Online workshop

Introduction to Computational Design

Rhinoceros and Grasshopper for Beginners

drivenbyvolumes.io/intro-computationaldesign

CONTEXT

This workshop is part of the workshop series that Volumes is organizing within the framework of the Driven initiative.

Driven by Volumes is an incubation program aiming to embed Advanced Computational Design Strategies in Early Stage Entrepreneurship for Circular Economy.

The program is developed within the EU H2020 funded project Reflow.

WORKSHOP BRIEF

Computational design allows designers to program the behavior of a complex architectural system such as the building facades. By defining parameters and relations we can design in a flexible environment which allows us to test several design options in a fraction of time compared to the traditional design approach.

Computational design applied to circular economy and material reuse allow us to rethink and rearrange existing elements into new layout suitable for temporary activities in the urban environment.

TOPICS AND CONTENTS

• Computational design introduction
• Rhinoceros interface
• Grasshopper interface
• Euclidean geometry (point, curve, surface)
• List and data manipulation in Grasshopper
• Patterns
• Attractors
• Modeling exercise
• Main plugins: Anemone, Chromodoris, Bowerbird, MeshEdit, MeshTool, WeaverBird, Lunchbox, Bifocals

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Please carefully check drivenbyvolumes.io/intro-computationaldesign before buying your ticket.

OTHER PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Main Language: English. Tutors and organizers also speak French, Italian and Spanish.
• Hosted on Zoom
• Chat support provided on Slack
• Minimum number of participants: the workshop will be activated with a minimum of 10 participants. Otherwise organizers can make the decision to cancel the event; in this case the tickets will be fully refunded.

JOIN OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY

Registration fees includes :

• Special access to the Driven team to discuss about your idea to incubate
• One year access to the digital platform of Driven, to stay connected with the community
• 30% discount of your incubation membership (valid until end of 2020, contact us for more details)

MORE INFO ABOUT DRIVEN

• About the workshop > drivenbyvolumes.io/intro-computationaldesign
• About the workshop series and other upcoming workshops > drivenbyvolumes.io/workshops
• About the Incubation program > drivenbyvolumes.io/incubation

IMAGES CREDIT :

• Banner (above) : Eugenio Bettucchi
• Wood construction (below): “Future Space” Pavilion Salone del Mobile 2018 / Peter Pichler Architecture© Oskar Dariz