Question 1

What is Crystallon and what lattice types does it generate in Grasshopper?

Accepted Answer

Crystallon is a Grasshopper plugin for generating beam-based lattice structures from volumetric inputs. It fills a defined volume with repeating lattice geometry based on configurable unit cell types and strut connectivity patterns, producing open-cell beam networks for structural 3D printing. At PAACADEMY, it is taught in Structural Evolution by Nolan Kim for beam-lattice midsole and footwear structural design.

Question 2

How does Crystallon differ from Axolotl and Chromodoris in the Structural Evolution course at PAACADEMY?

Accepted Answer

Crystallon generates volumetric beam-network lattices where strut connectivity defines structural behavior. Axolotl generates Auxetic sheet geometries with negative Poisson's ratio behavior. Chromodoris generates triply periodic minimal surfaces through isosurface meshing from implicit functions. In Structural Evolution, each plugin addresses a different structural family within the four types covered: beam-based lattices, Auxetics, TPMS and Voronoi structures.

Question 3

What does Structural Evolution by Nolan Kim cover at PAACADEMY?

Accepted Answer

Structural Evolution by Nolan Kim is an 8-hour beginner course across 8 lessons covering: parametric design techniques in Rhino and Grasshopper; structural families including Auxetics, beam-based lattices, triply periodic minimal surfaces and Voronoi structures; and case studies from New Balance, Adidas, Puma and Formlabs showing production applications of parametric structural lattice design in footwear.