
Learn to create a roof truss system in rhino and grasshopper by building three lines, contour subdivisions, and the script for a parametric workflow with sliders.
Set feet units, construct a parametric point, move it along y and z axes with unit vectors, and build a three-point arc as base geometry for the roof truss.
Move points to shape the base surface in the x direction, mirror the geometry, flatten curves, and loft them to form the roof truss base in Rhino and Grasshopper.
Explore creating a base roof truss form in Rhino and Grasshopper by lofting a surface, applying thickness, and forming a watertight solid with subdivisions.
Learn to contour a solid in Rhino and Grasshopper using the contour component, centering at the centroid, aligning direction, and spacing, then create boundary surfaces and subdivide for truss webbing.
Create roof truss subdivisions in Rhino and Grasshopper by offsetting contours, building boundary surfaces, extruding to thickness, and rounding edges, then prepare load distribution in the next step.
Explore truss subdivisions in Rhino and Grasshopper by subdividing boundary surfaces with iso trim, extracting interior lines, and generating pipe-truss members that flush with the roof.
Finalize bake and render of the Rhino and Grasshopper roof truss by adjusting height, offset, and subdivisions, applying metal and glass materials, and producing a rendered final result.
If you are interested in Grasshopper and want to learn how it works, this is perfect for you. Don't be intimidated and give it a try! My name is David Copete and I will make sure to guide you through the exercise steps so you can learn the interface and how to work with this program. Once you get through the initial learning stage, it will become one of your most useful design tools.
In this class you will learn How to create a Parametric Arched Truss Structure System with Grasshopper for Rhino. These tutorials are great for students who are trying to expand their design arsenal. They will allow you to create some complex and impressive designs in a quick amount of time. The steps in this tutorial are useful for many other applications. So make sure to follow me for future lessons, and let me know if you have any questions, or ideas for future videos. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of how Parametric Design works and how you can apply it to your specific use case.
I highly recommend this lesson! Why?
· It is simple and straightforward with full explanations of the process of parametric design using Grasshopper.
· I will show you a real world example. By the end of the lesson you have a useful script that you can use to share with your firm, or impress your friends and teachers.
Who can benefit from this lesson?
· Beginners who want to learn Grasshopper and Parametric Design
· Architects
· Engineers
· Design students
· 3D modelers interested in parametric design.
· 3D Print designers