How to design a serpentine wall

 

Are you looking to elevate your architectural design skills? Iamthestudio launched their new course, Design a Serpentine Modular Wall. Discover how to design a serpentine modular wall and learn the secrets behind designing optimized modular systems in Grasshopper.

• Discover the principles of parametric design and algorithmic thinking that drive the creation of exceptional architectural masterpieces such as the Serpentine Pavilion by the architecture firm BIG.
• Design, optimize, and fabricate a serpentine-inspired modular wall, incorporating innovative techniques for efficient construction and assembly. 
• Master using Grasshopper to bring your creative ideas to life.
• Apply fabrication techniques like Excel exporting and unit rationalization for effective construction workflow.
• Understand how to create parametric design systems that allow you to adapt and iterate quickly.

The course is taught by Brandon A. Gibbs, AIA, an accomplished architect and educator passionate about merging art and technology in architectural design. Brandon has years of experience in computational design, digital fabrication, and programming. He has worked with organizations like the Design Research Lab and Zaha Hadid Architects. Brandon is well-equipped to guide you through creating effective parametric designs and computational systems and his teaching style is engaging and comprehensive, ensuring that you understand the techniques and develop the skills to apply them in real-life projects.

Enrollment is open now for $49.99 or free for 14 days with a trial to the monthly membership to Iamthestudio. 

Enroll in the  Create A Serpentine Modular Wall course today and take your architectural vision to the next level!

 

3D printed surgical guides combined with monitored guidewires for placement of cervicothoracic pedicle screws

 

Rhino and its medical plugin Rhino3DMedical have been used on a technical note in a study on the accuracy and safety of 3D-printed surgical guides for the placement of cervicothoracic pedicle screws. The study was led by the Neurosurgery Department of Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho and Pagaimo Medical from Figueira da Foz, Portugal.

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CrossGems 1.2 released

CrossGems 1.2 is a free update for all CrossGems and Panther users that, in addition to bug fixes, includes new tools and features to simplify workflow and offer more design versatility.

The main features of this version are:

• Real-time distances between gems and cabochons
• Manually placed parametric gems and cabochons
• Break history (de-parametrize objects)
• Auto hatch tool
• Object on curve tool
• Auto splop tool
• Planify curve tool
• Flow by curve tool
• Auto blend curves tool
• Ring resize tool
• Bangle resize tool

See the full changelog here...

Download CrossGems from food4Rhino...

3D footwear creation in Rhino with Botcha

Footwear designers constantly seek efficient workflows and tools to enhance their creative process. This Rhino + Botcha workflow offers valuable features that can significantly improve footwear development. 

Watch the video to learn how the remapper, modifiers, and UV functionalities can help streamline the 3D footwear development process.

More information about Botcha for Rhino...

2Shapes 4.1 for Rhino now released

2Shapes has just announced the release of 2Shapes for Rhino – Version 4.1. This update brings a range of enhancements and new features that will elevate your Rhino design and modeling experience to new heights. 

Among the general performance improvements and multiple bug fixes, there are a few significant improvements that make version 4.1 an essential upgrade: 

• Seamless integration with 2Shapes Next, the in-store jewelry design platform
• Compatibility with new Free, Business, and Unlimited Plans
• Complete integration of Moissanite

More information...

Mastering Grasshopper Tekla Live Link: Discovering Hidden Options and Effective Workflow Tips (May 16 at 14h CEST)

This session explores some of the most interesting and non-intuitive components in Grasshopper Tekla Live Link, as well as uncovers some hidden options that can help streamline your workflow. Sebastian Lindholm (Trimble) and Krzysztof Wojslaw (LearnGrasshopper.com) on May 16 at 14:00 CEST will share their expert tips and tricks for working effectively with Live Link, allowing you to get the most out of this powerful tool.

Free registration...

 

KeyShot for Rhino - Online in English and Spanish

New online course on Rhino3D.Education, check it out: 

Essentials in KeyShot for Rhino 7

The Essentials in KeyShot for Rhino 7 online course is now available in English and Spanish. It's still a WIP (work in progress), and new chapters will be added weekly, so for a limited time, take advantage of the WIP introductory price and get 50% off with code: KEYSHOT50OFF

KeyShot is one of the fastest and most user-friendly programs for creating photorealistic images and animations. During this course, you can explore and experiment with materials, textures, lights, cameras, and editing to obtain quality results in your Rhino projects.

Dulce Chavez, the author of the course, has designed this course for beginners, so join her and learn step-by-step how to merge Rhino and KeyShot for your projects!

Enroll now while the course is still a WIP and save 50%!

Register here!

Plus, upon conclusion, you will receive a certificate of completion for this course. Get started today!

Questions? Contact Dulce at dulce@mcneel.com

Rhino3D.Education offers online courses in Rhino, Grasshopper, Computational Design, GhPython, PanelingTools, RhinoCAM, V-Ray, and more. Check it out!

Getting to know... CyBe: 3D Concrete Printing meets Grasshopper!

In this interview, ShapeDiver talks with CyBe, a Dutch technology company revolutionizing the construction industry with its state-of-the-art 3D concrete printing technology. Explore how they use this technology to create affordable housing while reducing the carbon footprint of their projects.

You'll also learn about the different types of printers they offer and how their proprietary software tools streamline the printing process. Dive into how they use Grasshopper and ShapeDiver to create online configurators that any client can easily use.

Read the complete interview...