Free online course: One Click LCA for Rhino and Grasshopper

One Click LCA is the premier platform for life-cycle assessment and carbon reduction within the construction sector. Globally recognized and utilized in over 100 countries, it boasts the construction sector's most extensive database. It seamlessly integrates with more than 20 design tools and upholds over 80 standards and certifications, ensuring comprehensive support for sustainable construction practices.

Integrate LCA capabilities directly into the Rhino/Grasshopper environment with the One Click LCA plugin. Streamline workflows and get instant feedback on the environmental implications of your design choices without moving data between platforms.

Complete free online course details...

RHINOTALKS: "Basics of Jewelry Design" en ESPAÑOL

 

RHINOTALKS

Basics of Jewelry Design held in Spanish

April 25, 2023 at 11:30 (EST)

Join us for the first edition of RHINOTALKS, where we will guide you through creating a stunning signet ring using Rhino 8!

This event is perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their jewelry design skills. During the webinar, we will cover the necessary techniques for designing jewelry and explore advanced commands to help unleash your creativity and take your designs to the next level. 

Explore Rhino 8 and its various industry applications at RHINOTALKS. Don't miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with the Rhino community. Connecting with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts lets you stay updated on the latest trends, techniques, and tools in Rhino software.

Register here for this RHINOTALKS Webinar: "Basics of Jewelry Design," and stay tuned for upcoming events!

food4Rhino webinar: Spherene Metamaterial (April 26, 2024 at 11h CEST)

food4Rhino webinar: Spherene Metamaterial

April 26, 2024 at 11h CEST

This webinar we are discussing spherene™ metamaterial and its design tool integration in Rhino3D. spherene metamaterial is revolutionizing design and manufacturing. It mimics bulk material properties, drastically cutting design time. spherene is the industry's only isotropic minimal surface, versatile and inherently resilient. spherene's Adaptive Density Minimal Surfaces (ADMS) are printable on any 3D printer in any material. The Rhino3D integration allows easy, best in class design, saving a lot of engineering time. 

After an introduction about spherene metamaterial features we dive into a demonstration of the workflow and make an important announcement. 

Speakers: 

• Christian Waldvogel is the founder of spherene, a Zurich-based company developing autonomous design software. He holds a Master’s degree in architecture from ETHZ, made his first 3D print in 1999, and spent most part of the 21st century as a conceptual artist. His work, which aims to reflect humanity as a species, on a planet and in the universe, was published and exhibited worldwide, and has directly led to the discovery of the spherene geometry in 2012. 
  
  
• Daniel Bachmann, the Chief Innovation Officer at spherene, brings a background in electronics engineering and a successful track record in 3D production, having owned two companies. His interdisciplinary skills extends to rapid prototyping, usability and interaction design. Prior to spherene, he spent eight years sharing his knowledge of various manufacturing techniques, including woodworking, plaster and concrete casting, CNC, additive manufacturing, and laser cutting, as a lecturer for model building and design and as workshop deputy at ETH Zurich's Rapid Architectural Prototyping Laboratory.

Free registration...

Design with Purpose OPEN CALL!

REVOLUTIONIZING ACCESSIBLE FOOTWEAR

2024 Open Style Lab Summer Program 

Over 6 weeks, we will dive deep into accessible footwear. Participating fellows will be invited to work in a hands-on, cross-disciplinary environment, collaborating with the disability community to explore challenges and design style-led adaptive footwear solutions. The fellowship will focus on functionality, comfort, and style. Throughout this workshop, you will be able to work with experts in inclusive design and gain access to Open Style Lab’s extensive database of over 10 years of learning in inclusive design and fashion.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join Open Style Lab’s award-winning summer program that equips makers and designers with the skills to design with people with disabilities and problem-solve with style and beauty for a more inclusive world.

It is a chance to rethink design norms, innovate for better design for all, and meet an amazing collective of creatives who design with soul, purpose, joy, and empowerment. Let’s challenge perceptions of human ability and the body through design and technology!

Download Summer 2024 Info Pack Here

Getting to know… Type Five: The Art of Modular Innovation!

Discover how Type Five, a California-based company, is revolutionizing residential construction in ShapeDiver's latest blog post. Learn about their innovative "site-built modular" approach, powered by Grasshopper and ShapeDiver, which offers customizable, efficiently built homes at an affordable price. Dive into our interview with Ian Miley, Design Director of Type Five, as he shares insights on overcoming industry challenges and their vision for the future of residential construction. Read the full article for a deeper look into their groundbreaking solutions and how they're leading the way in transforming the AEC industry.

Read the full article here...

Now available: The much-anticipated Orca3D Version 3

Orca3D Version 3 is compatible with Rhino 7 and 8. 

If you currently use Orca3D Version 1 or 2, upgrade to Orca3D Version 3 to be compatible with Rhino 8.

Orca3D's packaging has changed in Version 3. In prior versions of Orca3D, you could purchase Level 1 and Level 2, with Level 2 adding to the Level 1 functionality. In Version 3, instead, four modules are available and may be purchased in any combination.

• Design: This includes the Hull Design and fairing and Basic Hydrostatics and stability features. It is equivalent to the previous Level 1.
• Analysis: This includes the Speed/Power feature, the CFD interface, and the Weight & Cost feature. It is equivalent to the previous Level 2, except that it does not include the Level 1 functionality. The Analysis module may be purchased without the Design module.
• Advanced Stability: Includes compartmentation and tank modeling, fluid and solid loads, unlimited load cases, free surface effects, intact and damaged stability with stability criteria evaluation, and tank tables. This is a major new module.
• Orca3D Marine CFD: Requires the Analysis module as a prerequisite.

Watch a 3-minute video highlighting the features of Orca3D Version 3.

More information on food4Rhino...

Rhino User Webinar: Small is Big

 

Rhino User Webinar
Small is Big
24 April 2024 at 4:00 pm (CEST)

During the Vienna Architecture Conference in 1992, a round table discussion took place at the MAK Austrian Museum of Applied Arts. The participants included renowned architects such as Wolf Prix, Zaha Hadid, Eric Moss, Lebbeus Woods, Thom Mayne, Steven Holl, and Carme Pinos. Some of these architects expressed frustration over the limited scale of their projects and the marginalization of their role in comparison to commercial enterprises. However, despite these challenges, many of these architects went on to become influential figures in the field and successful entrepreneurs. What is crucial to acknowledge is the pioneering role these architects played during that period of small-scale projects. It was during this time that they embarked on experimental endeavors, laying the foundation for their future business success. Additionally, these projects also played a significant role in the development of computational and parametric architecture. At External Reference, we recognize the importance of interior spaces as small, private projects that were once the subject of frustration among architects like Wolf Prix at MAK. Today, we understand that these projects served as experimental laboratories, leading to the remarkable growth and development of the architects who participated in the Vienna Architecture Conference in '92. At External Reference, we prioritize research and innovation, working on a diverse range of projects, including waterfront development and museums. We acknowledge that interior spaces, which were once considered small and insignificant, have now emerged as crucial laboratories for exploring cultural, political, and environmental agendas in the contemporary condition.

About the speaker:

• Carmelo Zappulla, Italian-born architect (1978), is founder and managing director of the Barcelona-based architecture studio External Reference, which develops international work at different scales: exhibition spaces, architecture, urban, interior and product design.

Complete details and registration...

Summer training for teachers in 3D modeling

Rhino Teacher Training summer workshops 

This summer, take a class to learn how to add 3D modeling to your design and communication curriculum. We have two 3D modeling workshops for design, drafting, graphics, and technology educators. 

Using Rhino, you will be guided through hands-on exercises highlighting 3D modeling concepts. You will also learn how Rhino renders models for visualization, exports models to CAM products for manufacturing or prototyping, and directly prints to laser cutters, 3D printers, and other output devices.

Bring your jump drive. Classroom activities, models, training materials, and files will be available to use in your classroom. 

The workshops are free for educators. Class sizes are limited, so register soon to get your spot.   

Instructors: Bob Koll, Pete Sorenson, and Dave Weidkamp, Rhino Training Specialists


Canyon Park Middle School, Bothell, WA

July 8-11
Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday, July 11, 8:00am-Noon

Where:
Canyon Park Middle School
23723 23rd Ave SE, Room 115/117
Bothell, WA 98021

Host:
Todd Mass
Canyon Park Middle School

To register:
Call Jody Mills at (206) 634-4571, email jody@mcneel.com, or register online.


St Helens Middle School, St Helens, OR
August 13-15 
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm 

Where:
St Helens Middle School
354 N 15th St
St Helens, OR 97051

Host:
Scott Pieper
St Helens Middle School

To register:

Call Jody Mills at (206) 634-4571, email jody@mcneel.com, or register online.

More information...

Rhino User Webinar: New Rhino 8 features applied to jewelry - by Riccardo Pietro Visentin (in italian)

Rhino User Webinar
New Rhino 8 features applied to jewelry

8 May 2024, 16:00 (CEST)

This webinar focuses on new features in Rhino 8 that are changing the way jewelry is designed. These features cover both design in the narrow sense and the visualization and presentation of designs.

For design in the narrow sense, concrete examples of application and method strategies will be shown, including the targeted use of SubD and Grasshopper for the useful creation of model variants. 

Special focus will be given to the use of the new PushPull command, associated with the new Gumball features, to quickly manage the insertion spaces of gems, serial elements, and engraved and embossed text. 

It will be shown how the new features, if well applied, enable faster work, an increasingly important and fundamental aspect. 

For design visualization and presentation, the focus will be on creating eye-catching previews to generate images and short animations for functional communication with clients.

Riccardo Pietro Visentin is a Creative Digital Designer: consultant, 3d designer and trainer for digital innovation in multiple areas of design. He has developed specific expertise in the design of jewelry, eyewear and fashion accessories.

Specifically in the area of jewelry design, he has been active in the field for over 40 years and has created training and consulting paths to introduce and improve digital design and fabrication in companies in the jewelry supply chain. 

He is the Founder & Owner of AUREASERVICE Design Studio (Est. 1989), which has been an Authorized Rhino Training Center since 2005

Full information and free registration... 

Enscape 4.0 Adds 95% Parity for Mac in First Cross-Platform Release

Enscape 4.0 is aligning its real-time functionality across operating systems. Architects can now design intuitively on any OS, using new people and vegetation assets, refined user interface elements, and a powerful denoiser to push their designs to the next level.

"With our new unified codebase, we are thrilled to deliver simultaneous feature releases for both Mac and Windows users, ensuring a consistent and optimized experience across all platforms, whenever possible,” said Petr Mitev, VP Product, Solutions for Designers at Chaos. “This strategic investment not only enhances the current user experience, but also lays a foundation for future stability and performance improvements, addressing valuable feedback from our community."

Used throughout the architectural world, Enscape is one of the easiest ways to visualize Rhino data in real time. Perfect for daily design reviews, live demos and client coordination, Enscape moves projects forward via instant feedback, giving architects the ability to represent their work using the power of immersive 3D.

Discover more about Enscape 4.0 on Rhino here...

Design and Parametric Fabrication Workshop - controlmad

Design and Parametric Fabrication Workshop
July 1 - 26 (100 hours) - controlmad

Embark on a comprehensive journey into 3D modeling with Rhinoceros and Parametric Design with Grasshopper. Through this hands-on workshop and practical application, participants delve into these powerful tools, culminating in the creation of a large-scale prototype using digital fabrication technologies.

Beyond mastering the fundamentals of 3D modeling, students will explore advanced techniques to tackle complex structures, conduct analyses, perform precise calculations, and engage with physical environments. The course offers an immersive experience, allowing students to leverage CNC technologies such as laser cutters, milling machines, and 3D printers to bring their designs to life.

The ultimate goal? To unleash creativity by conceptualizing, designing, and modeling captivating objects, prototypes, or sculptures with Rhino and Grasshopper, and then materializing them using controlmad's digital machinery.

This ninth edition of the course adopts a hybrid format: Part I comprises fully online sessions, while Part II (optional) offers the flexibility of both online and on-site participation.

PART I On-line - 3 weeks:

– 3D MODELING with RHINOCEROS 

– PARAMETRIC DESIGN with GRASSHOPPER I

– PARAMETRIC DESIGN with GRASSHOPPER – II

PART II (On-site or On-line) - 1 week:

– DIGITAL FABRICATION SYSTEMS/ 28 Hours

More information...

International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw (June 7, 2024) - Call for Speakers and Early Bird tickets

Fab Foundation Poland, in collaboration with McNeel Europe, is happy to announce:

International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw
June 7, 2024

A full day of talks by expert Designers (Product, Footwear, Jewelry, Marine, Computation...), Architects, Engineers and Educators, and Fab Foundation and McNeel staff. 

Exhibitor Area: learn more about the latest tools, plugins, and integrations from our coolest industry partners.

Networking Cocktail: Connect with fellow Rhino enthusiasts during our networking cocktail, featuring avant-garde DJs! In the beautiful city of Wroclaw. 

Preliminary Agenda and Early Bird tickets (all inclusive)...

See previous Rhino User Meetings here...

* Call for Speakers: Do you have a groundbreaking project or design & fabrication workflow to share? Seize the opportunity to contribute to our community-driven agenda as a speaker. Contact us to nominate yourself or recommend a colleague for consideration.

Rhino3Dzine April 2024 issue

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Immerse yourself in captivating content in our April issue.


Rhino3Dzine has launched a new community. Join us and share your updates!

The Talavera Project:

Reviving traditional craftsmanship while incorporating advanced digital manufacturing.

Unlimited Space:

Theatrical Marvel at the Intersection of Performing Arts and Robotics.

Developers Corner:

The new Script Editor in Rhino 8 has a unified interface across Windows, Mac, and Grasshopper.

Books Discovery:

Diffusions in Architecture: Artificial Intelligence and Image Generators.

ShrinkWrap Tutorials:

Gateway to mastering new skills! ShrinkWrap is ideal for creating meshes for 3D printing.

NAUTILUS:

In the realm of reactions, Nautilus enables designers to replicate natural patterns on objects.

To access our collection of magazines, click here!

Rhino at BILT Europe - Riga (Latvia) - May 2024

BUILT EUROPE 2024
7-9 May 2024
Riga (Latvia)

BILT is an annual event designed to cater to the needs of those who design, build, operate and maintain our built environment. As a community of professionals, it is committed to improving the many ways the industry works together.

This year's event will take place in Riga (Latvia). As a 'by users, for users' event, BILT is the best place for BIM and digital construction professionals to get together to learn, debate and share knowledge. 

Organized by the Digital Built Environment Institute, the theme of this year's edition will be 'Democratising BIM', setting itself apart from other conferences by providing open source developments, next-gen information management and interoperability, illustrated through extensive real case studies.

Join Pedro Cortes for a 75-minute in-depth class on Rhino. With the title "Moving Rhino where you need it: Rhino.Inside", his presentation will delve into the dynamic realm of Rhino.Inside, a groundbreaking technology that empowers Rhino to seamlessly integrate and operate within other design and modeling applications. With a focus on headless solutions, the session will explore how Rhino.Inside revolutionizes design workflows, fostering interoperability between diverse software ecosystems. 

Discounts on registration are available for members of BuildingSMART International.

More information...

Registration details... 

Rhino at the Istanbul Jewelry Show - April 17-20, 2024

Calling all jewelers and jewelry enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your craft to the next level? Join Piramit, Authorized Rhino Resellers, at the Jewelry Showroom for an exclusive opportunity to delve into the world of 3D modeling, rendering, and fabrication. 

Discover how cutting-edge technology can revolutionize your design process, allowing you to bring your creative visions to life with precision. Piramit's expert team will be on hand to showcase some of Rhino 8's new features for jewelry design, providing insights and guidance to help you harness the power of digital tools in your work. Elevate your skills and unlock new possibilities in jewelry making. Visit Piramit's stand in HALL 1G50 and embark on a journey towards innovation.

More information...

AA DLAB 2024

In its 19th year, DLAB is a two-week program taking place at the AA London HQ’s unique atmosphere.

DLAB experiments with the integration of advanced computational design, analysis, and large-scale prototyping techniques. The program builds on its expertise in complex architectural design and fabrication processes, relying heavily on materiality and performance. DLAB brings together a range of experts—tutors and lecturers—from internationally acclaimed academic institutions and practices, Architectural Association, and Zaha Hadid Architects, amongst others.

The research generated at DLAB has been published in international media—ArchDaily, Archinect, Bustler—and peer-reviewed conference papers, including SimAUD (Simulation in Architecture and Urban Design), eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe). 

DLAB investigates the correlations between form, material, and structure through the rigorous implementation of computational methods for design, analysis, and fabrication, coupled with analog modes of physical experimentation and prototype making. Each program cycle devises custom-made architectural processes by creating novel associations between conventional and contemporary design and fabrication techniques. The research culminates in the design and fabrication of a one-to-one scale prototype realized by using robotic fabrication techniques, intending to integrate form-finding, material computation, and structural performance.

Applications and more information...

Kit Crashing, parametric design and landscape architecture

Tune in to this YouTube channel, Kit Crashing, delving into the world of parametric design in landscape architecture. 

These videos show you how parametric modeling techniques can revolutionize your approach to landscape design, making computational modeling software like Grasshopper accessible to everyone! Stay tuned for discussing integrating parametric design principles into landscape architecture using Land Kit. 

Crash together all the fascinating parts of parametric design, computational design, landscape, architecture, urbanism, art, industrial design, 3D printing, immersive media, animation, and more.

Hosted by Chris Landau, the founder of LANDAU Design+Technology and creator of the Land Kit plugin for Rhino and Grasshopper. 

The first three episodes....

NDAR & Orca3D at Navalia trade show in Vigo, Spain

Navalia - International Marine and Shipbuilding trade show
Vigo, Spain
21-23 May 2024

Come meet the NDAR team at booth D16 and discover the latest developments in marine Rhino-centric design solutions, including Rhino, Orca3D, ExpressMarine, VisualARQ, and other shipbuilding software solutions.

Details...

Grasshopper UK UGM March 2024 – Meeting Notes and Recording

On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, Simply Rhino held the Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting at The Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. This free event was kindly hosted by the AA [EMTECH} team and delivered to a busy room at their London base.

We have made a full meeting report and invite you to view it below. We hope this is useful for those who were not able to attend and those who joined us but would enjoy a reminder of the presentations. Our thanks to Luca Biselli for his help with the write-up of this meeting.

Meeting notes...

Recording...

Steampunk: New History 3D Modeling Competition Launches on 3DModels.org

3DModels.org, a popular platform for 3D artists, has just announced the launch of its latest competition, Steampunk: New History. The contest runs from March 20th to June 5th and invites 3D artists to show their skills and creativity by crafting steampunk-inspired 3D models and renderings. We especially encourage Rhino users to enter the contest and demonstrate how Rhino's powerful features can bring intricate steampunk designs to life.

Steampunk, a genre that combines Victorian-era aesthetics with steam-powered machinery and retro-futuristic designs, offers a unique opportunity for 3D artists to explore alternate histories and create captivating visual narratives. Participants are challenged to model a steampunk vehicle, mechanical device, gadget, or invention and place it within a 3D environment to produce a high-quality rendering.

The competition encourages artists to pay close attention to details, realistic textures, and complex mechanisms that bring their objects to life. Participants can create truly immersive and compelling scenes by considering how their creations would function within a steampunk world and contribute to the overall narrative.

Submissions will be evaluated based on several key criteria, including the originality of the concept, the quality of the 3D modeling, and the overall presentation of the scene. The judges will look for renderings demonstrating technical proficiency while telling a captivating story and transporting the viewer into a unique steampunk universe.

3DModels.org has a long-standing reputation for hosting successful 3D modeling competitions that attract talented artists. With the Steampunk: New History contest, they aim to provide a platform for artists to push the boundaries of their creativity and showcase their skills to a broad audience of enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Visit the official contest page on 3DModels.org, to learn more about the Steampunk: New History 3D modeling competition, including submission guidelines, prizes, and sponsorship opportunities. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving community of 3D artists and showcase your talent in the captivating world of steampunk.

AECtech+ Barcelona - Symposium, Workshops, Hackathon

AECtech+ Barcelona
19-21 April 2024
Barcelona (Spain)

Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio, in partnership with McNeel Europe and BIG Architects, is excited to announce AECtech+ Barcelona.

Since its creation in 2013, AECtech has held an annual Symposium & Hackathon. Over the last few years, AECtech+ has expanded to open regional Symposiums, Hackathons, and Workshops for individuals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and beyond. This year’s Barcelona event offers a series of professional development Workshops, a Symposium, and 26-hour Hackathon.

Sign up for the Friday morning Workshops hosted by design innovators and software pioneers. These workshops will introduce participants to a wide range of powerful new workflows that enable new working methods and enhance existing design processes. Classes are nearly sold out, so grab a seat while you can.

Then, join the Friday afternoon Symposium and be inspired by leaders in design and technology within the AEC industry in a series of presentations and discussions reflecting on the state of practice today and what is on the horizon.

On Saturday, see what you can create during the 26-hour Hackathon, open to all levels of programmers, developers, engineers, and others. Collaborate, network, build new relationships, and generate new ideas and processes for the AEC community.

AECtech+ Barcelona is an in-person event.

Language: English.

More information and full agenda...

Rhino User Webinar: With Vision and Voice - Utilising Multimodal Large Language Models in Grasshopper's Parametric Design Workflows

Rhino User Webinar

With Vision and Voice - Utilising Multimodal Large Language Models in Grasshopper's Parametric Design Workflows

21 March 2024 at 3:00 pm (CET)

In this webinar, we will explore the integration of large language models directly within Grasshopper workflows. We will start with an introductory overview of multimodal large language models, with a special emphasis on OpenAI's API and the capabilities of ChatGPT Vision. We will demonstrate the power of controlling parametric models using natural language inputs, reference images, or a combination of both through a project example. On top, we will hack a simple mobile-friendly Gradio web app, that will allow participants to drive models using voice commands or images captured with their smartphones.

About the speaker:

• Serjoscha Düring has worked and researched within the field of computational planning for more than five years, promoting data-driven approaches in urban design. Before joining RehubForge as a Digital Architect, he was part of the City Intelligence Lab (CIL) at the Austrian Institute of Technology, where he focused on creating and integrating diverse impact-assessment simulations with interactive city models. He is experienced in comparative data analysis and visualization. He has taught at several universities, focusing on the application of urban data for planning and design, including machine learning and computer vision frameworks.

Complete details and registration...

DesignMorphine Masters Y24/25 Degree in Computational Design

DesignMorphine Masters Y24/25 Degree in Computational Design

DesignMorphine has created a bespoke, accredited, and worldwide recognized 9-month online Master of Science program. It is crafted to be accessible from all corners of the world, and it aims to fulfill the demands of those who seek to exceed and lead in multidisciplinary, advanced, and computational design. The Master of Science Degree is accredited by the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Geodesy (UACEG), founded in 1942 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The program also partners with The Microsoft Garage in New York, Logitech and Pininfarina, hubs for talent and community growth, driving innovation and inspiration. Some students are placed in diverse leading design companies, while others choose to follow a career in academia or create their design firms.

DesignMorphine is an international educational institution that acts as a catalyst for progress. By expanding profusely its diverse multidisciplinary design family, it creates a unique collaborative experience. Technological advancements in advanced and computational design have led to exciting new opportunities that blur the lines and norms of conventional design education and its application. DesignMorphine's mission is to democratize these innovative design practices and allow all fields of design to blend. Today, more than ever, all architects, engineers, and designers (metaverse, interior, vehicle, industrial, animation, fashion, etc.) should be exposed to this mindset and techniques to be on the frontier of the inevitable rapid technological advancement. Over the past ten years, DesignMorphine has had the opportunity to meet and teach thousands of specialists from 84 countries and nurtured their progress and success in some of the biggest companies in the world. The classes are taught by our team of fearless design innovators who have experience in teaching and practice from the best practices worldwide. 

Please visit the Masters Open Day page to view a recording explaining the program and to hear from current students.

Rhino User Webinar: Improved Landscape Architecture Workflows - From Useful Grasshopper Scripts

Rhino User Webinar

Improved Landscape Architecture Workflows:

From Useful Grasshopper Scripts

9 April 2024 at 4:00 pm (CEST)

As landscape architecture is experiencing a technological renaissance, tools, and workflows are emerging to enhance design capabilities, improve collaboration, and optimize project outcomes.

In this webinar, we will showcase a few examples of integrating cutting-edge technologies to streamline your landscape workflow and demonstrate how much one can achieve by using Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit.

Join Simone, an architect and a BIM coordinator at the renowned Heatherwick Studio, as he presents some of his favourite Rhino and Grasshopper workflows for landscape design. Witness the seamless transfer of these elements directly into Revit. See how Nehama Schechter-Baraban effortlessly imports these designs using the innovative Environment for Revit® Rhino Assets tool, converting them into native Revit categories.

Speakers:

• Simone Berardelli: BIM Coordinator, Heatherwick Studio.
  With a decade of international experience, Simone excels as an Architect and a BIM Coordinator, his focus on BIM and architectural design is marked by attention to detail and collaboration. His practical approach and adaptability enrich diverse architectural projects.

• Nehama Shechter-Baraban: Landscape Architect and COO, Arch-Intelligence, a Revit expert, and an Educator.
  After nearly six years of experience leading landscape design projects, she joined Arch-Intelligence in 2019 with the aspiration to empower other landscape architects with this transformative technology.

Complete details and registration...

Footwear Innovation Day - Taichung 19 April 2024

A new Footwear Innovation Day is coming! Join us in Taichung, Taiwan, on April 19th to discover the latest developments and trends in footwear design, processes, and fabrication.

This is a live event with limited seats. There will be no online version. Reserve your seat now. 

Location: Feng Chia University, Taichung Science Park Campus - A401 Auditorium

The event is organized by AP PLASMA Corporation, 

McNeel Asia, GF Georg Fischer, Claudio Franco design&develop

Getting to know… Dampere: A French Innovation Story!

In this new interview with ShapeDiver, Olivia Theilliere shares insights into her digital strategist role at Dampere. This renowned company specializes in perforated metal sheets for the architectural materials sector. Dampere operates from Paris and Lille, serving a wide European market. 

Olivia highlights the pivotal role of Grasshopper and ShapeDiver in transforming Dampere's design and production processes, discussing the integration challenges and the resulting benefits. Through customizable online configurators, these tools have significantly enhanced efficiency and customer engagement, reflecting the evolving digital landscape within the architectural materials industry.

Read the complete interview...

New book by Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Robert Schmitt - Internet of Construction

Internet of Construction: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Integration in the Construction Industry by Prof. Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Prof. Robert Schmitt

The book Internet of Construction delves into the digital interconnection of value chains within the construction sector. With the increasing prevalence of digital planning and automation in recent years, the harmonization of data usage poses a challenge due to numerous stakeholders and digital platforms. The book addresses this issue head-on, exploring strategies for connecting digital and automated construction processes and covering production workflows from prefabrication and intralogistics to on-site assembly. Drawing upon the scientific findings of the BMBF-funded IoC-Internet of Construction project, the book presents a thorough presentation and analysis of development from industry and research. It also highlights practical, informational, and economic aspects and provides insights and recommendations for planning offices, general contractors, and prefabricators. 

Internet of Construction is an essential resource for managing the complexities of digitalization and automation in the construction industry, extending the use of BIM, and advancing future-oriented technologies such as Rhino and Grasshopper. 

More information about the IoC book...

IoC project interview...