PhD study Performance-driven and Integrated Design Methods for Architecture and Urban Design at Tallinn University of Technology

Tallinn University of Technology opened PhD study admissions for the year 2018/2019. 

The Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture has several topics, including Performance-driven and Integrated Design Methods for Architecture and Urban Design. 

The work will be conducted using parametric design software with a preference for Rhinoceros/Grasshopper integrated with urban comfort, solar, daylight, and energy simulation software.

Complete details and registration... 

Admission form...

For direct info please contact Francesco de Luca...

INESCOP footwear plugins

INESCOP is a Centre for Technology and Innovation, founded in 1971 as a private and nonprofit association. With more than 45 years of experience, the Institute provides technology services, transfers knowledge and conducts research on general relevant topics for the footwear sector.

Based on top of Rhino, INESCOP has developed the following solutions for complex insole and outsole design:

ICad3DP is a software for 3D sole design with many tools for the intuitive and simple creation of the different sole elements, from a digitized last through reverse engineering. A complex outsole can be designed to be printed in 3D.

It also includes specific tools to design heels, platforms, top pieces, top piece molds, as well as machining paths.

IcadPAN is a 3D anatomic insoles design software with an intuitive interface, which allows automatization of many tasks that professionals in the podology sector usually do by hand, from the design to the manufacturing of the insole. It enables the personalization of the insole to adapt it to the characteristics and needs of each patient.

New RhinoFabStudio in Malta

Dfab.Studio (Malta) has recently joined the European network of RhinoFabStudios.

Dfab.Studio is a design and fabrication studio providing design and laser cutting services for the architectural, artistic, and design fields.

Steve DeMicoli, Manager of Dfab.Studio: 

"Our interest lies at the intersection of architecture, material-based design, computational thinking and digital fabrication. We operate within a well-established, local building industry and consistently strive to find novel methods of working. A major component of Dfab.Studio’s practice is the transfer of skill and tectonic knowledge, acquired through research, to actual building projects in 1:1 scale. 

The intention of Dfab.Studio’s affiliation with RhinoFabStudio is to continue to widen our network and benefit from international exposure in order to be able to offer the highest of standards in workshops and training with hands-on practical experience."

Searching for the best Rhino user

Jade 3D, in partnership with Voxel C&T, is searching for the best Rhino user through a virtual competition. 

The primary goal of the competition is to provide a 3D virtual experience with digital manufacturing tools interacting with Rhino. Participants can showcase their creativity and test their skills and abilities. Participants will compete for a prize that will consist of a rapid prototyping kit and accessories.

Register here!

For more information visit this link.

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.

Intro to Grasshopper Online (Mornings) at McNeel Online

Intro to Grasshopper Online (Mornings) at McNeel Online

May 21-24, 2018

Hours: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM each day (PST)

Seattle, Washington - Online

US$195

Course Description

This course is for design professionals who are looking to efficiently learn concepts and features of Grasshopper at an accelerated pace in an instructor-led online environment.

Instructor Andres Gonzalez will get you started with generative modeling in Rhino using the Grasshopper add-on. The advantages of using Grasshopper in preliminary design and concept development come to life in numerous real-life examples. Note, Andres will be using Rhino 6 for Windows, which includes Grasshopper.

The class will be in English using the GoToTraining software.

You will need the following software tools:

• Rhino 6 for Windows, which includes Grasshopper, or
• Rhino 5 for Windows and the free Grasshopper plugin, or
• Rhino 5.4 for Mac, which includes Grasshopper.

Get a head start on discovering how to use Rhino's computational design feature.

The new technology in V-Ray 3.6 for Rhino

Following V-Ray's release for Rhino 6, Chaos Group has introduced new V-Ray rendering technology:

• GPU and hybrid rendering for faster rendering
• Adaptive lights that can speed up some scenes by 700%
• New texture maps
• A library of over 600 lifelike materials 
• And loads more!

Also, Chaos Group's seamless cloud rendering service debuts in V-Ray 3.6 for Rhino. Be one of the first to try it. 

 Discover what's new in V-Ray 3.6 for Rhino...

New Research Associate position for robotic fabrication of wooden textiles at University of Kassel

The University of Kassel is looking for a new Research Associate (50% EG 13 TV-H) for a research project on computational design and robotic fabrication methods for wooden textiles. The project is linked to a research collaboration of six research groups at the University of Kassel in the fields of material science, engineering, arts, computational simulation, digital fabrication, and architecture. Tasks will include design work, material research, building prototypes in the robotic fabrication laboratory and taking part in the general organizational activities of the department.

Please send your CV, motivation letter and portfolio to bewerbungen@uni-kassel.de, reference: 31401. English speakers are also welcome to apply.

You're welcome to contact Prof. Philipp Eversmann (+49 561-8042352, eversmann@asl.uni-kassel.de) with questions.

Application deadline is May 21st 2018

More information (in German)...