AdvancedĀ 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, ResponsiveĀ Modeling and Form Finding.
Prerequisite: DC 2 or permission to take the course
Syllabus:
Arch 436_Advanced_Modeling_SP25_Syllabus
Professor:
Alphonso Peluso:Ā peluso@iit.edu
Class Tutorials and Assignments:
Class-01:Ā
Introduction _ Interface _ Geometry Types _ Nurbs
What is Rhino Grasshopper 3D?
What Is Grasshopper Good For?
Assignment 01
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
Videos:
Class-03:
Paneling Tools 2.5D, Paneling Tools 3D
Point Attractor, Curve Attractor, Srf Curvature Attract
( Patterns 02 )
Assignment 03
***Important*** Paneling tools Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-03 _ See link below:
Videos:
Class-04:
3D Printing _ Prusa Slicer _ Organic Supports
Pufferfish Offset Mesh _ Rhino Check Mesh
( Physical Output )
Assignment 04
Arch436_Assignment_04_3D_Print
***Important*** Pufferfish Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-04 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/pufferfish
***Important*** Prusa Slicer is required for class-04 _ See link below:
https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/
Video:
Class-05:
3D Printing _ Rhino Mesh Box Technique
Kangaroo 2 Mesh Relaxation _ Weaverbird Pattern and Smoothing
( Physical Output )
Assignment 05
Arch436_Assignment_05_3D_Print
***Important*** Weaverbird Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-05 _ See link below:
Weaverbird download: http://www.giuliopiacentino.com/weaverbird/
Video:
Class-06:
Rhino SubD Modeling
Architectural Form Generation
Assignment 06 – Midterm
Video:
Class-07:
Work In Class on Midterm Presentation
Class-08:
Work In Class on Midterm Presentation
Class-09:
Midterm Presentation
***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:
Mesh+_Biomorpher
Assignment 07
***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
Mesh+ Resource on Grasshopper 3D
BioMorpher Resource on Grasshopper 3D
Videos:
Class-11:
Chromodoris _ Biomorpher
***Important*** Chromodoris Plugin for Grasshopper is required for class-11 _ See link below:
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/chromodoris
Assignment 08
Chromodoris Resource on Grasshopper 3D
Video:
Class-12:
Stella 3D _ Dendro
***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
Stella3D Resource on Parametric House
Dendro Resource on Grasshopper Docs
FINAL ASSIGNMENT
Final Assignment: