Friday, May 31, 2024
ShapeDiver & the AEC Industry: 6 Case Studies!
Thursday, May 30, 2024
New book by Abdulwahab Alosaj - CAD.GH Computational Aided Design Via Grasshopper
Abdulwahab Alosaj, instructor of architectural digital courses at Ajman University - UAE, just published a book on computational design. The comprehensive guide explains Grasshopper and its most essential plugins, including Kangaroo 2, Ladybug tools (Ladybug, Honeybee, Butterfly, Dragonfly), WASP, Fox, Anemone, BioMorpher, KUKA|prc for robotics, and the integration of coding by Python and C#, in addition to Grasshopper default tools (points, curves, surfaces, meshes, data, Galapagos).
CAD.GH Computational Aided Design Via Grasshopper is an essential guide for readers seeking to grasp and comprehend the potential of computational-aided design workflow by introducing the power of Grasshopper®, a visual programming language integrated with Rhinoceros®.
The book opens up a world of possibilities for groundbreaking design exploration. Through the lens of Grasshopper’s algorithmic design process approaches, the book provides design methods that enable the creation of complex geometries, dynamic patterns, and adaptive structures. These capabilities transcend the limitations of traditional CAD tools, empowering designers to envision and actualize concepts that were once considered unattainable.
From seasoned professionals to aspiring designers, this book equips readers with the skills and knowledge to harness the potential of Grasshopper and ascend on a transformative journey in computational-aided design. With its comprehensive approach and innovative insight, this resource promises to elevate design practices and inspire creative breakthroughs, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in the realm of architecture and beyond.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
FTWkit The Footwear Kit for Rhino
FTWkit has combined the benefits of a unified software platform like Rhino with the specialised tools needed for the footwear industry.
This integration optimises the entire footwear development process from 2D and 3D design to engineering and product pipeline management, including cost and material management.
With Jevero and Botcha, two FTWkit plugins, you can streamline your workflow, shorten the time to market, and reduce the complexity of managing multiple software programs without sacrificing the specific tools necessary for 2D and 3D shoe modeling and engineering.
Jevero is a 2D footwear pattern engineering plugin for Rhinoceros. It allows you to create and modify patterns easily and efficiently, seamlessly integrating with Rhino and adding powerful parametric tools for smooth pattern development. Jevero supports all major file extensions on the market, including Crispin Engineer .shoe and .pat files, ensuring a quicker transition and support for your legacy files.
Botcha simplifies 3D footwear modelling, enabling users to model in 2D and remap in 3D with a vast array of efficient tools that make every designer’s life easier. With Botcha and Rhino, you can quickly create digital uppers, parametrically edit each part, and apply textures to the model. Flatten any object, apply texture and remapping, and easily create lacing and stitching. These features allow you to achieve stunning results to help sell your projects and products.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: NodePen - Grasshopper on the Web
NodePen is Grasshopper on the Web and is also perpetually unfinished. It has been in development since the earliest versions of Rhino Compute, and over the years, it has taken on many forms and attitudes on the problem of web-flavored Grasshopper.
This webinar will be a more technical exploration of the history of the project's many revisions, detailing the goals, challenges, and successes. We will end with a demo of where things stand today and some of the latest thoughts on where things are going. Where does a project like this belong in a world with successful offerings like Grasshopper 2 and ShapeDiver? What has Speckle unlocked for the future of a collaborative "platform" for Grasshopper? And what unhinged things will Chuck say about a project he refuses to let die?
About the speaker:
- Chuck Driesler graduated with a B.Arch from Pratt Institute in 2019. He has worked on several technical teams within the AEC community, including HOK buildingSMART, WeWork, Pollination Tools, and Hypar. He recently moved to London and is currently a software engineer at Speckle.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: Integrating Rhino in the Design Process of a Floating Offshore Wind Platform
This webinar aims to provide an overview of how Rhino is integrated into Saitec’s workflow during the design process of a floating offshore wind platform. The presentation will showcase the parametric script developed in-house using RhinoScript module, and introduce the detailed 3D model that represents the "as-built" status of DemoSATH. Saitec will also give some feedback on the advantages of using this software against others and its capabilities.
Saitec Offshore Technologies, founded in 2016 as a spin-off of Saitec Engineering, is an engineering company specialized in floating offshore wind related services. It has developed SATH technology (Swinging Around Twin Hull), a competitive and cost-efficient concrete floating solution. In 2023 Saitec achieved a major milestone by putting into operation DemoSATH, the first floating offshore wind turbine connected to the grid in Spain.
About the speakers:
- Oriol de Quintana holds an MSc in Civil Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), specializing in Maritime and Offshore structures. He joined Saitec in 2023, and he has been involved in the platform design.
- Mikel Baliño is a BIM modeler with extensive experience in large-scale projects in the industry and energy sectors. He has honed his skills in 3D modeling through completion of an Autodesk BIM master's program.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Rhino 8 – Sun and Sky Render by SimplyRhino UK
Monday, May 13, 2024
Drakon - new jewelry plugin
From the ashes of Panther rises Drakon
Drakon builds upon Panther's legacy, offering an enhanced user experience, an expanded toolset, and a range of new features that will take your jewelry design to the next level. From precise gem settings to streamlined modeling processes, Drakon is designed to exceed your expectations.
Take advantage of the Release Promotion with a 35% discount valid during the beta period.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw (7 June 2024) - Early Bird tickets until May 15th
Fab Foundation Poland, in collaboration with McNeel Europe, is happy to announce:
International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw
7 June 2024
A full day of talks by expert designers (product, footwear, jewelry, marine, computation...), architects, engineers, educators, and the Fab Foundation and McNeel staff.
Networking cocktail: Connect with fellow Rhino enthusiasts during our networking cocktail featuring avant-garde DJs in the beautiful city of Wroclaw!
Fab Foundation Poland is also organizing a professionally oriented series of masterclasses in parametric design.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
ShapeDiver's App Builder: Build web applications entirely from Grasshopper
Build web applications entirely from Grasshopper
Grasshopper users can now design and build parametric web applications with the new App Builder in ShapeDiver.
Have you ever used Human UI, UI+, or any of the wonderful interface plugins to build custom interfaces for presentations and sharing with non-technical colleagues? While those tools are great, they remain limited in some contexts:
- How do you share the user-friendly interface with users who do not own a Rhino license?
- How do you give access to the application without sharing the Grasshopper definition?
- How do you make the application accessible through all types of devices, including mobiles?
The App Builder already allows defining all traditional form inputs (sliders, value lists, toggles, file inputs, etc.), as well as formatted text outputs driven by the parametric algorithm and even image widgets. Of course, the online 3D viewer is at the center of it all.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
RhinoLands: BIM for Landscape Design
RhinoLands is used in landscape architecture, green infrastructure, forestry, urban planning, CG art...
- Maximize Your Project with BIM/LIM
- Dynamic Terrain and Grading Tools
- Extensive Plant Database in 3D/2D
- Dynamic 2D Documentation
- Enhance Your Design Workflow with Parametric Design
- Bring Your Project to Life
- Improved Interoperability
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Transmutation Logics V1.0 Webinar
August 10, 2024 - 3 pm to 8 pm UTC
Online Webinar by DesignMorphine
Transmutation Logics V1.0 is a comprehensive webinar that offers participants an unparalleled journey into procedural form-finding using state-of-the-art digital design tools and software. This unique online tutorial is meticulously crafted to introduce and delve deep into the art and science of creating complex and intricate geometries. This session is tailored for computational designers of all levels and backgrounds—including architects, product designers, visual effects artists, animators, and others who incorporate 3D modeling and rendering into their creative workflow. Participants will unlock the full potential of digital design tools and software, including SideFX Houdini, McNeel Rhinoceros, KeyShot, and Mantra. Using procedural form finding—a method that allows for the generation of complex forms and patterns through algorithms and rules set by the designer—participants will create a catalog of beautiful artifacts and learn how to create immersive renderings and animations to showcase their designs.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Free online course: One Click LCA for Rhino and Grasshopper
One Click LCA is the premier platform for life-cycle assessment and carbon reduction within the construction sector. Globally recognized and used in over 100 countries, it boasts the construction sector's most extensive database. It seamlessly integrates with more than 20 design tools and upholds over 80 standards and certifications, ensuring comprehensive support for sustainable construction practices.
Integrate LCA capabilities directly into the Rhino/Grasshopper environment with the One Click LCA plugin. Streamline workflows and get instant feedback on the environmental implications of your design choices without moving data between platforms.
Rhino Talks: Basics of Jewelry Design
Monday, April 22, 2024
Design with Purpose Open Call!
Revolutionizing Accessible Footwear
2024 Open Style Lab Summer Program
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join Open Style Lab’s award-winning summer program that equips makers and designers with the skills to design with people with disabilities and problem-solve with style and beauty for a more inclusive world.
Over six weeks, we will dive deep into accessible footwear. Participating fellows will be invited to work in a hands-on, cross-disciplinary environment, collaborating with the disability community to explore challenges and design style-led adaptive footwear solutions. The fellowship will focus on functionality, comfort, and style. Throughout this workshop, you will be able to work with experts in inclusive design and gain access to Open Style Lab’s extensive database of over ten years of learning in inclusive design and fashion.
Rethink design norms, innovate for better design for all, and meet an amazing collective of creatives who design with soul, purpose, joy, and empowerment. Let’s challenge perceptions of human ability and the body through design and technology!
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Getting to know… Type Five: The Art of Modular Innovation!
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Now available: The much-anticipated Orca3D Version 3
Orca3D's packaging has changed in Version 3. In prior versions of Orca3D, you could purchase Level 1 and Level 2, with Level 2 adding to the Level 1 functionality. In Version 3, instead, four modules are available and may be purchased in any combination.
- Design: This includes the Hull Design and fairing and Basic Hydrostatics and stability features. It is equivalent to the previous Level 1.
- Analysis: This includes the Speed/Power feature, the CFD interface, and the Weight & Cost feature. It is equivalent to the previous Level 2, except that it does not include the Level 1 functionality. The Analysis module may be purchased without the Design module.
- Advanced Stability: Includes compartmentation and tank modeling, fluid and solid loads, unlimited load cases, free surface effects, intact and damaged stability with stability criteria evaluation, and tank tables. This is a major new module.
- Orca3D Marine CFD: Requires the Analysis module as a prerequisite.
Watch a 3-minute video highlighting the features of Orca3D Version 3.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: New Rhino 8 Features Applied to Jewelry - by Riccardo Pietro Visentin (in Italian)
Monday, April 15, 2024
Enscape 4.0 Adds 95% Parity for Mac in First Cross-Platform Release
Enscape 4.0 is aligning its real-time functionality across operating systems. Architects can now design intuitively on any OS, using new people and vegetation assets, refined user interface elements, and a powerful denoiser to push their designs to the next level.
"With our new unified codebase, we are thrilled to deliver simultaneous feature releases for both Mac and Windows users, ensuring a consistent and optimized experience across all platforms, whenever possible,” said Petr Mitev, VP Product, Solutions for Designers at Chaos. “This strategic investment not only enhances the current user experience, but also lays a foundation for future stability and performance improvements, addressing valuable feedback from our community."
Used throughout the architectural world, Enscape is one of the easiest ways to visualize Rhino data in real time. Perfect for daily design reviews, live demos, and client coordination, Enscape moves projects forward via instant feedback, allowing architects to represent their work using the power of immersive 3D.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw - Call for Speakers and Early Bird tickets
Fab Foundation Poland, in collaboration with McNeel Europe, is happy to announce:
International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw
7 June 2024
A full day of talks by expert designers (product, footwear, jewelry, marine, computation...), architects, engineers, educators, and the Fab Foundation and McNeel staff.
Exhibitor area: learn more about the latest tools, plugins, and integrations from our coolest industry partners.
Networking cocktail: Connect with fellow Rhino enthusiasts during our networking cocktail featuring avant-garde DJs! In the beautiful city of Wroclaw.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
AA DLAB 2024
In its 19th year, DLAB is a two-week program taking place at the AA London HQ’s unique atmosphere.
DLAB experiments with the integration of advanced computational design, analysis, and large-scale prototyping techniques. The program builds on its expertise in complex architectural design and fabrication processes, relying heavily on materiality and performance. DLAB brings together a range of experts—tutors and lecturers—from internationally acclaimed academic institutions and practices, Architectural Association, and Zaha Hadid Architects, amongst others.
The research generated at DLAB has been published in international media—ArchDaily, Archinect, Bustler—and peer-reviewed conference papers, including SimAUD (Simulation in Architecture and Urban Design), eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe).
DLAB investigates the correlations between form, material, and structure through the rigorous implementation of computational methods for design, analysis, and fabrication, coupled with analog modes of physical experimentation and prototype making. Each program cycle devises custom-made architectural processes by creating novel associations between conventional and contemporary design and fabrication techniques. The research culminates in the design and fabrication of a one-to-one scale prototype realized by using robotic fabrication techniques, intending to integrate form-finding, material computation, and structural performance.
Applications and more information...
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Kit Crashing, parametric design and landscape architecture
Tune in to this YouTube channel, Kit Crashing, delving into the world of parametric design in landscape architecture.
These videos show you how parametric modeling techniques can revolutionize your approach to landscape design, making computational modeling software like Grasshopper accessible to everyone! Stay tuned for discussing integrating parametric design principles into landscape architecture using Land Kit.
Crash together all the fascinating parts of parametric design, computational design, landscape, architecture, urbanism, art, industrial design, 3D printing, immersive media, animation, and more.
Hosted by Chris Landau, the founder of LANDAU Design+Technology and creator of the Land Kit plugin for Rhino and Grasshopper.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
DesignMorphine Masters Y24/25 Degree in Computational Design
DesignMorphine has created a bespoke, accredited, and worldwide recognized 9-month online Master of Science program. It is crafted to be accessible from all corners of the world, and it aims to fulfill the demands of those who seek to exceed and lead in multidisciplinary, advanced, and computational design. The Master of Science Degree is accredited by the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Geodesy (UACEG), founded in 1942 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The program also partners with The Microsoft Garage in New York, Logitech and Pininfarina, hubs for talent and community growth, driving innovation and inspiration. Some students are placed in diverse leading design companies, while others choose to follow a career in academia or create their design firms.
DesignMorphine is an international educational institution that acts as a catalyst for progress. By expanding profusely its diverse multidisciplinary design family, it creates a unique collaborative experience. Technological advancements in advanced and computational design have led to exciting new opportunities that blur the lines and norms of conventional design education and its application. DesignMorphine's mission is to democratize these innovative design practices and allow all fields of design to blend. Today, more than ever, all architects, engineers, and designers (metaverse, interior, vehicle, industrial, animation, fashion, etc.) should be exposed to this mindset and techniques to be on the frontier of the inevitable rapid technological advancement. Over the past ten years, DesignMorphine has had the opportunity to meet and teach thousands of specialists from 84 countries and nurtured their progress and success in some of the biggest companies in the world. The classes are taught by our team of fearless design innovators who have experience in teaching and practice from the best practices worldwide.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: Improved Landscape Architecture Workflows - From Useful Grasshopper Scripts
As landscape architecture is experiencing a technological renaissance, tools, and workflows are emerging to enhance design capabilities, improve collaboration, and optimize project outcomes.
In this webinar, we will showcase a few examples of integrating cutting-edge technologies to streamline your landscape workflow and demonstrate how much one can achieve by using Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit.
Join Simone, an architect and a BIM coordinator at the renowned Heatherwick Studio, as he presents some of his favourite Rhino and Grasshopper workflows for landscape design. Witness the seamless transfer of these elements directly into Revit. See how Nehama Schechter-Baraban effortlessly imports these designs using the innovative Environment for Revit® Rhino Assets tool, converting them into native Revit categories.
Speakers:
- Simone Berardelli: BIM Coordinator, Heatherwick Studio.
With a decade of international experience, Simone excels as an Architect and a BIM Coordinator, his focus on BIM and architectural design is marked by attention to detail and collaboration. His practical approach and adaptability enrich diverse architectural projects.
- Nehama Shechter-Baraban: Landscape Architect and COO, Arch-Intelligence, a Revit expert, and an Educator.
After nearly six years of experience leading landscape design projects, she joined Arch-Intelligence in 2019 with the aspiration to empower other landscape architects with this transformative technology.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Getting to know… Dampere: A French Innovation Story!
In this new interview with ShapeDiver, Olivia Theilliere shares insights into her digital strategist role at Dampere. This renowned company specializes in perforated metal sheets for the architectural materials sector. Dampere operates from Paris and Lille, serving a wide European market.
Olivia highlights the pivotal role of Grasshopper and ShapeDiver in transforming Dampere's design and production processes, discussing the integration challenges and the resulting benefits. Through customizable online configurators, these tools have significantly enhanced efficiency and customer engagement, reflecting the evolving digital landscape within the architectural materials industry.
Read the complete interview...
Friday, March 8, 2024
New book by Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Robert Schmitt - Internet of Construction
Internet of Construction: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Integration in the Construction Industry by Prof. Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Prof. Robert Schmitt
The book Internet of Construction delves into the digital interconnection of value chains in construction. With the increasing prevalence of digital planning and automation, the harmonization of data usage poses a challenge due to numerous stakeholders and digital platforms. The book addresses this issue head-on, exploring strategies for connecting digital and automated construction processes and covering production workflows from prefabrication and intralogistics to on-site assembly. Drawing upon the scientific findings of the BMBF-funded IoC-Internet of Construction project, the book presents a thorough presentation and analysis of development from industry and research. It also highlights practical, informational, and economic aspects and provides insights and recommendations for planning offices, general contractors, and prefabricators.
Internet of Construction is an essential resource for managing the complexities of digitalization and automation in the construction industry, extending the use of BIM, and advancing future-oriented technologies such as Rhino and Grasshopper.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Modeling 3D Jewelry - New Rhino 8 lessons
Available in English and Spanish, with multiple subtitle options.
If you are already enrolled in this course, check out the latest additions by revisiting Rhino 8 lessons in each chapter.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
food4Rhino webinar: Digital Footwear Creation with Botcha x Rhino (28 February 2024 at 5 PM CET)
food4Rhino webinar: Digital Footwear Creation with Botcha x Rhino
This webinar will focus on the suite of tools available in Botcha x Rhino for efficiently creating shoes in Rhino 8.
Quickly start from a last, flatten it, and begin modeling it in 2D, then map it back to 3D. We will showcase all the tools available at your disposal and the workflows that we have developed. Creating digital twins in footwear helps reach sustainability objectives and improve communication between designers and suppliers. We will demonstrate the quality of realism that you can achieve inside Rhino with the help of Botcha.
Speakers:
Alberto Franco is a software architect at design&develop and supervises the development and direction of BotchaxRhino and Jevero. He is a computer scientist working in computer graphics and CAD/CAE since 2009 and joined design&develop in 2015 to start a new business unit dedicated to creating software tools for footwear.
- Trenton Jones is a Project Manager at design&develop and is in charge of BotchaxRhino. Trent has a degree in industrial design from Arizona State University and has worked for adidas' Advanced Creation Technology team for more than six years, after his time at adi he joined design&develop in early 2023, supporting both software projects and footwear development.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Last Call! Rhino User Meeting Istanbul
Rhino User Meeting Istanbul
March 4th, 2024 - 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- VisualARQ: Flexible BIM software for Rhinoceros that adds easy modeling of free-form architecture and dynamic project documentation.
- Jevero: A 2D footwear pattern engineering plugin for Rhinoceros. It allows you to create and modify patterns easily and efficiently.
- Cyberstrack: Functionality for geometrical analysis and modification of free-form shapes.
- RhinoCAM: A computer-aided manufacturing plugin for CNC that runs entirely inside Rhino.
- RoboDK: Simulate and program any industrial robot with RoboDK.




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