Courses Architectural Design Building Envelope(d) Data

Building Envelope(d) Data

Name: Building Envelope(d) Data
Price: 119.00 EUR
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

Building Envelope(d) Data offers a comprehensive exploration of parametric 3D modeling for building envelope design.

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Nov 16, 17, 2024

10 Lessons

Advanced

8 Hours

Certificate — Learn

English

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€140.00

€119.00

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Introduction of the workshop:

The workshop is designed to provide a deep understanding of a professional workflow applicable to various scales and design contexts. Participants will learn how to create fully parametric-informed 3D models using Rhino and Grasshopper, which can efficiently improve the design processes from concept development to detailed facade design.

What You’ll Learn?

Develop a systematic approach to managing design complexity.

Utilize Rhino and Grasshopper for automated workflows and design iterations.

Familiarize yourself with Elefront and its capabilities for coordinating complex 3D models within the Rhino environment.

Implement techniques to embed information into geometries for enhanced coordination.

Split up the process into steps that multiple users can use for further development.

Integrate structural or functional considerations seamlessly into the design process.

Explore 3D facade detailing in a real case study.

Methodology:

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.

What You’ll Use?

Grasshopper 3D

eleFront

Rhinoceros 3D

Highlights:

Knowledge Requirements:

Good knowledge of Rhino & Grasshopper is required.
Basic knowledge of Elefront is welcome but not required.

Content

Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (11:51)

Introduction to the workshop - PAACADEMY Updates

Lecture (01:04:49)

Organizing data, modeling, and coordination

This presentation focuses on managing large parametric building models using Elephant in Grasshopper, integrating data from various sources, and creating flexible workflows for the design and construction stages.

Streamlined Data Management (44:18)

Elefront for data management optimizations

This section demonstrates how Elefront software simplifies data management in Rhino and Grasshopper by assigning, referencing, and manipulating attributes for efficient workflows in architectural design.

Efficient Geometry Management with Elefront (52:54)

Managing parametric design with Elefront

This session focuses on managing and organizing parametric geometries using Elefront in Rhino, assigning custom attributes, and optimizing the workflow for efficient design management.

Parametric Facade Design Workflow (01:01:30)

Extruding, splitting, and managing geometry

This session focuses on using parametric design techniques to extrude, offset, and split geometry for a facade, integrating tools like Elefront for managing attributes.

Grasshopper Script Setup Insights (49:06)

Structuring Grasshopper scripts and geometries

The session explains organizing Grasshopper scripts, handling geometries, assigning attributes, and preparing files for collaborative use.

Preparing Geometry for Paneling (01:03:26)

Geometry organization, curve splitting, and paneling

This session focused on organizing geometry, using Grasshopper for curve manipulation, and splitting surfaces to prepare panels with precise structural alignment.

Processing Curves for Panels (48:16)

Curve splitting, alignment, and panel processing

This session continued with advanced curve processing, including further splitting, aligning upper and lower curves, and identifying flat versus curved panels to prepare glazing structures.

Refining Panels and Curvature (42:05)

Panel refinement, splitting, curvature alignment

This session involved refining panel processing, identifying and splitting large panels based on area, and preparing curvature data and structural alignment for advanced modeling and accurate baking

Parametric Workflow Final Steps (51:18)

Grasshopper workflows, challenges, participant feedback

This final session focused on completing Grasshopper workflows, addressing scripting challenges, and wrapping up with a Q&A and participant feedback

Instructors:

Martina Rosati

Biography

Martina Rosati is an Architect and Designer based in London. She studied architecture in Italy and the UK, graduating from the Architectural Association School of Architecture (MArch AADRL). Martina has taught at the MArch Architectural Design at The Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL) in London and has tutored several workshops. She has gained professional experience in international offices in UAE, Italy and the UK, where she works as Lead Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects. One key aspect of her role involves implementing advanced computational strategies and automated workflows to facilitate design coordination across different stages.