SAVANNA3D for Rhino 7 & 8 new blocks

SAVANNA3D for Rhino 7 and 8 library contains over 1,600 detailed 3D architectural models in the 3DM file format, plus a few parametric Grasshopper definitions for creating parametric models.

These models, which include furniture, fixtures, 2D-people, office equipment, TVs, and more, are ready to be inserted or imported into Rhino 7, giving you a head start. They come with preset materials and can be edited like any other Rhino object. All materials and blocks are fully compatible with Rhino 7 and are made of NURBS, SubDs, or Grasshopper parametric definitions.

Additionally, discover the new blocks created just for you. All these SubD models are included in Chapter 7.5 - 3D Wheels and Transportation, featuring modes of transportation such as scooters, bikes, and skates.

Explore what's included in the SAVANNA3D library by scrolling down to the What's included section and preview how to use the blocks + get around 40 free blocks from the library by downloading chapter 2.1.

View the catalog here!

Enroll and download the entire SAVANNA3D Rhino 7 and 8 library; it's yours to keep for as long as you like. Please refer to the License Agreement. The subscription includes all 1,600+ blocks plus any new blocks added sporadically during the twelve-month subscription. 

Enjoy 20% off with coupon code RHINO3DEDUCATION20 at checkout for a limited time!

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.

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Rhinozine November 2023 - Issue

Please take a moment to look through our latest release.

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Grasshopper Meets Lacquer: Innovating Art with Ekkehard Altenburger

The artist Ekkehard Altenburger showcased his latest work, which merges Grasshopper definitions with the traditional technique of Vietnamese lacquer art painting.

As a well-respected Professor of Sculpture at the Academy of Visual Arts in Hong Kong, Altenburger collaborated closely with a master lacquer artist in a Hanoi studio to master the ancient Vietnamese lacquer art technique. With his expertise in programming robotic systems and the extended use of Grasshopper code in his research, Altenburger took inspiration from the convergence of ancient traditions and modern technology.

Altenburger's fascination with the shift from high-end digital environments to the humble surroundings of a Hanoi studio is evident in his exhibition. Working in intense humidity, crucial for the drying and curing of Vietnamese lacquer derived from tree resin, Altenburger's art exudes a unique blend of ancient artistry and contemporary innovation.

The exhibition, held at Galerie Lunette in the heart of historic Hanoi, allowed Altenburger to showcase his works alongside established artists such as Claudia Van and Dinh Ngoc Canh.

Looking forward to further exploration in this field, Altenburger is drawn to the immersive experience of working in Hanoi studios. He anticipates many more productive days in the sweltering heat as he continues to explore how digital technology opens new aesthetic avenues in this ancient technique.

For more about this exhibition, look at this local TV interview.

Contact Ekkehard Altenburger at

Web: /altenburger.co.uk

Instagram: /altenburger_artist

Rhinozine, the magazine for Rhino enthusiasts

Attention all Rhino enthusiasts! We have exciting news to share. Rhinozine, a new interactive digital magazine, has arrived. Our magazine provides the latest updates, resources, and trends in the world of Rhino.

With Rhinozine, you can stay up-to-date with innovative ideas and easily accessible content anytime and anywhere. You can download, print, or share our content on social media to stay connected with the Rhino community. Join us and immerse yourself in the world of Rhino today!

Explore the Digital Magazine issues here!

Rhinozine is excited to hear from you! We are always looking for new products, projects, workshops, books, and events to feature. Everyone deserves recognition for their unique talents, regardless of their field or expertise level. By participating in our magazine, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your work to a broader audience, gain exposure, and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't let this chance slip away to leave your mark!

Submit your work here!

 

SAVANNA3D R7 with new SubD blocks

 

The SAVANNA3D for Rhino 7 library contains over 1,600 detailed 3D architectural models in the 3DM file format, plus a few parametric Grasshopper definitions to create parametric models.

All these blocks are 100% NURBS, SubDs, or Grasshopper parametric definitions made in Rhino 7. Plus, discover the new blocks created for you; all are SubD models included in Chapter 7, which provides for cocktail glassware and lounge chairs.

Explore what's included in the SAVANNA3D R7 library by scrolling down to the curriculum section and preview how to use the blocks + get around 40 free blocks from the library by downloading Chapter 2.1 for free!

View the catalog here!

Subscribe to the SAVANNA3D R7 library to download the entire library; it's yours to keep for as long as you like. Please refer to the License Agreement. The subscription includes all 1,600+ blocks plus any new blocks added sporadically during the twelve-month subscription. 

Enjoy 20% off with coupon code: RHINO3DEDUCATION20 at checkout for a limited time!

How To Generate Complex Technical Drawings with Grasshopper | Pt. 2

In Part 2 of this video tutorial series, Edwin Hernández from ShapeDiver explains the concept behind Printing Points and how to create a template for technical drawings that allows you to input data parametrically for any project.

If you missed Part 1, watch it now.

Revit Essentials for Rhino and Grasshopper Users - English or Spanish

   

We are happy to announce that Rhino3D.Education's

Revit for Rhino and Grasshopper Users online course is now available in

English and Spanish!

This course will teach you the essentials of working with Revit, Rhino.Inside, and VisualARQ. Due to the significant development of Rhino.Inside tools in different software such as Revit, it is necessary for you as a Rhino user to know some essentials of that software, such as the basics of modeling, assigning materials, editing the plans, and adding elements or components to your model, so that you can communicate in your team with the 3D modelers working on different tools.

At the end of this course, you should be able to create your own Revit model, export the schedules, and bring your basic project elements to Revit and vice versa. This course is designed for absolute beginners, meaning no previous experience with Revit Architecture is required. In this course, we work with Revit 2022 and Rhino 7.

I'm Niloofar, a computational architect and designer with a Master's Degree in Sustainable Architecture and part of the McNeel Miami team. The complete course is ready for you. Plus, with the help of my co-worker, architect Julian Oquendo, we have come together to translate it into Spanish too!

Revit Essentials for Rhino and Grasshopper Users is now available in English and Spanish. 

Enjoy 20% off with code: RHINO3DEDUCATION20 at checkout!

For a limited time only!

Register now!

Plus: Upon conclusion, you will receive a certificate of completion. Get started today!

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

How To Generate Complex Technical Drawings with Grasshopper

In Part 1 of this video tutorial series, Edwin Hernández explains how to create complex technical drawings with Grasshopper using the Squid Plugin (ShapeDiver Edition). In the following parts, he'll show how to create PDF templates and integrate everything into a cloud application running on ShapeDiver.

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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!

VisualARQ 2.13 released!

 

VisualARQ 2.13 is now available to download!

 

This is a free update for VisualARQ users.

 

It includes new features and fixes for issues reported by users:

• Now reference VisualARQ objects with the Grasshopper Player
• Added Chinese (Traditional) language
• Component to get the start and end planes of a beam
• New API scripts available
•  Improvements in performance
• Support to V-Ray Interactive Render

 

More information...

Download VisualARQ 2.13...

 

VisualARQ Labs

One of the main features of VisualARQ 2.13 is the option to create new commands involving VisuaARQ objects. We have arranged some of them in the VisualARQ Labs plugin, which streamlines the modeling process.

 

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Empowering Engineers with ShapeDiver: The Future of 3D Product Configurators

 

All businesses have been seeking ways to automate tasks related to sales, design, and manufacturing workflow. One platform that has made this process simpler and more cost-effective is ShapeDiver. As an online platform for hosting and sharing Grasshopper files, ShapeDiver allows businesses to easily create online tools like 3D product configurators and share them with clients and colleagues without needing specific software licenses or Grasshopper experience. This greatly expands the reach and usefulness of Grasshopper files, making it possible for non-technical stakeholders to access the power of parametric design via any web browser. 

In this article, BIM Corner explores the benefits of using the ShapeDiver plugin to Grasshopper for engineers in the AEC industry.

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Designers Corner: Dan Cole from Webb Yates Engineers!

Webb Yates Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering practice comprising structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers. 

In this interview, Dan Cole, one of their Structural Engineers, discusses his background, what sparked his interest in the AEC industry, and the benefits of using parametric design tools like Grasshopper. He also provides some specific examples of how computational design is beneficial in his job as a Structural Engineer.

Read the complete interview...

New Dutch Rhino tutorials

At rhinoacademie.com, designer Michiel van der Kley has published a series of very accessible and short tutorials that explain, in Dutch, how to work with Rhino. Michiel explains the basics and shows you how fun it is to work with the program.

New and easy tutorials for Dutch-speaking Rhino users are added regularly to provide much-needed basic knowledge of Rhino as well as offer insight into the way Rhino is taught at the Rhinoacademie. 

The Rhinoacacademie organizes regular Rhino courses in the Netherlands. Check the website for more information.
 

The Efficiency Boost: Computational Design in AEC

The Efficiency Boost: Computational Design in AEC 
March 21, 2023, at 5 PM CET
Free Live Webinar

Join ShapeDiver on Tuesday, March 21, for a webinar to showcase the latest computational design innovations for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

Hear from a panel of experts, including Thornton Tomasetti | CORE Studio (USA), Webb Yates Engineers (UK), Construsoft (Spain), and Cake Houses (Czech Republic), as they share how they are driving efficiency gains by leveraging Grasshopper and ShapeDiver in their respective projects.

Whether you are an architect, engineer, builder, or designer, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn from four of the most innovative companies in the AEC space. You will also have the chance to interact with the panelists and ask questions during the Q&A session, gaining a deeper understanding of how these technologies work and how you could leverage them in your projects.

Register now...

Moving Pictures: The Art of M.C. Escher and Animation

National Museum of Mathematics

January 11, 2023

The work of M.C. Escher can be thought of as related to animation, for example, his long print Metamorphosis.  But Escher didn’t need an animation technique, instead finding his own solutions.  A square slowly changes shape and other recognizable shapes—such as birds and fish—emerge precisely because of the clear visual language that Escher developed.  Looking more closely from this perspective, are there perhaps other wonderful worlds that will become visible?  Join Dutch mathematician Rinus Roelofs and Authorized Rhino Trainer for a closer look at Escher’s work, a great source of inspiration from which unexpected moving images have arisen.  Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation.

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How To Optimize Grasshopper Files with Transformations!

 

In this video, Edwin Hernández from ShapeDiver explains how to significantly improve the workflow and performance of your models by using math and transformations. Watch this video and learn different methods to ensure your Grasshopper models run efficiently on ShapeDiver.

Understanding the Science of Product Design

Jr Neville Songwe, Industrial Designer Professor at SCAD, has published a book with Carmen Andrisani, titled An Industrial Design Guide Vol. 01: Understanding the Science of Product Design.

This book targets industrial design students, design professors, design practitioners, and others interested in industrial design (product design). It offers a guide or roadmap by providing: Design Templates, 7 Historic timelines, 50 Schemas, 100 Drawings, and Illustrations. Rhino (NURBS and SubD) was used to develop and illustrate all the 3D CAD concepts in the book, featured on pages 2, 7, 11, 57, 87, 101, 180, 206, and 207.

The book is available for purchase from the following links:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Walmart

Price: $56.99 

Questions? Contact Jr Neville Songwe at indusdesignbook@gmail.com.

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

Getting to know... Construsoft and Optinave!

Construsoft is a leading supplier and developer of BIM (Building Information Modeling) software and related services. Their portfolio includes products and applications that provide an accurate, detailed, and data-rich 3D environment for the design and construction industry.

They were interested in creating a free online application that would allow them to showcase their knowledge for calculating and optimizing the design of metal structures. They knew Grasshopper was a powerful tool to build such an application, but they needed a way to host these files online and make them available to anyone via a web browser. Recently, they found out that ShapeDiver could give them these capabilities and even allow them to use third-party plugins such as Karamba3D and Geometry Gym.

In this interview, ShapeDiver talks with Construsoft's team and discusses the topics surrounding this powerful online tool called Optinave.

Read the full interview...

Surfboard Shaping with Rhino Grasshopper! | Web Shaping Bay & ShapeDiver

Learn how Rodrigo Aranha Lopes, a Brazilian architect and surfer living in Portugal, created this award-winning project that aims to change surfboard manufacturing with the help of parametric design, cloud computing, and subtractive manufacturing.

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