Grasshopper Exercise - August 2024
Grasshopper Training Exercise
Grasshopper is Rhino's generative modelling tool that allows for parametric design. Using Parametric tools, like Grasshopper, offers you the option of applying parameters within your design model, and when these parameters change the software (Grasshopper) will automatically adjust the model and give you variations dependent on the changing parameters. An example of a parameter you may include could be material choice, performance output, or manufacturing method.
Grasshopper is used in various industries and has many applications. It can be used to create generative art, as a parametric modelling tool for structural engineers, architects, and fabricators. It is also frequently used as analysis sofware for eco-friendly projects, including building design and energy consumption studies.
Grasshopper Courses for Beginners and Improvers
Our Simply Rhino Grasshopper courses are delivered in association with the experienced team from Mamou-Mani Architects. We help guide both newcomers, and more seasoned users, through the intricacies of computational design on our live online small-group courses. These sessions, for both those new to Grasshopper (Grasshopper Level 1) and those already familiar with Grasshopper (Grasshopper Level 2), are fun and always different.
Course content shaped by our students
The content is shaped by our students and their requests happening throughout each session. We ensure that the class meets your expectations, and ambitions, for working with Grasshopper software. We trust you’ll leave our Grasshopper courses feeling inspired and ready to use and create with the software, at any stage of design.
Example Grasshopper class exercise - Level 1
Our Level 1 course includes the concept of generating NURBS curves and surfaces. Let’s take a brief look at an exercise we did in a recent class demonstrating this.
Generating NURBS curves and surfaces
The example shown illustrates the creation of ellipses of variable parametric sizes, rotated to control the lofted surface. It also shows the ability to subdivide the surface into smaller panels and extract points to create pyramid modules on the surface that follow the base.
Interested in finding out more?
Then book on to our next Grasshopper Level 1 Course and join us in exploring and learning!