Parametric modeling with GRASSHOPPER 3D + ARCHICAD (for architect-designers)

Parametric modeling with GRASSHOPPER 3D + ARCHICAD (for architect-designers)

Target group

The course is intended for architect-designers with intermediate or advanced Archicad proficiency who are already familiar with the basic modeling and documentation tools and want to build on their knowledge.

Experts can be from the following types of organizations:

  • SMEs;
  • Small Mid-Caps;
  • Public sector organizations for their non-economic activities

Description

The course introduces Grasshopper – for more complex design processes and to facilitate the visualization, analysis and optimization of projects in Archicad. This type of course can help professionals expand their skills by providing them with the tools to design more efficient and innovative buildings.

Minimum educational requirements for participation in the training

Minimum educational level – higher education in Architecture.
Professional experience using Archicad – 6 months.


40 hours

The course can be conducted over 10 days for 4 hours, 2-3 times a week, 3 or 4 weeks.
The course can be held on-site in the EDIH training hall

Module 1: Automation in architecture - introduction to computational, parametric and generative design (computational vs parametric vs generative design)

Module 2. Introduction and application of Archicad tool in Grasshopper:

Module 3. Exercise 1 - creating a parametric building in Archicad, the shape being determined by a “live” algorithm in Grasshopper. Allows rapid testing of different vision options, material quantity calculations, door/window specifications.

Module 4. Exercise 2 - creating a parametric wall of individual bricks with orientation and position relative to a set "live" algorithm in Grasshopper. Testing different variations, extracting information (drawing, specification, etc.) from Archicad.

Module 5. Exercise 3 - creating a parametric facade with Lunchbox, working with "attractors", testing different options. Creating a specification of individual facade elements in Archicad.

Module 6. Exercise 4 - creating a parametric "Voronoi" type facade, working with "points of attraction" (attractors), testing different options. Creating a specification of individual facade elements in Archicad.

Module 7. Exercise 5 - Generative design - working with Galapagos to optimize the design process.

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