# Advanced Grasshopper 2.0: Integrating Voxel and Mesh Modelling Approaches > Current design and architecture practice is highly adopted to use parametric modeling tools and procedural workflows. Such methods help designers to explore a wide range of outcomes for a defined design question. Conventionally, 3D software were limited to certain geometrical mo… ## At a glance - Format: On-demand course - Price: €119.00 (list €140.00) - Difficulty: Advanced - Duration: 8 Hours - Schedule: Dec 7-8, 2024 - Instructors: Amir Hossein - Categories: Architectural Design, Design Workshops - Software: Grasshopper 3D, Ladybug, Weaverbird, Kangaroo, Dendro, Pufferfish, LunchBox - Students: 70 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/advanced-grasshopper-2-0 - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/advanced-grasshopper-2-0 --- ## About this course This workshop explores advanced Grasshopper modeling techniques, focusing on integrating voxel and mesh approaches alongside essential data structures and mathematical operations. ## What you'll learn - Fundamental understanding of algorithmic modeling in GH. - Precise control of Data structure flow in Grasshopper. - Apply mathematical operations and equations to create complex geometries, including foldable surfaces and structures. - Utilize physics and force simulation tools to generate tensile and minimal surfaces. - Explore mesh-based modeling plugins and strategies for designing intricate geometries and morphing surface patterns. - Develop skills to identify and apply appropriate modeling methods (mesh, NURBS, or voxel-based) for different design challenges. - Combine various Grasshopper tools and plugins to achieve advanced 3D modeling outcomes. ## Methodology This workshop will comprehensively explore several modeling methods in Grasshopper. First, we will go through the data structure in Grasshopper as it is the fundamental need for our next steps. Then, we will explore the use of mathematical operations and equations in Grasshopper. At this stage, we will practice modeling foldable surfaces and structures as they are well-related to mathematic operations. Physics and force simulation is the next part of this workshop, in which examples of tensile and minimal surfaces will be provided. Mesh-based modeling plugins and strategies will be covered to design complex geometries and morphing surface patterns. The other part of our workshop will focus in-depth on the voxel-based model and its integration. Students will work individually on their projects. This workshop will explore different ranges of Grasshopper tools and plugins; in terms of typologies, we will use three main methods to produce geometries, Mesh nurbs, and voxel-based objects. For each method, we will provide different examples, understand the difference between them, and have the ability to identify the appropriate use of each of them. ## Curriculum ### Session 1 - Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (08:32) - Foldable Structures in Grasshopper (35:23) - Advanced Grasshopper 3D Patterns (01:05:58) - Organic Curved Surface Patterns (51:36) - Growth Pattern Simulation (20:43) - Refining Growth Simulation Techniques (37:11) ### Session 2 - Advanced Minimal Surface Simulation (43:04) - Advanced Voxel-Based Modeling (52:59) - Mastering Volumetric Modeling Tools (55:06) - Targeted Volumetric Design Techniques (29:35) - Advanced Mesh Refinement Techniques (29:06) ## FAQ ### What software and Grasshopper plugins will I need for this workshop? You will use Grasshopper 3D along with plugins including **Dendro** (for voxel modeling), **Weaverbird** (for mesh editing/refinement), **Kangaroo** (for physics simulations), **Pufferfish**, **LunchBox**, and **Ladybug**. ### What distinct modeling approaches are covered, and how will I learn to choose between them? The workshop covers three primary geometric generation methods: **NURBS**, **Mesh**, and **Voxel-based modeling**. You will learn the structural differences between each approach to identify and apply the correct technique for specific architectural challenges. ### How are mathematical equations and physics simulations integrated into the design workflow? You will apply mathematical formulas to model complex foldable structures and surfaces and use **Kangaroo** physics solvers to simulate forces to generate tensile and minimal surface forms. ### What advanced surface pattern and growth simulation techniques will Platinum users learn? You will learn precise data structure and data flow control, morphing organic surface patterns, and implementing growth pattern simulations to generate adaptive, intricate geometries. ### What practical outcomes can I expect to achieve by the end of the course? You will build a custom computational workflow combining voxel, mesh, and NURBS modeling strategies, giving you the skills to develop complex, multi-plugin 3D scripts for parametric architecture and digital fabrication.