# Parametric Design Modelling

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## At a glance

- Format: On-demand course
- Price: €35.00 (list €50.00)
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Schedule: Apr 15, 2020
- Instructors: Arturo Tedeschi, Hamid Hassanzadeh
- Categories: Architectural Design, 3D Modeling
- Software: Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper 3D, Kangaroo
- Students: 611
- Rating: 5.0 / 5
- Access: Member-only
- Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/parametric-design-modelling
- Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/parametric-design-modelling

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## About this course

Parametric Design Modelling is a beginner-to-intermediate webinar on computational design in Grasshopper, led by Arturo Tedeschi and Hamid Hassanzadeh. Participants learn curve splitting and T-parameters, mesh relaxation techniques using Kangaroo, converting grids into diamond patterns, and optimizing surfaces through lofting and sorting. The session is built around Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper 3D, and the Kangaroo physics-engine plugin, walking through each technique with practical, hands-on examples. No prior parametric design experience is required, making it suitable for architecture and design students looking to build a foundation in algorithmic modeling.

## What you'll learn

- Curve splitting and T-parameters

- Mesh relaxation with Kangaroo

- Grid conversion to diamond pattern

- Surface optimization with lofting and sorting

## Curriculum

### Webinar Content
- Computational Design's Growing Impact (30:50)
- Curve Division & Shattering Basics (18:27)
- Lofting, Meshing, Kangaroo Simulation (27:37)
- Curve organization for structured paneling (23:56)

## FAQ

### Do I need prior Grasshopper experience to follow this webinar?
No, the session is accessible to beginners and builds up from curve splitting to more advanced techniques like mesh relaxation.

### What is Kangaroo used for in this course?
Kangaroo is a physics-engine plugin for Grasshopper used here for mesh relaxation, one of the core techniques covered in the webinar.

### What software is required to follow along?
Rhinoceros 3D with the Grasshopper 3D and Kangaroo plugins installed.

### What kind of design outcomes does this webinar lead to?
You'll be able to convert grids into diamond patterns and optimize surfaces through lofting and sorting techniques applicable to facade and structural design.