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
Class-05:
Intro to Kangaroo Physics _ Intro to Galapagos (Design Optimization)
Assignment 05
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
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/
Class-07:
Mesh to Surface _ Minimal Surfaces
The Shop 3D Printing Protocol:
Cura Post Processing Software (AKA) ‘Slicer’ Download
https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura
Ultimaker Video:
Class-08: Work in Class
Class-09: Midterm Presentation
Tuesday March 7th _ Midterm Presentation
Midterm Assignment: Arch 436_SP23_Midterm
Past Midterm Examples:
Link to more midterm examples:
Class-10:
Computational Form Finding _ Karamba _ (FEA) Finite Element Analysis _ Weaverbird _ Color
Assignment 07:
Karamba Form Finding Video
Weaverbird Video:
Mesh Color Video:
Class-11:
Karamba Multiple Loads _ Mesh +
Assignment – 08
Karamba Video:
Class12:
Computational Form Finding with Karamba #03 _ Biomorpher Evolutionary Solver
Biomorpher Plug-in https://www.food4rhino.com/app/biomorpher
Assignment 09: Arch436_Assignment_09
Karamba Form Finding Video:
Biomorpher Video:
Class-13
Computational Form Finding with Karamba #04 _ Biomorpher Evolutionary Solver
Karamba and Biomorpher Video:
Final Assignment
Final Assignment
Link to Final Examples: 2019-2020 Final
Link to Final Examples: 2022 Final