New online training for Kangaroo for Grasshopper

New Course
Kangaroo for Grasshopper – Fundamentals of Physics-Based Design

Introducing ThinkParametric's latest online training, Kangaroo for Grasshopper – Fundamentals of Physics-Based Design, a comprehensive introduction to Kangaroo’s real-time physics solver.

This hands-on course is tailored for architects, designers, and engineers eager to explore the power of Kangaroo, Grasshopper’s integrated physics engine, for form-finding and simulation. 

This course demystifies the essential techniques behind physics-based design and enables you to create dynamic structures and simulations directly within Grasshopper. Whether you're an experienced parametric designer or new to Grasshopper, this course offers valuable insights and practical applications for using physics in design.

Why Enroll in This Course?

• Master the key principles of physics-based design using Kangaroo.
• Enhance your skill set with practical, real-world design challenges.
• Gain confidence in using advanced tools for innovative form-finding and simulation.
• Learn at your own pace with expert guidance from the ThinkParametric team.

What You Will Learn

• How to create simulations for tensile structures, particle systems, and more.
• The best practices for optimizing your parametric models with physics-driven simulations.
• How to integrate physics into architectural and design workflows through step-by-step projects.

About the Instructor

Arie Willem de Jongh, an expert in parametric and physics-based design, leads this course with years of experience working with Grasshopper and Kangaroo. With a background in architecture and computational design, Arie has contributed to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of digital form-finding and simulation.

Start learning today! Visit ThinkParametric’s course page for full course details and registration.

Analyze the Swiss Re Building

ThinkParametric announced their newest online course, Analyze The Swiss Re Building Using Ladybug Tools, taught by expert instructor Brandon A. Gibbs.

This course is ideal if you are an architect, engineer, or simply someone interested in building design with Rhino and sustainability tools. 

The Swiss Re building is a world-renowned example of environmentally friendly design by the architecture firm Foster + Partners. In this course, you will learn how to model the tower using Rhino with Grasshopper and analyze the environmental performance of the building using the Ladybug Environmental Suite, a collection of powerful Grasshopper plugins for environmental analysis.

Because the course is self-paced, you can learn at your own pace and timetable. In a series of on-demand lessons, Brandon will walk you through the process of setting up your Ladybug Tools environment and using it to perform a variety of analyses, including:

• Daylighting

• Solar radiation

• Thermal comfort

• Applied sustainable design

You will also learn to visualize and interpret your analysis results to gain insights into the building's performance.

By the end of this hands-on course, you will fully grasp how Ladybug Tools is used to analyze building performance and how to apply these skills to your projects.

This course is free for registered members of ThinkParametric, and the membership fee is currently $289 for full library access for one year. You will also have access to the ThinkParametric community forum of fellow students and experts who can provide feedback and support as you progress through the course.

Get started now: Analyze The Swiss Re Building Using Ladybug Tools