# ChatGPT-6 Astra for Parametric Design: LLM to Rhino > Welcome to ChatGPT-6 Astra for Parametric Design: LLM to Rhino , a 2-day live workshop on PAACADEMY where you’ll learn to use AI to build, modify, and debug parametric models in Rhino through natural-language prompts. Led by Leo Bieling, Principal at blng studio and former resea… ## At a glance - Format: Upcoming live workshop - Price: €85.00 (list €100.00) - Difficulty: Beginner - Duration: 8 Hours - Schedule: Dec 12-13, 2026 - Instructors: Leo Bieling - Categories: Artificial Intelligence - Software: Rhinoceros 3D, ChatGPT - Students: 12 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/chatgpt-6-astra-for-parametric-design-llm-to-rhino - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/chatgpt-6-astra-for-parametric-design-llm-to-rhino --- ## About this course Parametric design is no longer locked behind complex code, learn how to command real 3D geometry through language. Join Leo Bieling for an intensive 8-hour live PAACADEMY workshop to deconstruct architectural logic, turn pseudo-code into editable scripts, and drive live slider geometry using Rhino and ChatGPT-6 Astra. ## What you'll learn - Read a building or pattern as a system of rules, and tell a reference with real parametric potential from one that only looks complex - Interrogate an image with ChatGPT-6 Astra so that it returns usable geometric logic instead of generic description - Write pseudo-code for a design: naming the parameters that matter, setting their ranges, and deciding what stays fixed - Turn that logic into a working parametric script for Rhino 8 without writing code yourself - Run a script in Rhino and drive the geometry through a slider interface - Diagnose broken or wrong output and correct it through conversation rather than starting over - Take viewport captures into Runway to produce styled renders and short animations from your own geometry ## Methodology Get ready for an immersive, studio-style workshop where theory immediately becomes practice. Bring your own architectural reference to deconstruct or work with curated studio precedents as you explore a hands-on, real-world design workflow with industry expertise. By the end of the course, you will master a reliable, rule-based pipeline to turn spatial ideas into editable 3D geometry. Across two hands-on sessions, you will learn how to: - **Deconstruct Geometric Rules:** Read architectural precedents as parametric systems, isolating fixed constants, variations, and constraints before writing any text. - **Author Clean Pseudo-Code:** Structure your design logic into plain language, defining parameters, value ranges, and design rules. - **Drive Live Rhino Geometry:** Direct ChatGPT-6 Astra to build working scripts inside Rhino 8 and control your models dynamically using live slider interfaces. - **Iterate and Debug Through Dialogue:** Diagnose misbehaving geometry and refine your parametric output through targeted conversation rather than starting over. - **Produce Cinematic Motion:** Export viewport captures into Runway to generate styled renders and fluid animated video sequences. AI models will continue to evolve, but the logic behind computational design remains transferable. This workshop teaches you how to read geometry, structure design intent, and direct AI to build reliable parametric workflows. While ChatGPT-6 Astra is used throughout the workshop, the methodology can be adapted to future generations of AI models. ### Who is this workshop for? This workshop is designed for architects, spatial designers, and students who want to explore computational design without the steep learning curve of traditional coding. No prior scripting or advanced AI experience is required; basic confidence navigating Rhino is enough. Experienced computational designers are also welcome to explore a conversational approach to developing and testing design logic. ## Requirements - **ChatGPT:** A paid subscription (Plus or Pro) is required to access the ChatGPT-6 Astra model. While the underlying methodology is model-agnostic and transferable to other frontier LLMs like Claude or Gemini, the specific workflows taught in this workshop are fine-tuned for Astra. - **Rhino 8:** Windows or Mac. No plug-ins required. A free 90-day evaluation license from McNeel is completely sufficient if you do not already own Rhino 8. Basic proficiency in Rhino is required. - **Runway:** A Standard plan (625 credits per month) or higher is recommended so you can freely iterate on styled renders and animated sequences. ## FAQ ### Do I need to know how to write code to participate in this parametric design workshop? Not at all! This course is specifically designed for architects and spatial designers who want to explore computational design without the steep learning curve of traditional coding. You will learn how to use natural language and ChatGPT-6 Astra to write pseudo-code, build working parametric scripts, and drive 3D geometry directly inside Rhino 8. ### What software and subscriptions should I have ready before the first session? You will need a paid ChatGPT subscription (Plus or Pro) to access the ChatGPT-6 Astra model, as well as basic proficiency in Rhino 8 (a free 90-day evaluation license from McNeel works perfectly). Additionally, a Standard plan for Runway is recommended so you can comfortably generate styled renders and animated sequences. ### How does this conversational AI workflow differ from standard generative image tools? Instead of just prompting an AI for a static picture, you will learn to use ChatGPT-6 Astra to deconstruct architectural logic and generate functional, editable 3D geometry. You will command Rhino to build models, drive live slider interfaces, and use targeted conversation with the AI to troubleshoot and refine your parametric output. ### What practical deliverables will I walk away with at the end of the two days? By the end of the workshop, you will have mastered a reliable, rule-based pipeline for turning spatial ideas into editable 3D geometry. You will walk away with a reusable library of your own prompts, pseudo-code, and working Rhino scripts, as well as cinematic motion renders of your models created in Runway. ### How exactly do we create parametric scripts without writing any code? Instead of manually typing code, you will learn to author clear "pseudo-code" using plain language—naming the parameters that matter, setting their ranges, and establishing the design rules. You will then direct ChatGPT-6 Astra to translate that logic into a fully functional parametric script for Rhino 8 on your behalf.