT

http://www.d-nat.net

Details...

Parametric & Digital Design-Fabrication in Guatemala

Mecano CNC is hosting a 3-day workshop in Parametric Design & Digital Fabrication in Guatemala. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to develop accurate and free form geometries with Rhinoceros 5 and manage concepts and features in Grasshopper for data-driven digital fabrication. 

The class includes the use of RhinoCAM. Some samples will be cut on the CNC and laser machines.

Basic knowledge of Rhino is required.

Bring your own laptop computer. It will be fun!

Licenses are not included. Ask about the discounts for that day.

Location:
Km. 30.2 Ruta Antigua Guatemala
San Lucas Sacatepéquez, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

Date:  September 7-9, 2017.
Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday: 1:30 PM-6:30 PM 
Saturday: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM 

Fees: 
$200 Professionals
$180 Students

For more information and to register please email:  designbyrandom@gmail.com 

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer-controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

Rhinoceros at CLEFA in Guatemala

Join McNeel Miami at CLEFA from September 5-8, 2017, in Guatemala.

CLEFA, an international event for 59 years, brings together academic authorities, teachers, students, and professionals in architecture and design.

Date: September 5-8, 2017

Time: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM

Place: Facultad de Arquitectura - Universidad de San Carlos in Guatemala.

Join RhinoFabStudio's director, Andres Gonzalez,  on Wednesday, Sept. 6 (during the afternoon), where he will present generative design processes with Rhinoceros and Grasshopper. 

More information on the presenters and workshops.

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer-controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

RhinoFabStudio Mentors 2017-2018

We would like to express our gratitude and introduce all the new RhinoFabStudio Mentors for 2017-2018. The RhinoFabStudio community welcomes these volunteers as our mentors for Product Design and Digital Fabrication.

The RhinoFabStudio Mentors are professionals in their respective fields and are here to assist you with anything about the implementation of a RhinoFabStudio.

To learn more about our mentors, please visit this link.

Once again, we extend our thanks to the RhinoFabStudio Mentors.

We truly appreciate their help!

Note: RhinoFabStudio Mentors are unable to provide technical support. You may send your Rhino-related questions to tech@mcneel.com at any time.

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer-controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

On-Demand RhinoCAM Training by McNeel Miami

On-Demand RhinoCAM Training in Spanish by McNeel Miami

Begin your RhinoCAM training anytime-anywhere with Vimeo On-Demand! Now you can stream RhinoCAM—31 chapters where you will learn how to set up the RhinoCAM software interface, hole drilling methods, 2-1/2 axis processes, 3D machining, as well as creating your own tool libraries (milling cutters, drills) and more!

In the videos, instructors Andrés González and Ovidio Cardona, demonstrate some tricks and complete projects, G-CODE and creating a report for the workshop.



No need to travel or wait for a certain date... you may begin today!

This training is in Spanish. The English version is coming soon!

Questions? Contact Lucia Miguel.

Note: After purchase, classes may be rented and streamed for a six-month period. 

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer-controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

Job Opportunity - CWKA Design Engineer

CW Keller has an excellent opportunity for a talented Design Engineer to join their technical sales team. 

The position involves interfacing with clients, developing project-specific presentation collateral, and prefabrication technical modeling. This role requires dynamic problem-solving at all levels from sales to prefabrication planning. It is a crucial role in translating concepts into fabrication-ready designs. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic designer/architect with strong Rhino and Grasshopper skills.

For more info visit CW Keller.

If you believe you are a good fit for the position, please submit your resume and portfolio to careers@cwkeller.com with "Design Engineer" in the subject line.  

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer-controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

Om. introduces Om.EGVO

Om., a company focused on computational design and fabrication, recently introduced a concept called Om.EGVO to create a song that matches the sonority based on the formation of an object. This is done by placing a 3D model in the center of a cube-shaped network composed of "invisible strings". Due to the area of the object within this network, the strings are stimulated by creating musical notes.

With Rhinoceros they are able to link surfaces on the object to Grasshopper. And by using additional software such as Cicada, Nudibranch, and TouchOSC, the information of each surface can be sent via MIDI to audio editing software, turned into musical notes, and then played with virtual instruments.

Om.EGVO concept was developed by Aarón Mauricio García Hernández, architect and founder of Om. It takes as inspiration the sound references from R&B, Funk, Soul and Hip Hop music to reproduce the first album about “songs-objects”, to be published at the beginning of next year.

Check out this video! Om.EGVO concept and first collaboration with KUKA Robotics.

Follow Om. on social networks:

Facebook, YouTube, Instagram: @aaron_mgh, and Snapchat: aaronmgh

For information please contact Aaron Mauricio Garcia Hernandez.

What is a RhinoFabStudio? A RhinoFabStudio™ (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything.

New video tutorial: Analyze composites and sandwich structures

Intact Solutions just released a new video tutorial on how to analyze composites and sandwich structures with Scan&Solve Pro. Learn about composites and how to apply them in Scan&Solve Pro.

This tutorial,  Curved Composites and Sandwich Structures in SnS Pro, shows:

• How to apply composite materials to components in Scan&Solve Pro. 
• A few handy tips for creating guide curves and surfaces in Rhino. 
• How to apply composite materials correctly to create a sandwich structure.

Watch the video...

Machine learning for Rhino and Grasshopper

Nathan Miller at Proving Ground has come up with a new set of features as an extension to LunchBox tools for Grasshopper: LunchBoxML.

New open source components build upon a popular learning library called Accord.NET. With Grasshopper you can implement popular regression algorithms, clustering models, and neural networks within the computational design workflow.

Nathan explores the concept of machine learning and how it can work for you...

Ladybug and Honeybee improvements and additions

Improvements and additions to the Ladybug + Honeybee plugin are now available! More tools to connect to EnergyPlus, Radiance, Daysim, and OpenStudio. More tools for building energy and daylighting simulation. 

New Ladybug capabilities:

• EPWmap now includes OneBuilding files
• New Sun Shades Calculator released under WIP
• Renewable component now supports Sandia and CEC Photovoltaics modules
• More...

New Honeybee capabilities:

• Store HBZones in external files
• Support for OpenStudio 2.x
• Split building mass component makeover
• Transform Honeybee components modified for large model creation
• THERM simulations can be run directly from Grasshopper
• More...

Remember to remove the older version of Ladybug and Honeybee before downloading. And update your scripts!

Download the new release from food4Rhino....

Intro to Rhino Online Course begins August 15

Introduction to Rhino 3D Modeling 
"Live" Online Class with Akiyo Matsuoka

Join Authorized Rhino Trainer, Akiyo Matsuoka, for her upcoming online Rhino course. Attendees will use GoToMeeting to connect and share screens during the live, training sessions for this very interactive class. The class is open to all industry professionals to build a solid foundation with Rhino 5.

You'll learn to create and edit accurate free-form 3-D NURBS models. The class covers most of Rhino's functionality, including the most advanced surfacing commands. Attendees will use jewelry as the modeling geometry, however, professionals in other fields can benefit from the class.

Questions? Contact: Email Akiyo Matsuoka or call (646) 241-0045.

August 15 - September 7

Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30pm to 3:30pm Eastern Time

US$625 per person - Sign up today!

Details and registration...

About the instructor...Akiyo Matsuoka is an Authorized Rhino Trainer, as well as a Rhino Instructor at Fashion Institute of Technology in the Jewelry Design Department.

2017 AEC Technology Symposium and Hackathon! Register now!

2017 AEC Technology Symposium and Hackathon
New York City

October 19, Thursday - Workshops

October 20, Friday - Symposium

October 21-22, Saturday-Sunday - 30-hour Hackathon

For an advanced discussion on the future of the AEC industry, join CORE studio at Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. for the fifth annual AEC Technology Symposium and Hackathon.

This year's symposium theme is Merging and Emerging: AEC Futures. The symposium will investigate opportunities for cross industry tech and discuss emerging AEC technology through three vectors: Site Futures (Robotics, Sensing, AR, and Mixed Reality), Practice Futures (Cross-disciplinary collaboration, Machine Learning, and AI), and Facilities Futures (Integration of sensing and data logging for the Built Environment).

Two of the symposium speakers and workshop hosts are Brian Ringley and Andrew Heumann of Woods Bagot. They will speak on AEC Software Futures at the full-day symposium and host a workshop session on Practical Interfaces: Tool Development in Grasshopper with Human UI.

Register before August 10th for the 2017 AEC Technology Symposium and Hackathon to receive the Early Bird discount.

More information...