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: peluso@iit.edu
Class Tutorials and Assignments:
Class-01:
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
Example:
Class-03:
Rhino 3D and Grasshopper 3D Surface Manipulation
Parametric Case Study – UnStudio Burnham Pavilion
Paneling Tools 2.5D
Paneling Tools 3D
Assignment 03
Example:
Matteo_CalafiuraSoleri_Assignment3
Class-04:
Paneling Tools Effects (Attractors) _ Intro to Galapagos (Design Optimization)
Assignment 04
Example:
Resource Materials:
http://www.wired.com/2014/09/curvature-and-strength-empzeal/
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/GaussianCurvature.html
http://brickisland.net/cs177/?p=144