PAACADEMY
PAACADEMY
Courses
Software
Bundles
Membership
Instructors
Become ProSign In
HomeCoursesLoading

Catalog

PAACADEMY

Online EdTech platform · Est. 2016

Shaping the next generation of designers, architects, and makers through computational tools and immersive education.

Reach out

[email protected]

Platform

CoursesMembershipsBundlesProjectsInstructorsSoftwareBoardsBlogFree coursesEarnCertificatesReviews

Company

AboutBusinessBecome an InstructorContactFAQSupportChangelogWe're Hiring

Popular Searches

Architecture coursesGrasshopper coursesAI architecture workshopsParametric design workshopsRhino courses3D modeling coursesBlender workshopsVisualization coursesRevit coursesDigital fabrication workshops3D printing workshopsSustainability courses

Most Interested

Urban design coursesLandscape architecture coursesHoudini coursesUnreal Engine coursesComfyUI workshopsMaya coursesInterior design coursesFashion design coursesFootwear design workshopsStructural analysis coursesVirtual reality coursesComputational design coursesGenerative city designBIM coursesMetaverse coursesPhotography workshops

© 2026 PAACADEMY. All rights reserved.

Privacy PolicyCookie PolicyRefund PolicyMembership Agreement
Loading
HomeCoursesLoading

Course detail

CoursesArchitectural DesignEnvironment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)
Pro Workshop Mar 2 & 3, 2024 8 Hours
Add to favorites (16)

Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)

In the "Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)" workshop, we'll learn how to create sustainable designs using infinitely scalable methods.

Jacob Lehrer
Verified Account

4 courses·5.0

Rhinoceros 3D
Grasshopper 3D
LunchBox
Treesloth
Weaverbird
Ladybug
Parakeet
Remap+
Rhinoceros 3D
Grasshopper 3D
LunchBox
Treesloth
Weaverbird
Ladybug
Parakeet
Remap+

Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug) - About This Workshop

We now have the ability to design systems with unlimited specificity using modern manufacturing techniques. Tools like Grasshopper, Lunchbox, and Ladybug allow us to create parameterized spaces that adapt to the surrounding environment without requiring expensive, power-hungry movement systems or manually tuned pieces that degrade over time. We can develop infinitely customizable approaches that creatively react to the surrounding environment using site forces around a piece of architecture.

This technique can create building shapes, facade systems, program layouts, and more. By utilizing computational techniques as a tool for sustainable development, we can better understand the various effects that different building systems will have and how even minor changes can have significant effects.

We now have the ability to design systems with unlimited specificity using modern manufacturing techniques. Tools like Grasshopper, Lunchbox, and Ladybug allow us to create parameterized spaces that adapt to the surrounding environment without requiring expensive, power-hungry movement systems or manually tuned pieces that degrade over time. We can develop infinitely customizable approaches that creatively react to the surrounding environment using site forces around a piece of architecture....
What you will learn
  • 01

    Teach the basics of Ladybug and dive better into list structure.

  • 02

    With the basics of list structure, the goal is that participants can take these techniques and apply them to real-world projects.

  • 03

    Create a distinctive and customized design that stands out.

  • 04

    Students will learn more about the mathematics behind some of these concepts, like the sigmoid function, and understand the power of Grasshopper.

  • 05

    The future of architecture is sustainable design; techniques to simulate the environment computationally will only become more democratized.

  • 06

    This workshop will teach attendees how to use and integrate these tools creatively with other parametric design tools.

Knowledge Requirements

What you should already know or have ready before you start, experience, tools, and any baseline skills the instructors expect. Scan the list below so nothing catches you off guard.

  • Suggested/Extras:

 

  • Mesh+ Plugin – Useful for manipulating meshes.
  • Lumion – Student and Faculty version is free, with a 14-day free trial.

 

Course Content
6 Lessons
Important Notes
  • 01
    Total sessions: 2 Sessions
  • 02
    PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.
Software & tools
Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DLunchBoxTreeslothWeaverbirdLadybugParakeetRemap+
Instructors
Jacob Lehrer
Jacob Lehrer
4 Courses5.0
Jacob Lehrer is an architectural designer and researcher dedicated to exploring the intersection of architecture, technology, and ecology. Currently an M.Arch II candidate at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI_Arc), he holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology and is an Advanced Study Fellow from MIT. His professional background spans from co-founding LMDA LLC, where he led design development for animal care facilities, to managing operations and space planning as a Project Coordinator for the MIT Mathematics Department. Jacob views architecture as a problem-solving discipline, leveraging his diverse experience to bridge the gap between abstract algorithms and physical space.

A triple-accredited LEED AP (BD+C, O+M, ND), Jacob combines a deep commitment to sustainability with advanced technical proficiency in tools like Python, Rhino, Grasshopper, and KUKA robotics. His recent work includes developing the "Sentient Environment Engine," a custom computer vision algorithm for analyzing occupant behavior, and fabricating mathematical sculptures for MIT’s permanent collection. Whether teaching PAACADEMY parametric design workshops or publishing research on the ethics of language models, Jacob focuses on using computation to create built environments that are responsive, efficient, and tailored to their specific contexts.

Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug) - Frequently Asked Questions

Showcase
Add to favorites (16)
Reviews
Purchase or enroll in this course to leave a review.
5.0avg·3 Reviews
3 Comments
Md Tareq Abdullah
Md Tareq Abdullah

This workshop Environment‑Reactive Computation (with Ladybug) gave me a really eye‑opening intro into making architecture that actually responds to environment instead of fighting it. We used Ladybug Tools (with Rhinoceros 3D + Grasshopper) to build parametric designs that react to local climate, sun angles, and site conditions — basically letting geometry adapt naturally.  The workshop mixes technical bits like list‑structure and math logic with real‑world mindset about sustainability, which felt useful and inspiring. It’s beginner‑friendly but still gives tools for serious environmental‑aware design.

Dec 1, 2025
Aya Khaled
Aya Khaled

it was perfect

Dec 9, 2024
Amin mostafavi
Amin mostafavi

great

Oct 9, 2024