Advanced Modeling
Course Description:
This course will focus on 3D modeling of complex geometric components in Architecture and design.
Concepts explored will concentrate on the advancement of digital design as an iterative process.
Various modeling types covered are: Parametric Modeling, Generative Modeling, Responsive Modeling and Form Finding.
Prerequisite: DC 3 or permission to take the course
Syllabus:
Professor:
Alphonso Peluso:Â peluso@iit.edu
Class Tutorials and Assignments:
Class-01:Â
Introduction _ Interface _ Geometry Types _ Nurbs
What is Rhino Grasshopper 3D?
What Is Grasshopper Good For?
Assignment 01
Examples:
Videos:
Class-02:
Build a Strong Foundation in Grasshopper
Generating Multiple Values
( Series ) _ ( Range ) _ ( Domain ) _ ( Random ) _ ( Graph Mapper )
Generative Components
( Iso Trim ) _ ( Divide Domain 2 ) _ ( Morph Box )
( Surface Box)
Assignment 02
Examples:
Videos:
Class-03:
Rhino 3D and Grasshopper 3D Surface Manipulation
Parametric Case Study – UnStudio Burnham Pavilion
Paneling Tools 2.5D
Paneling Tools 3D
Assignment 03
Examples:
***Important*** LunchBox Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-03 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/lunchbox
***Important*** Paneling tools Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-03 _ See link below:
Videos:
Class-04:
Paneling Tools Effects (Attractors) _ Intro to Galapagos (Design Optimization)
Next week _ Shop Visit to learn all about the 3D printers
Assignment 04
Examples:
Resource Materials:
http://www.wired.com/2014/09/curvature-and-strength-empzeal/
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/GaussianCurvature.html
http://brickisland.net/cs177/?p=144
Videos:
Class-05:
Intro to Kangaroo Physics _ Intro to Galapagos (Design Optimization)
Shop Visit to learn all about the 3D printers
Assignment 05
Examples:
Jason_Pion_Assignment_05_ARCH 436
Readings:
Function-of-Form-Shell-Systems-Farshid-Moussavi
Structure-Systems-Shell-Structures-Heino-Engel
Reading: FORM_FINDING
Reading: ISS101( Form Finding and Analysis )
Reading: ISS201( Concepts to Constructs )
Case Studies: ENGEL_Form_Finding
Image Source:  The Engineer’s Contribution to Contemporary Architecture HEINZ ISLER by John Chilton, Riba Publications
Videos:
Ultimaker Video:
Cura Video:
3D Printing Instructions:
3D Print Booklet
Cura Software download:
https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/
Class-06:
Kangaroo Physics Part 2 _ Pressure _ Zombie Solver _ Galapagos _ Data Record _ Drape _ Collide
Assignment 06 – See Midterm Assignment Below at the bottom of the page
Weaverbird download: http://www.giuliopiacentino.com/weaverbird/
Weaverbird Video:
Midterm Assignment:
Arch 436 Advanced Modeling Past Examples
Arch 436 Advanced Modeling Past Examples 2
Class-07:
Mesh to Surface _ Minimal Surfaces
Class-08:
Work In Class on Midterm Presentation
Start 3D Printing
Class-09:
Midterm Presentation
Thursday October 19th
***Important*** Biomorpher Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-10 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/biomorpher
***Important*** Mesh + Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-10 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/mesh
Class-10:
Biomorpher _ Mesh+
Assignment 07
BioMorpher Resource on Grasshopper 3D
Mesh+ Resource on Grasshopper 3D
Videos:
***Important*** Chromodoris Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-11 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/chromodoris
Class-11:
Chromodoris _ Biomorpher
Assignment 08
Chromodoris Resource on Grasshopper 3D
Video:
Mesh Color Video:
***Important*** Stella3D Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-12 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/stella3d
***Important*** Dendro Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-12 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/dendro
Class-12:
Stella 3D _ Dendro
Stella3D Resource on Parametric House
Dendro Resource on Grasshopper Docs
Final Assignment: