Thursday, April 18, 2024
Getting to know… Type Five: The Art of Modular Innovation!
Now available: The much-anticipated Orca3D Version 3
Orca3D's packaging has changed in Version 3. In prior versions of Orca3D, you could purchase Level 1 and Level 2, with Level 2 adding to the Level 1 functionality. In Version 3, instead, four modules are available and may be purchased in any combination.
- Design: This includes the Hull Design and fairing and Basic Hydrostatics and stability features. It is equivalent to the previous Level 1.
- Analysis: This includes the Speed/Power feature, the CFD interface, and the Weight & Cost feature. It is equivalent to the previous Level 2, except that it does not include the Level 1 functionality. The Analysis module may be purchased without the Design module.
- Advanced Stability: Includes compartmentation and tank modeling, fluid and solid loads, unlimited load cases, free surface effects, intact and damaged stability with stability criteria evaluation, and tank tables. This is a major new module.
- Orca3D Marine CFD: Requires the Analysis module as a prerequisite.
Watch a 3-minute video highlighting the features of Orca3D Version 3.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: Small is Big
- Carmelo Zappulla, Italian-born architect (1978), is founder and managing director of the Barcelona-based architecture studio External Reference, which develops international work at different scales: exhibition spaces, architecture, urban, interior and product design.
Complete details and registration...
Summer training for teachers in 3D modeling
The workshops are free for educators. Class sizes are limited, so register soon to get your spot.
Canyon Park Middle School, Bothell, WA
Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday, July 11, 8:00am-Noon
Where:
Canyon Park Middle School
23723 23rd Ave SE, Room 115/117
Bothell, WA 98021
Host:
Todd Mass
Canyon Park Middle School
To register:
Call Jody Mills at (206) 634-4571, email jody@mcneel.com, or register online.
St Helens Middle School, St Helens, OR
August 13-15
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Where:
St Helens Middle School
354 N 15th St
St Helens, OR 97051
Host:
Scott Pieper
St Helens Middle School
To register:
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: New Rhino 8 features applied to jewelry - by Riccardo Pietro Visentin (in italian)
Monday, April 15, 2024
Enscape 4.0 Adds 95% Parity for Mac in First Cross-Platform Release
Enscape 4.0 is aligning its real-time functionality across operating systems. Architects can now design intuitively on any OS, using new people and vegetation assets, refined user interface elements, and a powerful denoiser to push their designs to the next level.
"With our new unified codebase, we are thrilled to deliver simultaneous feature releases for both Mac and Windows users, ensuring a consistent and optimized experience across all platforms, whenever possible,” said Petr Mitev, VP Product, Solutions for Designers at Chaos. “This strategic investment not only enhances the current user experience, but also lays a foundation for future stability and performance improvements, addressing valuable feedback from our community."
Used throughout the architectural world, Enscape is one of the easiest ways to visualize Rhino data in real time. Perfect for daily design reviews, live demos and client coordination, Enscape moves projects forward via instant feedback, giving architects the ability to represent their work using the power of immersive 3D.
Design and Parametric Fabrication Workshop - controlmad
Design and Parametric Fabrication Workshop
July 1 - 26 (100 hours) - controlmad
Embark on a comprehensive journey into 3D modeling with Rhinoceros and Parametric Design with Grasshopper. Through this hands-on workshop and practical application, participants delve into these powerful tools, culminating in the creation of a large-scale prototype using digital fabrication technologies.
Beyond mastering the fundamentals of 3D modeling, students will explore advanced techniques to tackle complex structures, conduct analyses, perform precise calculations, and engage with physical environments. The course offers an immersive experience, allowing students to leverage CNC technologies such as laser cutters, milling machines, and 3D printers to bring their designs to life.
The ultimate goal? To unleash creativity by conceptualizing, designing, and modeling captivating objects, prototypes, or sculptures with Rhino and Grasshopper, and then materializing them using controlmad's digital machinery.
This ninth edition of the course adopts a hybrid format: Part I comprises fully online sessions, while Part II (optional) offers the flexibility of both online and on-site participation.
PART I On-line - 3 weeks:
– 3D MODELING with RHINOCEROS
– PARAMETRIC DESIGN with GRASSHOPPER I
– PARAMETRIC DESIGN with GRASSHOPPER – II
PART II (On-site or On-line) - 1 week:
– DIGITAL FABRICATION SYSTEMS/ 28 Hours
Friday, April 12, 2024
International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw (June 7, 2024) - Call for Speakers and Early Bird tickets
Fab Foundation Poland, in collaboration with McNeel Europe, is happy to announce:
International Rhino User Meeting Wroclaw
June 7, 2024
A full day of talks by expert Designers (Product, Footwear, Jewelry, Marine, Computation...), Architects, Engineers and Educators, and Fab Foundation and McNeel staff.
Exhibitor Area: learn more about the latest tools, plugins, and integrations from our coolest industry partners.
Networking Cocktail: Connect with fellow Rhino enthusiasts during our networking cocktail, featuring avant-garde DJs! In the beautiful city of Wroclaw.
Rhino3Dzine April 2024 issue
Immerse yourself in captivating content in our April issue.
Rhino3Dzine has launched a new community. Join us and share your updates!
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Rhino at BILT Europe - Riga (Latvia) - May 2024
7-9 May 2024
Riga (Latvia)
BILT is an annual event designed to cater to the needs of those who design, build, operate and maintain our built environment. As a community of professionals, it is committed to improving the many ways the industry works together.
This year's event will take place in Riga (Latvia). As a 'by users, for users' event, BILT is the best place for BIM and digital construction professionals to get together to learn, debate and share knowledge.
Organized by the Digital Built Environment Institute, the theme of this year's edition will be 'Democratising BIM', setting itself apart from other conferences by providing open source developments, next-gen information management and interoperability, illustrated through extensive real case studies.
Join Pedro Cortes for a 75-minute in-depth class on Rhino. With the title "Moving Rhino where you need it: Rhino.Inside", his presentation will delve into the dynamic realm of Rhino.Inside, a groundbreaking technology that empowers Rhino to seamlessly integrate and operate within other design and modeling applications. With a focus on headless solutions, the session will explore how Rhino.Inside revolutionizes design workflows, fostering interoperability between diverse software ecosystems.
Discounts on registration are available for members of BuildingSMART International.
Monday, April 8, 2024
Rhino at the Istanbul Jewelry Show - April 17-20, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
AA DLAB 2024
In its 19th year, DLAB is a two-week program taking place at the AA London HQ’s unique atmosphere.
DLAB experiments with the integration of advanced computational design, analysis, and large-scale prototyping techniques. The program builds on its expertise in complex architectural design and fabrication processes, relying heavily on materiality and performance. DLAB brings together a range of experts—tutors and lecturers—from internationally acclaimed academic institutions and practices, Architectural Association, and Zaha Hadid Architects, amongst others.
The research generated at DLAB has been published in international media—ArchDaily, Archinect, Bustler—and peer-reviewed conference papers, including SimAUD (Simulation in Architecture and Urban Design), eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe).
DLAB investigates the correlations between form, material, and structure through the rigorous implementation of computational methods for design, analysis, and fabrication, coupled with analog modes of physical experimentation and prototype making. Each program cycle devises custom-made architectural processes by creating novel associations between conventional and contemporary design and fabrication techniques. The research culminates in the design and fabrication of a one-to-one scale prototype realized by using robotic fabrication techniques, intending to integrate form-finding, material computation, and structural performance.
Applications and more information...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Kit Crashing, parametric design and landscape architecture
Tune in to this YouTube channel, Kit Crashing, delving into the world of parametric design in landscape architecture.
These videos show you how parametric modeling techniques can revolutionize your approach to landscape design, making computational modeling software like Grasshopper accessible to everyone! Stay tuned for discussing integrating parametric design principles into landscape architecture using Land Kit.
Crash together all the fascinating parts of parametric design, computational design, landscape, architecture, urbanism, art, industrial design, 3D printing, immersive media, animation, and more.
Hosted by Chris Landau, the founder of LANDAU Design+Technology and creator of the Land Kit plugin for Rhino and Grasshopper.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
NDAR & Orca3D at Navalia trade show in Vigo, Spain
Vigo, Spain
21-23 May 2024
Come meet the NDAR team at booth D16 and discover the latest developments in marine Rhino-centric design solutions, including Rhino, Orca3D, ExpressMarine, VisualARQ, and other shipbuilding software solutions.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Grasshopper UK UGM March 2024 – Meeting Notes and Recording
On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, Simply Rhino held the Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting at The Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. This free event was kindly hosted by the AA [EMTECH} team and delivered to a busy room at their London base.
We have made a full meeting report and invite you to view it below. We hope this is useful for those who were not able to attend and those who joined us but would enjoy a reminder of the presentations. Our thanks to Luca Biselli for his help with the write-up of this meeting.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Steampunk: New History 3D Modeling Competition Launches on 3DModels.org
3DModels.org, a popular platform for 3D artists, has just announced the launch of its latest competition, Steampunk: New History. The contest runs from March 20th to June 5th and invites 3D artists to show their skills and creativity by crafting steampunk-inspired 3D models and renderings. We especially encourage Rhino users to enter the contest and demonstrate how Rhino's powerful features can bring intricate steampunk designs to life.
Steampunk, a genre that combines Victorian-era aesthetics with steam-powered machinery and retro-futuristic designs, offers a unique opportunity for 3D artists to explore alternate histories and create captivating visual narratives. Participants are challenged to model a steampunk vehicle, mechanical device, gadget, or invention and place it within a 3D environment to produce a high-quality rendering.
The competition encourages artists to pay close attention to details, realistic textures, and complex mechanisms that bring their objects to life. Participants can create truly immersive and compelling scenes by considering how their creations would function within a steampunk world and contribute to the overall narrative.
Submissions will be evaluated based on several key criteria, including the originality of the concept, the quality of the 3D modeling, and the overall presentation of the scene. The judges will look for renderings demonstrating technical proficiency while telling a captivating story and transporting the viewer into a unique steampunk universe.
3DModels.org has a long-standing reputation for hosting successful 3D modeling competitions that attract talented artists. With the Steampunk: New History contest, they aim to provide a platform for artists to push the boundaries of their creativity and showcase their skills to a broad audience of enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Visit the official contest page on 3DModels.org, to learn more about the Steampunk: New History 3D modeling competition, including submission guidelines, prizes, and sponsorship opportunities. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving community of 3D artists and showcase your talent in the captivating world of steampunk.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
AECtech+ Barcelona - Symposium, Workshops, Hackathon
AECtech+ Barcelona
19-21 April 2024
Barcelona (Spain)
Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio, in partnership with McNeel Europe and BIG Architects, is excited to announce AECtech+ Barcelona.
Since its creation in 2013, AECtech has held an annual Symposium & Hackathon. Over the last few years, AECtech+ has expanded to open regional Symposiums, Hackathons, and Workshops for individuals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and beyond. This year’s Barcelona event offers a series of professional development Workshops, a Symposium, and 26-hour Hackathon.
Sign up for the Friday morning Workshops hosted by design innovators and software pioneers. These workshops will introduce participants to a wide range of powerful new workflows that enable new working methods and enhance existing design processes. Classes are nearly sold out, so grab a seat while you can.
Then, join the Friday afternoon Symposium and be inspired by leaders in design and technology within the AEC industry in a series of presentations and discussions reflecting on the state of practice today and what is on the horizon.
On Saturday, see what you can create during the 26-hour Hackathon, open to all levels of programmers, developers, engineers, and others. Collaborate, network, build new relationships, and generate new ideas and processes for the AEC community.
AECtech+ Barcelona is an in-person event.
Language: English.
More information and full agenda...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: With Vision and Voice - Utilising Multimodal Large Language Models in Grasshopper's Parametric Design Workflows
In this webinar, we will explore the integration of large language models directly within Grasshopper workflows. We will start with an introductory overview of multimodal large language models, with a special emphasis on OpenAI's API and the capabilities of ChatGPT Vision. We will demonstrate the power of controlling parametric models using natural language inputs, reference images, or a combination of both through a project example. On top, we will hack a simple mobile-friendly Gradio web app, that will allow participants to drive models using voice commands or images captured with their smartphones.
About the speaker:
- Serjoscha Düring has worked and researched within the field of computational planning for more than five years, promoting data-driven approaches in urban design. Before joining RehubForge as a Digital Architect, he was part of the City Intelligence Lab (CIL) at the Austrian Institute of Technology, where he focused on creating and integrating diverse impact-assessment simulations with interactive city models. He is experienced in comparative data analysis and visualization. He has taught at several universities, focusing on the application of urban data for planning and design, including machine learning and computer vision frameworks.
DesignMorphine Masters Y24/25 Degree in Computational Design
DesignMorphine has created a bespoke, accredited, and worldwide recognized 9-month online Master of Science program. It is crafted to be accessible from all corners of the world, and it aims to fulfill the demands of those who seek to exceed and lead in multidisciplinary, advanced, and computational design. The Master of Science Degree is accredited by the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Geodesy (UACEG), founded in 1942 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The program also partners with The Microsoft Garage in New York, Logitech and Pininfarina, hubs for talent and community growth, driving innovation and inspiration. Some students are placed in diverse leading design companies, while others choose to follow a career in academia or create their design firms.
DesignMorphine is an international educational institution that acts as a catalyst for progress. By expanding profusely its diverse multidisciplinary design family, it creates a unique collaborative experience. Technological advancements in advanced and computational design have led to exciting new opportunities that blur the lines and norms of conventional design education and its application. DesignMorphine's mission is to democratize these innovative design practices and allow all fields of design to blend. Today, more than ever, all architects, engineers, and designers (metaverse, interior, vehicle, industrial, animation, fashion, etc.) should be exposed to this mindset and techniques to be on the frontier of the inevitable rapid technological advancement. Over the past ten years, DesignMorphine has had the opportunity to meet and teach thousands of specialists from 84 countries and nurtured their progress and success in some of the biggest companies in the world. The classes are taught by our team of fearless design innovators who have experience in teaching and practice from the best practices worldwide.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: Improved Landscape Architecture Workflows - From Useful Grasshopper Scripts
As landscape architecture is experiencing a technological renaissance, tools, and workflows are emerging to enhance design capabilities, improve collaboration, and optimize project outcomes.
In this webinar, we will showcase a few examples of integrating cutting-edge technologies to streamline your landscape workflow and demonstrate how much one can achieve by using Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit.
Join Simone, an architect and a BIM coordinator at the renowned Heatherwick Studio, as he presents some of his favourite Rhino and Grasshopper workflows for landscape design. Witness the seamless transfer of these elements directly into Revit. See how Nehama Schechter-Baraban effortlessly imports these designs using the innovative Environment for Revit® Rhino Assets tool, converting them into native Revit categories.
Speakers:
- Simone Berardelli: BIM Coordinator, Heatherwick Studio.
With a decade of international experience, Simone excels as an Architect and a BIM Coordinator, his focus on BIM and architectural design is marked by attention to detail and collaboration. His practical approach and adaptability enrich diverse architectural projects.
- Nehama Shechter-Baraban: Landscape Architect and COO, Arch-Intelligence, a Revit expert, and an Educator.
After nearly six years of experience leading landscape design projects, she joined Arch-Intelligence in 2019 with the aspiration to empower other landscape architects with this transformative technology.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Footwear Innovation Day - Taichung 19 April 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Getting to know… Dampere: A French Innovation Story!
In this new interview with ShapeDiver, Olivia Theilliere shares insights into her digital strategist role at Dampere. This renowned company specializes in perforated metal sheets for the architectural materials sector. Dampere operates from Paris and Lille, serving a wide European market.
Olivia highlights the pivotal role of Grasshopper and ShapeDiver in transforming Dampere's design and production processes, discussing the integration challenges and the resulting benefits. Through customizable online configurators, these tools have significantly enhanced efficiency and customer engagement, reflecting the evolving digital landscape within the architectural materials industry.
Read the complete interview...
Friday, March 8, 2024
New book by Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Robert Schmitt - Internet of Construction
Internet of Construction: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Integration in the Construction Industry by Prof. Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Prof. Robert Schmitt
The book Internet of Construction delves into the digital interconnection of value chains within the construction sector. With the increasing prevalence of digital planning and automation in recent years, the harmonization of data usage poses a challenge due to numerous stakeholders and digital platforms. The book addresses this issue head-on, exploring strategies for connecting digital and automated construction processes and covering production workflows from prefabrication and intralogistics to on-site assembly. Drawing upon the scientific findings of the BMBF-funded IoC-Internet of Construction project, the book presents a thorough presentation and analysis of development from industry and research. It also highlights practical, informational, and economic aspects and provides insights and recommendations for planning offices, general contractors, and prefabricators.
Internet of Construction is an essential resource for managing the complexities of digitalization and automation in the construction industry, extending the use of BIM, and advancing future-oriented technologies such as Rhino and Grasshopper.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Grasshopper Level 1, 11-13 March 2024 (McNeel Europe)
1. Have a good understanding of the parametric modeling principle.2. Understand Rhino geometries and their properties.3. Work with basic data structure.4. Customize your modeling workflow.5. Work with multiple models efficiently.
Day 1
- Introduction to Parametric Modelling and Computational Geometry Principle
- Grasshopper Basics (Interface, Data Types, Display Setting, workflow with Rhino, etc.)
- Numerical Operation (Series, Range, Random, GraphMapper, etc.)
- Transformation Methods
- Vectors and Planes
- Curve Properties and Parameters
- Basic Data Structure
- Surface Panelization Methods
- Proximity Based Modelling
- Number Remapping
- Conditional Statement and Expression
- Geometry Morphing
- Introduction to Digital Fabrication
- String, Tag and Formatting
- Data Visualisation
- Dimension and 2D Drawings
- Data Export to Excel
- Extend Rhino Function with Grasshopper Player
Online course fees: EUR 395,- (+VAT); full-time students and university teachers get a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.
Max. number of participants: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.
Course language: English
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rhino User Webinar: Next-level Workflows for Structural Engineers with Grasshopper and FEM-Design
In this webinar, Strusoft will present their Grasshopper plugin for the structural engineering software FEM-Design. There will be an overview of the functionality, as well as user examples and a step-by-step demo.
Get a free FEM-Design trial version here.
Download the FEM-Design Grasshopper package through the Rhino package manager or from food4Rhino.
About the speakers:
- Johanna Riad works with user workflows in the Strusoft structural design software. She has a background in structural engineering, working primarily with tall buildings and large projects. She is a great Grasshopper fan, especially because of the software's flexibility. In her free time, she likes knitting and running.
- Marco Pellegrino is the product owner of the FEM-Design API and works on the development of both the Grasshopper and C# solutions. He has a background in structural engineering and worked for several years in the UK. He currently lives in Florence and enjoys traveling and drinking wine.
Monday, March 4, 2024
MECSPE 2024 - Bologna (Italy)
Visit our partners to learn about what's new in Rhino 8: