Rhino + Grasshopper for Parametric Design
Harness Grasshopper’s visual programming with Rhino to generate parametric forms, complex geometries, and algorithm-driven designs. Widely used in architecture, interiors, and product design.
Course Overview
Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Grasshopper Grasshopper Interface Data Flow Concepts Parameters & Components Geometry Creation Visual Programming Basics Workflow Fundamentals Module 2: Parametric Geometry Creation Curves & Surfaces Parametric Transformations Pattern Generation Arrays & Repetition Design Variations Form Exploration Module 3: Data Management Data Trees Lists & Sets Data Manipulation Data Matching Logical Operations Workflow Optimization Module 4: Architectural Parametric Modeling Facade Systems Panelization Structural Forms Responsive Geometry Building Massing Design Automation Module 5: Advanced Parametric Techniques Attractors Mathematical Functions Custom Definitions Optimization Strategies Generative Design Performance-Based Design Module 6: Analysis & Fabrication Workflows Environmental Analysis Geometry Rationalization Fabrication Preparation Digital Manufacturing Concepts Model Optimization Export Workflows Module 7: Final Capstone Project Parametric Design Development Complex Geometry Creation Analysis Integration Optimization Documentation Presentation Capstone Project Develop a fully parametric architectural, facade, pavilion, or product design project using Rhino and Grasshopper.
Learning Outcomes
Create professional product and industrial design models.
Develop complex surfaces and manufacturable product geometry.
Apply product development and detailing workflows.
Produce presentation-ready product visualizations.
Prepare models for prototyping and manufacturing.
Prerequisites
Participants should have: -Basic Rhino modeling skills -Understanding of architectural or design workflows -Interest in computational and parametric design -Laptop/Desktop with Rhino and Grasshopper installed
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