Algorithmic Design Techniques with Grasshopper

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• Introduction to Grasshopper’s interface and components
• How to manage data in Grasshopper
• Linking external parameters (site conditions, local specificities) to the digital model
• Design with environmental parameters (sun, views)
• Displaying information on the model and exporting fabrication drawings
• Quick introduction to some Grasshopper’s plugins

• Exercise 01: design of a small object [lamp] using 2D components and production of fabrication drawings
• Exercise 02: design of medium sized object [bench] based on waffle structure systems
• Exercise 03: design of a medium sized object [pavilion] using 3D components
• Exercise 04: design and control of building facades/skins
• Exercise 05: control of environmental data and implementation in design process