Foundations of Parametric Design: Rhino 8 and Grasshopper Essentials for Architects by the Lineweights Academy

Foundations of Parametric Design: 

Rhino 8 and Grasshopper Essentials for Architects

Dive into 3D modeling with Rhino, master visual coding fundamentals with Grasshopper, and apply skills to real-world projects in this live online course. 

Azhar Khan will share his personal approach and best practices to modeling architecture from over a decade of professional experience and show you how to leverage Grasshopper to handle complex designs and even automate tasks.

Experience personalized learning with class sizes capped at 16, interactive sessions, homework assignments, and the opportunity to complete individual projects.

Dates: January 23, 25, 30, and February 1, 6, 8 (6 Live Sessions over 3 weeks)

Time: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm PST

Format: Online Class on Kajabi

Class Size: Maximum 16 Students

Deadline to Register: January 20

Software needed: Rhino 8

Level of Required Proficiency: Unexperienced - Beginner

2024 is the perfect time to elevate your Rhino 8 and Grasshopper proficiency with practical, hands-on guidance. 

Don't miss this opportunity—secure your spot today!

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Land Kit 1.3 Stability Release

LANDAU has just announced the release of Land Kit 1.3 with several improvements, new features, and new workflow. Are you a Rhino for Mac user? Great news! Their design tools and templates for landscape designers are now available in Rhino 8 for Mac, too.

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Yacht 3D Modeling with Rhino – Level 2

Yacht 3D Modeling with Rhino – Level 2

The second course of a three-part on-demand video-based series dedicated to Yacht Modeling with Rhinoceros, this course will take you from an intermediate to an advanced level. After taking the course, you will be ready for a real-world experience.

This course is structured to provide enhanced skills and knowledge to allow you to achieve remarkable designs and reach new heights of creativity.

It begins by diving into pro-surface techniques. Then, it continues by mastering continuity and advanced solids tools. It culminates with a 60-foot ocean sailing yacht as a final project, where you will apply all the concepts covered during the course.

In the final project, we will use our continuity techniques to create seamless connections that will truly impress you. You will recognize the outstanding details of this model: the rounded bow, a true challenge in itself; the bowsprit blended with the hull surfaces; and the deckhouse with plenty of recesses, protrusions, and variable rounded transitions.

This course builds on and expands the knowledge you have acquired or are acquiring in the Yacht 3D Modeling with Rhino - Level 1 course. It focuses on introducing new features and developing new skills. It also features an entirely new advanced yacht project. If you already have some knowledge of 3D modeling and Rhinoceros, you may have the expertise required for Level 2.

With this fantastic course, you can keep making your way through the world of yacht design, naval architecture, and marine 3D modeling!

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Rhino3D + Grasshopper: Advanced Modeling Methods for Architects by Sabit

 A new course organized by Sabit

Rhino3D + Grasshopper: 

Advanced Modeling Methods for Architects

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. Immerse yourself in the world of the latest trends in architectural design with us.

For whom?

For experienced architects, the course is an opportunity to broaden their horizons and raise their architectural projects to a new level. For beginners it is a solid basis for learning. Together we will discover the fascinating world of architectural 3D modeling and visual programming.

What will you learn?

• Learn the basic aspects of the program's interface
• Learn the practical applications of parametric design
• Learn to work in 3D space
• Automate manual design tasks to make your work more efficient

Date: 29 January 2024

Form of studies: Online

Schedule:10 lessons of 45 minutes

Language: Polish

    

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Grasshopper UK UGM November 2023 – Meeting Notes

On Tuesday 28 November 2023, Simply Rhino held the Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting at AKT II. This free event was kindly hosted by the team at AKT II and delivered to a packed room at their London office.

Following is a meeting report for those who could not attend and those who were there and would enjoy a reminder of the presentations. Our thanks to Luca Biselli for his help with the write-up of this meeting.

Takeaways/learning from Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting | November 2023

• Grasshopper is progressively establishing itself as an indispensable and powerful tool, adequate for managing intricately complex designs right from the initial phases of the design process.
• By considering fabrication requirements in the early stages, one can make informed and methodical decisions, preventing critical factors from being determined in the advanced stages of the design process, where they could have significant implications for delivery timelines and costs.
• Collaboration among diverse professionals is paramount, ensuring comprehensive awareness and understanding among all team members.
• These presentations highlight the crucial significance of involving all design stakeholders right from the project’s inception. Finally, sharing workflows with other professionals is crucial for their adaptability to various projects across the industry.

The next Grasshopper UK meeting will take place in early 2024. To be among the first to hear about our upcoming events, sign up for our newsletter and the Simply Rhino social channels, including LinkedIn and Instagram.    

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Video tutorial about PushPull (new in Rhino 8)

PushPull - new in Rhino 8

Charles Panke from Filou created a video tutorial (in German) to explain the new Rhino 8 feature PushPull.

It allows you to extrude a polysurface face while interactively adding or removing volumes. PushPull also simplifies the process of splitting or extruding a face and allows for the selection and unification of multiple regions.

In this video for German speakers you will learn how to:

• Apply PushPull on solids
• Create and use regions
• Push and pull double-bent surfaces

More information and video at Filou...

SubD Crease in Rhino 8 by Simply Rhino UK

SubD Crease in Rhino 8 by Simply Rhino 

What is SubD Crease in Rhino 8?

SubD Crease introduces weighted creases to Rhino. These allow you to add soft, defined transitions to be added to a SubD form without increasing complexity.

What’s in the SubD Crease Video Tutorial?

In this Simply Rhino video Phil Cook, our Senior Rhino trainer, starts by explaining the new command using a simple example and comparing this to the older Rhino 7 workflow before moving on to a practical example of an automotive sketch model.

Here, Phil demonstrates adding and controlling character lines to the model and how the new SubD Crease command allows for easy iteration at the design stage. There are also general tips on SubD layout and creating a custom display mode.

Complete details and video by Simply Rhino UK...

Video tutorial on a new Rhino 8 command: ShrinkWrap (in German)

What is ShrinkWrap?

Charles Panke from Filou created this video in German on ShrinkWrap, one of the new Rhino 8 features.

Using this command, you can create a watertight mesh from surfaces, solids, meshes, SubDs, or any combination, whether open or closed. And if you have point cloud data, ShrinkWrap can create meshes directly from that, too.

What is ShrinkWrap ideal for?

ShrinkWrap is the tool you choose to create:

• Meshes for 3D printing
• A solid union mesh from multiple objects
• A solid mesh from 3D scan data fragments
• Meshes without internal self-intersections
• Offset meshes for shelling
• Meshes from point clouds during reverse engineering
• Valid closed meshes from broken or often hard-to-repair geometry

ShrinkWrap video tutorial

In this video you will learn:

• How to create an editable geometry
• The use of ShrinkWrap for the modeling of radii
• How to create complex wall thicknesses in NURBS

Please note: German is the language used throughout the tutorial.

More details and video at Filou...

ShapeDiver & Rhino Compute Explained!

As 3D modeling and design become increasingly complex, many designers and engineers turn to cloud-based solutions to streamline their workflows and collaborate more effectively with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.

If you are thinking of or currently working on a project that requires running parametric CAD models on the cloud, read the following article. It explores the differences between using Rhino Compute and ShapeDiver through five common use cases.

Read ShapeDiver's full article...

Online Webinar: Top 5 Features Jewelry Designers Love by ErgoCAD and Rafael Del Molino

 Online Webinar: Top 5 Features Jewelry Designers Love
by ERGOCAD and Rafael Del Molino

ERGOCAD, in collaboration with the RhinoArtisan development team, is organizing another free online webinar to introduce the unique features of specialized software.

This webinar will help you learn the basics of RhinoArtisan and see how you can take advantage of five unique features designed specifically for jewelry designers. With RhinoArtisan you will save valuable time while gaining even more design freedom.

The webinar will be conducted using the latest version of RhinoArtisan, 5.1, which is compatible with Rhinoceros 8.

Speaker: Rafael Del Molino

Language: English 

Duration: 60 minutes 

Who is it for?: Jewelry designers, manufacturers, shop owners, and those who love jewelry design in general.

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Rhino Anywhere Plugin on food4Rhino

 

Download Rhino Anywhere on food4Rhino

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Tutorial

Unleashing Rhino's Power Anywhere, Anytime! Rhino Anywhere revolutionizes Rhino by enabling users to stream a Rhino Instance to the cloud, facilitating complex computations and customized interfaces. 

A team of 10 AEC tech professionals developed Rhino Anywhere over 25+ hours during the AEC Tech Hackathon at Thornton Tomasetti’s Offices in New York. Drawing inspiration from pixel streaming technology, the objective was to make Rhino accessible to diverse audiences by designing unique interfaces. 

Through Rhino Anywhere, Rhino’s interface can be customized and streamed over an internet connection while maintaining Rhino’s processing power. Imagine large, colorful buttons for children to engage with 3D design, inspiring creativity and learning. Further, the tool allows for custom interfaces catering to individuals with limited hand or arm articulation, fostering inclusivity. Overcoming challenges, the team exemplified the potential to reshape design tools, emphasizing adaptability, creativity, and accessibility in the 3D world.

Rhino Anywhere expands the use cases for Rhino by not only highlighting it as an excellent modeling and CAD tool but also enabling public and client-facing tailored applications to suit unique needs.

Collaborators:
Alfredo Chavez (Heatherwick Studio), Callum Sykes (Structurecraft), Dan Cascaval (Structurecraft), Eleftherios Kourkopoulos (Foster + Partners), Emil Poulsen (Thornton Tomasetti), Jo Kamm (Dimensional Innovation), Josh Grift (Structurecraft), Justyna Szychowska (KPF), Kyle Slugg-Urbino (Stride), Sergey Pigach (Thornton Tomasetti)

Enscape for Mac: Rhino now supported

 

Enscape is a real-time rendering plugin for Rhino that allows designers and clients to quickly visualize every project element, at any time. Previously only available on Windows, Enscape has just released a plugin version for macOS.

With real-time rendering capabilities, architects and designers can make on-the-fly adjustments, visualize different design iterations, and ensure their creative vision is accurately portrayed and communicated to clients.

Enscape integrates directly into Rhino, meaning you can design and visualize in real time within your modeling tool.

Discover more about Enscape for Mac on Rhino...

Introducing The ShapeDiver Desktop Client ft. Adobe Illustrator

 

ShapeDiver recently released its Client Application and, with it, the ability to exchange data in real-time between ShapeDiver models (Grasshopper files running on the cloud) and local desktop software such as Rhino, Adobe Illustrator—and many more in the future. Their Head of Product, Mathieu Huard, explains how this works in this video.

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VR Sketch: high-performance Virtual Reality viewer

VR Sketch is a plugin that lets you render any model in Virtual Reality without creating discomfort and without changing the model. This sounds like it should not be that hard—but it is something that is, surprisingly at least for us, technically hard to achieve. Virtual Reality requires high performance to avoid inducing nausea; we have achieved this through extensive optimizations, making VR Sketch the fastest and most comfortable viewer out there.

This is achieved through sketchy art style, without photo-realism, light effects and high definition textures. However, models with millions of triangles can be shown in VR quickly and with a single button. The model remains synchronized with Rhino: changes done in Rhino are immediately propagated to VR. You can walk around or inside your prototype, then do tweaks in Rhino and quickly iterate. You can even do two-person collaboration, with one person in VR and the other one on the screen editing the Rhino model.

Try VR Sketch Beta on food4Rhino...

Rhino User Meeting Zürich by Design-to-Production - 7 December 2023

Rhino User Meeting Zürich
Solutions for and from the Timber Industry
7 December 2023

On December 7th, Design-to-Production is hosting a Rhino User Meeting dedicated to software usage in general and specifically in the timber industry. After an update from McNeel’s developers, 18 professionals will share their work, tools, and thoughts in short presentations throughout the afternoon, followed by a social event around a drink. Our goal is to share our common challenges and identify new ways to solve them, ideally learning something in the process!

Whether you are a timber contractor, project manager, software developer, cabinet maker, or Rhino user (or not!), we are sure that you will find something to pique your interest and have a great afternoon!

Access full event details about the presentations and speakers.

The Rhino User Meeting is by invitation/application only, as space is limited. Fill out this form to apply.

World Expanded / NFTS and Rendering - The new book by Tobias Eder (in German)

The German sculptor Tobias Eder has realized his virtual art in digital space since 2009 using McNeel's Rhino software. Since then, a large number of artworks have been created with Rhino. 

His book, published in November 2023, comprises 400 pages with numerous illustrations and provides a deep insight into Eder's digital world. It includes futuristic spaces, digitally created sculptures, which are often realized using 3D printing, and even the Old Synagogue in Freiburg, which was cast in bronze based on his digital model and is now installed in front of the University Library in Freiburg. Text contributions in the book reflect the new art in digital space, and the art historian Wolfgang Ullrich focuses on the NFTs created by Eder, which are also shown in the book.

Tobias Eder was born in 1966 in Rheinfelden/Baden. He studied sculpture at the art academies in Karlsruhe and Munich and now lives and works in Freiburg im Breisgau. With Rhino, he designs both profane and sacred spaces and in some cases their new contemporary furnishings. 


World Expanded
NFTS and Renderings, Tobias Eder
Softcover, 22.5 x 17.2 cm, 400 pages, numerous illustrations
With essays by Wolfgang Ullrich, Mareike Hartmann, AI/Marek Kralewski, Tobias Eder
Euro 35.- (plus shipping)
Published by Galerie Marek Kralewski
ISBN 978-3-945173-18-1

Order the book (in German) on the gallery's website...

Jevero 2024.0 unveils new features for shoe patterns and costing

New features for shoe patterns and costing

Jevero, the pattern-making plugin for Rhino, has recently introduced a series of exciting new features.

As part of the three updates/year schedule, this update encompasses various enhancements in both Jevero and JeveroCost, offering users a fresh set of tools to improve pattern-making and cost calculation.

One of the main topics is the compatibility with the new Rhino 8 release.

Discover the details of the latest features...

Black Friday discount on all courses

 

Oops! We made a math error, but you'll benefit from big savings on 3D modeling.

Seize this unexpected opportunity to unlock your design potential and elevate your Rhino skills to the next level.

Enjoy a 40% discount on all courses.
Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY23 at checkout.

Limited-time offer for Black Friday.
Enroll now to embark on a unique creative journey!

Student's contest by SABIT: Design for a better life

Our Polish reseller SABIT has organized the following contest for local students:

Design for a better life: Create a 3D model in Rhino for improving the lives of others

3D modeling can be used to create innovative solutions to improve life and address various social, medical, environmental, and technological challenges in society.

SABIT invites all students to participate in this competition, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in Rhino and creativity in developing 3D models to improve the lives of others. This is a challenge to develop innovative projects that can make the world a better and more comfortable place.

Submissions deadline 24 December.

Complete details...

Jewelry un-tutorials

 

Un-tutorials. What? It's an educational series based on TV episode logic, not the typical tutorial pattern. Showing a real-case scenario using Rhino, Giuseppe and Beatrice talk through their process of designing a ring, a real-life scenario.

They go through the briefing in Episode 1 to create the first sketches in pencil and paper. Then, they move on to Rhino to model the outer shell of the ring and the curves used as guides for the stone placement.

Episode 2 shows the same workflow (getting the curves and placing the stones) in the Grasshopper parametric environment.

In Episode 3, Giuseppe and Beatrice refine the Grasshopper definition, placing and orienting the actual stones to get to a finished product, ending the video with a few renderings.

Like that TV series you watch, there is more to come later.

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Rhino takes center stage: The urban design revolution

In the dynamic realm of urban design, Rhino is emerging as the go-to platform, redefining how cities are conceptualized and brought to life. Rhino has transcended its traditional role, now standing tall as the main design platform for projects on an urban scale.

This year, the Municipality of Haidari in Athens, Greece, embarked on a visionary urban design project to elevate the quality of urban life. This transformative endeavor focused on the bioclimatic regeneration of green areas, carefully tuned to the local climate and ecosystem.

Led by Legkikas Sokratis & Associates from CAD Academy, Greece, this project reached far beyond conventional urban renewal. Public spaces were reborn, from bustling squares to tranquil school yards and charming pocket parks. 

What set this urban design initiative apart was the strategic use of cutting-edge software applications, underscoring the role of technology in shaping the urban landscape. Rhino and VisualARQ took center stage, orchestrating intricate 2D and 3D designs that formed the blueprint for Haidari's urban metamorphosis.  With its BIM features, Lands Design seamlessly integrated landscape requirements, ensuring a harmonious blend of nature and architecture. Finally, Twinmotion stepped in for renderings and captivating video presentations, bringing the entire vision to life.

The Haidari project in Greece is a testament to the power of Rhino's tools in reshaping urban environments and embracing the future of urban design. As cities worldwide grapple with the challenges of the 21st century, Haidari stands at the forefront, a shining example of how Rhino's capabilities extend beyond software, influencing positive change in the very fabric of our cities.

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How To Generate Complex Technical Drawings with Grasshopper | Part 3

In Parts 1 and 2 of this tutorial series, Edwin Hernández explained how to create complex technical drawings with Grasshopper using the Squid Plugin (ShapeDiver Edition) and how to create an editable template, including page orientation, margins, and text boxes, where you can input various types of data for any project type.

In this third and final part of the tutorial, he explains how to merge the 2D drawings with the template, add measurements and BOMs, and export the final document as a PDF.

More ShapeDiver video tutorials...

Rhinozine November 2023 - Issue

Please take a moment to look through our latest release.

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Come see us at Autodesk University, November 13-15 2023

Autodesk University | Booth 1104
November 13-15, 2023
Las Vegas

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at Autodesk University next week. Join us in Booth #1104. Come see all of our new tools in Rhino, Grasshopper Components, Rhino.Inside.Revit, PyRevit and iRhino 3D. 

Ehsan Iran-Nejad, Japhy Walton, and the always helpful Marcello Sgambelluri SE will be there to answer questions.

The Hillside Sample Project: Bringing a 50-year masterpiece to digital life

 

In the early 1960s, a 23-year-old audacious McGill University architectural student submitted his master's thesis, a novel, mixed-use community, to the Montreal Expo 67. The result was Habitat 67, and the architect gained international renown. The architect was Moshe Safdie.

Moshe Safdie designed the 1000-unit high-quality housing for a dense Montreal urban environment. One of the first mixed-use concepts for the time, Habitat 67 incorporated residential units, office spaces, hotels, schools, museums, and more into its self-contained community. This practice is now commonplace, but at the time, it represented a radical departure from prevailing architectural practices. Another novel idea was the prefabricated apartments, which were assembled on-site. And each apartment included a roof garden and natural lighting. 

Despite being a landmark in architectural history and inspiring countless architects, Habitat 67 is primarily considered an unfinished dream. The built Habitat was scaled back to 158 residences, less than half the original size. 

What if Habitat 67 had completed the original design? Now you can find out. The creative agency Neoscape, in collaboration with Safdie Architects, has illustrated the original project digitally.

Using Unreal Engine 5, The Hillside Sample Project is a virtual recreation of Moshe Safdie's original vision for Habitat 67, made with Unreal Engine and RealityCapture.

The model was built in Rhino and 3ds Max using basic materials and then imported into Unreal Engine 5 using Datasmith. 

The model is available for anyone to explore via the Hillside Sample Project. 

Learn more details and explore the walkthrough...

Getting to know... WASP: Italian 3D Printing Innovation!

World’s Advanced Saving Project (WASP) in Massa Lombarda (Ravenna- Italy) designs, produces and sells 3D printers made in Italy. 

Inspired by the Potter Wasp, which builds its own nest using material recovered from the surrounding environment, WASP was born to develop large-scale 3D printers that build houses using natural materials available in the territory. The wide range of WASP 3D printers has been developed to address human needs, including food, housing, health, energy, work, art, and culture. 

In this interview, ShapeDiver covers the fundamental aspects of WASP's journey, including the company's origins and its team, as well as the practical applications of their technology across various industries. It also explores the functionalities of their online configurators, including their capabilities for users to export G-code compatible with DeltaWASP printers. The decision to use Grasshopper and ShapeDiver sheds light on how these tools enhance the user experience and open up new design possibilities. 

Read the full interview...

Two Python programming online workshops, December 11-13, January 24-26 (McNeel Europe)

Two Python programming online workshops

Tutor: L. Nguyen

Level 1: December 11-13, 2023

Level 2: January 24-26, 2024 

10 AM-5 PM CET

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

SOLD OUT

Python is a modern programming language with a simple and clean syntax (the rules for writing codes), making it very accessible to beginners in both the language and programming. It is also backed by one of the most active communities of users and developers. These have made Python arguably the most popular programming language now. Python is used in many fields: 3D modeling, web programming, scientific computing, engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.

Thanks to Rhino and Grasshopper’s official support of Python, you can programmatically access its powerful 3D modeling environment, including all the essential features of its advanced NURBS engine. This opens many exciting new possibilities, ranging from very simple to highly sophisticated, such as:

• Building simple scripts and tools that automate repetitive modeling tasks, boosting efficiency
• Developing and customizing powerful tools and workflow specific to your team’s needs
• Programming advanced design algorithms that are not possible with standard out-of-the-box tools
• Interfacing Rhino and Grasshopper with other software programs or programming libraries

We are happy to offer the upcoming training courses in Python Programming for Rhino/Grasshopper.

Level 1 course (3 days):

Requires basic understanding of Rhino and Grasshopper but no prior experience in programming.

• Basic Python language concepts such as variables, data types, conditional statements, for loops, functions. lists, tuples, etc.
• Using the Python scripting component in Grasshopper
• Intro to basic RhinoCommon data types such as point3D, Vector 3d, Plane, Line, Circle, and Colors
• Generating and using random numbers (e.g., for geometric design, analyses, simulation, etc.)
• Understanding the basics of the RhinoCommon documentation.
• Interacting with Rhino environment: e.g. baking geometries, working with Rhino object's properties (e.g., Layers, name, etc.), saving and opening files programmatically

Level 2 course (3 days):

Requires basic knowledge of Python programming in Rhino/Grasshopper, equivalent to the Level 1 course.

• Getting deeper into RhinoCommon geometries: Curves, Surfaces, Breps, Meshes (including mesh topology), Camera 
• Object-oriented programming and better understanding of the RhinoCommon documentation
• Using the Python script component together with the Grasshopper timer for interesting advanced use cases
• Using Grasshopper DataTree from Python
• Best practices for organizing code for better reusability and shareability
• Using external modules/libraries
• Parallel Computation 
• R-Tree for speeding up many computational geometry tasks
• Recursion, fractal geometries
• Web requests using Python
• Using an external Python code editor (to greatly increase productivity on large programs)
•  Understanding C-Python and its benefits
•  Intro to Rhino.Inside using C-Python

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.

Max. number of participants: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Both courses are fully booked. Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

New Book discusses generative evolutionary fashion design for sustainability using Rhino

Accelerating Sustainability in Fashion, Clothing & Textiles is a thirty-four-chapter book that collates leading-edge research and industry best practices to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ exploring the complex and interconnected issues surrounding sustainability in fashion, clothing, and textiles. The practical and digestible chapters include innovative examples and perspectives from different regions of the globe, addressing topics from policies to supply chain issues and materials innovation.

Chapter 31, Fashion Ex Machina: Human–Machine Collaboration to Support Sustainability through Customized Design and Production, written by Elizabeth Bigger et al., discusses transitions toward sustainable bespoke production for Industry 5.0, agile fashion system requirements, emerging processes, and human-machine collaboration. 

Elizabeth’s work with generative garment design for sustainability is discussed using Grasshopper in Rhino. Parametric fashion patterns created in Grasshopper then use the generative evolutionary solver Galapagos for multi-objective optimization of the garment design. The fashion industry is a wicked problem because of the interdependent factors of garment design and production that create significant climate problems (6-10% of global emissions). Using Galapagos for multi-objective optimization solves many interdependent sustainable design issues at once in the design phase.

The book was edited by Professor Martin Charter, Dr. Bernice Pan, and Professor Sandy Black and is available from Rutledge Publishing UK.

Details...

AEC Tech Symposium & Hackathon

AEC Tech Syposium & Hackathon

November 1-5

New York City and Virtual

The AEC Tech Symposium & Hackathon is a four-day experience for all architecture, engineering, and construction individuals—and beyond. The event has developed into professional development workshops, speakers and presentations, and a 26-hour hackathon.

As part of the conference, McNeel & Associates is providing three workshops:

Beyond Geometry: Crafting New Workflows with Grasshopper Data

Andy Payne  
From its origins as a parametric geometry tool, Grasshopper has undergone a transformative evolution in Rhino 8, featuring the addition of nearly 100 new components and data types. These components are the building blocks for crafting innovative workflows seamlessly merging Rhino and Grasshopper data. In this workshop, we'll guide you through harnessing these workflows, enabling you to enhance your production processes and unlock a world of untapped creative potential.


Exploring Novel Workflows with Rhino 8 Inside.Revit

Japhy Walton  
The latest Rhino is packed with new Grasshopper components. Learn how to use these effectively to create Rhino.Inside.Revit data-driven workflows.


Scripting in Rhino 8

Ehsan Iran-Nejad
There is a new script editor that is consistent across Rhino and Grasshopper and on Windows and macOS. It brings Python 3 and C# scripting to Rhino alongside the already existing IronPython. All languages support package management and debugging, both in Rhino and Grasshopper. Script editor can also easily generate Rhino or Grasshopper plugins from your scripts. To explore all these features in this workshop, we will create scripts in Rhino and Grasshopper, run, debug, and generate Rhino Command and Grasshopper Components from our scripts.


Go to the AEC Tech web site for details and the schedule...

RhinoCentre online training now scheduled: Hull Design and Fairing

Hull Design and Fairing Level 1 & 2 - Live Online Training Hull Design and Fairing for Professionals

By RhinoCentre NL

December 1-21 (CET: 9:00–11 h)
January 8-29 (CET 9:00-11 h)

This training course by Gerard Petersen, naval architect and fairing professional, teaches you rapid hull modeling.

Develop competence in Class-A Fairing, production, reverse engineering, analysis, and more in this intensive online training.

Follow and finish this training within one month! Pick the session that fits your schedule best.

Complete details and registration...