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Ladybug

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    Building Performance with Forma & Opossum
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    Building Performance with Forma & Opossum

    Olaf Olden
    Olaf Olden
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    8 HoursBeginner11 lessons
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    Building Performance with Forma & Opossum

    8 HoursBeginner11 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Perform weather, wind, and microclimate analysis using Ladybug and the Forma Rhino plugin.
    • Run daylight and solar simulations using Cyclops.
    • Develop energy models and thermal comfort analysis using Ladybug & Honeybee.
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DLadybugWallaceiCyclopsAutodesk Forma
    Olaf Olden
    Olaf Olden
    Verified Account
    AI City Urban Design in Grasshopper & ComfyUI
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    AI City Urban Design in Grasshopper & ComfyUI

    Albert Sumin
    Albert Sumin
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    16 HoursBeginner24 lessons
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    AI City Urban Design in Grasshopper & ComfyUI

    16 HoursBeginner24 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Design an urban city using AI and parametric workflows
    • Build and analyze city-scale geometry in Grasshopper
    • Generate AI visuals and concepts with ComfyUI
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DPufferfishWeaverbirdAdobe PhotoshopLunchBox
    Albert Sumin
    Albert Sumin
    Verified Account
    Algorithmic Urban Design in Grasshopper: Data-Driven Site Analysis & Massing
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    Algorithmic Urban Design in Grasshopper: Data-Driven Site Analysis & Massing

    Ognjen Graovac
    Ognjen Graovac
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    8 HoursBeginner14 lessons
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    Algorithmic Urban Design in Grasshopper: Data-Driven Site Analysis & Massing

    8 HoursBeginner14 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Creative algorithmic thinking and problem-solving
    • Analyzing complex terrain geometry (Sunlight + Slope + Vegetation + Visibility)
    • How to create your own custom analysis method from scratch
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DLadybug
    Ognjen Graovac
    Ognjen Graovac
    Verified Account
    Design Integration with Cyclops, Ladybug & Wallacei
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    Design Integration with Cyclops, Ladybug & Wallacei

    Olaf Olden
    Olaf Olden
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    8 HoursIntermediate12 lessons
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    Design Integration with Cyclops, Ladybug & Wallacei

    8 HoursIntermediate12 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Optimize daylight performance in combination with possible heat stress and glare issues.
    • Apply radiation simulations to assess and balance solar gains and shading strategies.
    • Optimize views while integrating them into facade performance assessments.
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DLadybugWallaceiCyclops
    Olaf Olden
    Olaf Olden
    Verified Account
    Parametric Synergy: Maya & Grasshopper for Sustainable Design
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    Parametric Synergy: Maya & Grasshopper for Sustainable Design

    Nicolas Turchi
    Ali Al-siwife
    Nicolas Turchi, Ali Al-siwife
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    8 HoursBeginner12 lessons
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    Parametric Synergy: Maya & Grasshopper for Sustainable Design

    8 HoursBeginner12 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • 3D Modelling in Maya: Master organic parametric modelling techniques.
    • Fundamental & Advanced Techniques: Develop a solid foundation and explore advanced design strategies in Maya.
    • Design Thinking: Cultivate a deeper understanding of form-finding methodologies.
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DAutodesk MayaPufferfishLadybug
    Nicolas Turchi
    Ali Al-siwife
    Nicolas Turchi, Ali Al-siwife
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    BIM & Rhino.Inside for Advanced Modular Design
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    BIM & Rhino.Inside for Advanced Modular Design

    Albert Sumin
    Albert Sumin
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    16 HoursIntermediate22 lessons
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    BIM & Rhino.Inside for Advanced Modular Design

    16 HoursIntermediate22 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Project organization using BIM technology
    • Generating modular structures in Rhino+Grasshopper with Monoceros and Wasp
    • Utilize Rhino.Inside to transfer geometry and parameters from Rhino to Revit and vice versa
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk RevitLunchBoxDendro
    Albert Sumin
    Albert Sumin
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    3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype
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    3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype

    Kristýna Uhrová
    Jiří Uran Vítek
    Michal Macuda
    Kristýna Uhrová, Jiří Uran Vítek +1
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    8 HoursBeginner11 lessons
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    3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype

    8 HoursBeginner11 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Learn the basics and applications of 3D concrete printing in architecture.
    • Master design techniques specifically for 3D printing.
    • Gain hands-on experience with Rhinoceros 7 and Grasshopper.
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DKaramba3DPufferfishLadybugMonoceros
    Kristýna Uhrová
    Jiří Uran Vítek
    Michal Macuda
    Kristýna Uhrová, Jiří Uran Vítek +1
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    Generative Algorithms for Facade Design
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    Generative Algorithms for Facade Design

    Roberto Arguelles
    Roberto Arguelles
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    2 HoursBeginner3 lessons
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    Generative Algorithms for Facade Design

    2 HoursBeginner3 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Learn how to integrate generative design tools for effective façade design.
    • Understand the relationship between façade design, climate, and context.
    • Explore modular design strategies and material transformations.
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DPufferfishHumanLunchBoxeleFront
    Roberto Arguelles
    Roberto Arguelles
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    Advanced Grasshopper 2.0: Integrating Voxel and Mesh Modelling Approaches
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    Advanced Grasshopper 2.0: Integrating Voxel and Mesh Modelling Approaches

    Amir Hossein
    Amir Hossein
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    8 HoursAdvanced11 lessons
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    Advanced Grasshopper 2.0: Integrating Voxel and Mesh Modelling Approaches

    8 HoursAdvanced11 lessons

    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.
    Grasshopper 3DKangarooPufferfishWeaverbirdLunchBoxDendro
    Amir Hossein
    Amir Hossein
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    Parametric Optimizations: Decoding Spaces and Places
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    Parametric Optimizations: Decoding Spaces and Places

    Stefano Bastia
    Stefano Bastia
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    8 HoursAdvanced10 lessons
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    Parametric Optimizations: Decoding Spaces and Places

    8 HoursAdvanced10 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Introduction to parametric and computational design principles.
    • Understanding sustainability principles in architectural design.
    • Enhancement of participants' skills in Rhinoceros (Rhino 3D).
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DLunchBoxLadybug
    Stefano Bastia
    Stefano Bastia
    Verified Account
    Radical Net-Zero Buildings
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    Radical Net-Zero Buildings

    Carlos Bausa Martinez
    Carlos Bausa Martinez
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    8 HoursAdvanced10 lessons
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    Radical Net-Zero Buildings

    8 HoursAdvanced10 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • Understand the basics of environmental data-driven geometries and Operational Net Zero architectural design.
    • Forecast the impact of geometrical designs on operational energy performance.
    • Be capable of designing a real-world project at the proof-of-concept level, where environmental analysis is used to inform architectural decision-making.
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DLadybug
    Carlos Bausa Martinez
    Carlos Bausa Martinez
    Verified Account
    Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)
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    Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)

    Jacob Lehrer
    Jacob Lehrer
    Verified Account
    8 HoursBeginner6 lessons
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    Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)

    8 HoursBeginner6 lessons

    What you'll learn

    • 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.
    Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopper 3DWeaverbirdLunchBoxTreeslothLadybug
    Jacob Lehrer
    Jacob Lehrer
    Verified Account

    Frequently Asked Questions About Ladybug

    What data does Ladybug analyze?

    Do I need Grasshopper experience first?

    What is Ladybug and what does it do in Grasshopper?

    How does Ladybug work with Honeybee in architectural performance analysis?

    Do I need prior experience with environmental simulation to take the Ladybug course at PAACADEMY?

    PAACADEMY offers professional online Ladybug courses, teaching architects how to use local climate data to run solar radiation analysis, wind studies and outdoor comfort simulations directly in Grasshopper.

    Ladybug is a Grasshopper plugin that connects climate data to the parametric design environment, allowing architects to run weather analysis, solar radiation studies, sun path diagrams and outdoor comfort simulations directly inside Grasshopper. It reads EPW (EnergyPlus Weather) files, processes climate data and outputs visual and numerical results that feed back into the design definition, making it possible to create highly climate-responsive forms.

    At PAACADEMY, Ladybug is taught as a foundational environmental tool in Building Performance with Forma and Opossum by Olaf Olden. The curriculum teaches architects to shift from intuition-based sustainability to data-driven design:

    • Climate Visualization: Generating precise 3D sun paths, wind roses and psychrometric charts relative to the project site.
    • Solar & Shadow Analysis: Calculating direct solar radiation on building facades to optimize shading devices, window placement and energy loads.
    • Microclimate Assessment: Evaluating outdoor thermal comfort to improve the usability of exterior plazas and urban spaces.

    Used in tandem with Honeybee, Ladybug forms the core of parametric sustainability analysis in contemporary architecture.

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