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.

Date:
Mar 2, 3, 2024
Duration:
8 Hours
Difficulty:
Beginner
Language:
English
Certificate:
Yes
Registration:
€35.00
Members:
29.75 EUR (40.50%) discount
Recordings:
Available Indefinitely

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.

Teach the basics of Ladybug and dive better into list structure. 
With the basics of list structure, the goal is that participants can take these techniques and apply them to real-world projects.
Create a distinctive and customized design that stands out.
Students will learn more about the mathematics behind some of these concepts, like the sigmoid function, and understand the power of Grasshopper.
The future of architecture is sustainable design; techniques to simulate the environment computationally will only become more democratized.
 This workshop will teach attendees how to use and integrate these tools creatively with other parametric design tools.
  • Suggested/Extras:

 

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

 

Content

Total sessions: 2 Sessions
PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.

Instructors:

Biography
Jacob Lehrer is exploring the future of sustainable architecture, utilizing emerging computational techniques and advanced manufacturing technologies. He began his academic career at Wentworth Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Emerging Technologies. Using Rhino and Grasshopper, he developed systems to create facades, pavilions, and sculptures utilizing Kuka Robotics systems and Wasp robotic clay printing. With a commitment to sustainable design, Lehrer holds three LEED AP accreditations (BD+C, O+M, ND) and believes computation is key to tailoring projects to their specific locations, facilitating a more sustainable development process. His work blends aesthetics and environmental responsibility with a core focus on the natural world. Building on this unique experience, Jacob will attend SCI_Arc starting in August 2025. His distinctive experience with advanced Grasshopper applications informs his approach to teaching the fundamentals of this software. Jacob previously taught the 'Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)' workshop at PAACADEMY.

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Reviews:

Amin mostafavi
5

Amin mostafavi 2024-10-09 22:38:01

great

Aya Khaled
5

Aya Khaled 2024-12-09 13:28:29

it was perfect