Building Envelope(d) Data

We will adopt a hands-on learning approach tailored for intermediate to advanced Grasshopper users. While the exercise will provide a structured framework, participants will have the opportunity to personalize their designs and details based on their interests.

The workflow is split into steps of increasing complexity allowing participants to progressively build on their skills. Collaborative discussions and Q&A sessions will also help everyone to get a comprehensive understanding of this method. By the end, participants will have gained confidence in applying the same principles to different design goals and purposes.

This workshop will explore the key aspects of typical shell and core design, from geometry set out to facade detailing. This course will teach you how to manage design complexity by developing a BIM-like model within Rhino environment. Using Elefront, participants will learn how to combine geometric and non-geometric data and how to interrelate them to ensure a smooth transition across multiple design iterations and different levels of detail.

Storing metadata inside Rhino objects allows the splitting of a complex process into manageable parts, facilitating various users to use them for further development. With this approach, participants will also automate some repetitive tasks and minimize errors inherent in manual modeling.