Sustainable Design Academy

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Python for processing EnergyPlus simulations + Ladybug Tools

In this course, we will discuss how Python aids in pre-processing, processing and post-processing the building energy simulation tools EnergyPlus and Ladybug tools in Rhino Grasshopper.

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Free-Forms Intelligent Structural Design Process by Data Manipulation

Machine learning of freeform structures using Python and Karamba3D and optimization using generative design

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Parametric BIM Design using Visual Programming

This course presents how visual programming can bridge the gap between the design and BIM. We will be exploring the workflow using Grasshoppoer and Revit using RhinoinsideRevit, as well as dynamoBIM.

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Pininfarina Complex Geometry Workshop

The lecture will illustrate the connection between architecture and car design, feature DFMA, off-site construction, generative and parametric design. The workshop will focus on efficiently modeling organic and fluid geometries.

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Multi-Objective Optimization for Energy, Comfort and Views

In this workshop, you learn how to use Grasshopper3D to generate an initial geometry in Rhino3D, use Ladybug Tools for environmental analysis, and wallacei X for optimization.

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Carbon Footprint Optimization with Rhino and Grasshopper 3D, Galapagos and Karamba3D

This course is taught by the creator of the Rhino and Grasshopper 3D tools that connect to One Click LCA for parametric carbon footprint optimization. The three-part course covers an introduction to life cycle analysis and two case study projects.

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Getting started with Digital Twins: Analyzing the built environment in Unreal Engine

This is a step-by-step course that teaches you to setup your first Unreal Engine project, work with 3D assets and build a user interface for bespoke functionality.

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Scripting from Scratch in Rhino 3D

In this course you will start from a beginner level of knowledge in programming to an intermediate level. The course will dive into the Rhino API through C# in Grasshopper providing the building blocks for advanced workflows.

All Courses, Grasshopper

EleFront + Human UI: Data Management and Display for Grasshopper 3D

This course combines EleFront and Human UI to showcase a workflow that leverages the power of each. EleFront enables us to embed custom data in Rhino geometry allowing us to model geometry and nested attributes in a data-centric manner.

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Generative Design in Revit 2021

Generative Design in Revit is a new feature that brings the scale, speed, and precision of algorithmic problem-solving to design decision-making. The comprehensive course provides a bootcamp for beginners and covers intermediate and advanced topics.

All Courses, Grasshopper, Modeling

Rhino.Inside: Scripting Nodes for Advanced Functionality

The course teaches you to extend the functionality of Rhino.Inside. You will learn to implement Custom Scripting Nodes to Control Revit using Rhino.Inside and to take control of the Revit API from Grasshopper 3D.

All Courses, BHoM

BHoM: Buildings and Habitats object Model

Created by Buro Happold, BHoM provides a single common language between applications. Instead of creating translators between every possible pair of software, you just have to write one single link per application to connect to all the others.

All Courses, Grasshopper, Modeling

Rhino.Inside: Grasshopper inside Revit

The course teaches Rhino.Inside, is an open source Rhino WIP project which allows Rhino and Grasshopper to run inside other 64-bit Windows applications such as Revit, Unity and AutoCAD.

All Courses, Visualization

Twinmotion for ArchVIZ

What if you could instantly generate a video game for your project with lights, materials, landscape, moving people and cars in VR? This course teaches you Unreal Engine and its Twinmotion and VR features.

All Courses, Timber

Mass Timber

Welcome to the Mass Timber Network, the latest on timber design, engineering and construction. This is our new learning channel, dedicated to Mass Timber, a growing industry, essential to a carbon neutral and resilient future.

All Courses, Modeling

Organic and Procedural Modeling with Maya3D

The course will introduce you to Maya3D and teach intermediate level and advanced topics that help you develop a parametric workflow for complex form and massing.

All Courses, Energy

Net Zero Energy Buildings

All Courses, Visualization, Animation

Motion Graphics for Designers

Videos receive 1200% more shares than images on social media, yet building designers continue to use static PowerPoint slides. This course was designed to upgrade your design communications with essential 2D and 3D animation skills.

All Courses, Grasshopper, Structures

Kangaroo: Parametric Form-finding for Lightweight Architecture

This course helps you design challenging lightweight structures, such as architectural membranes, tensegrity structures, hybrids, gridshells and more. Kangaroo helps you design such structures through a physics based form-finding procedure.

All Courses, Grasshopper

Urbano: Mobility Modelling and Simulation in Grasshopper3D

Urbano is a Rhino3D-integrated, design-toolkit to model active transportation and to evaluate access to amenities and public transport.

All Courses, Grasshopper

Eddy3D: A grasshopper plugin for wind and outdoor comfort analyses

Urbano is a Rhino3D-integrated, design-toolkit to model active transportation and to evaluate access to amenities and public transport.

All Courses, Grasshopper

Urban Patterns: Modeling + Optimization

Urban Patterns introduces parametric tools dedicated to urban data visualization, analysis, and optimization. Topics include Data and Geometry, Pattern Language, Street Network, Optimization, Space Syntax + Visibility, and Environmental Performance.

All Courses, Facades, Energy, Daylight, Grasshopper, Climate

Ladybug Tools Complete Training

A comprehensive training with live video demonstrations and example files covering all major Ladybug, Honeybee and Dragonfly tool capabilities from entry-level to advanced topics, including Climate, Daylight, Energy and Thermal Comfort and Facades.

All Courses, Grasshopper, Scripting

Make Your Own Python Components

When you run into limitations with your Grasshopper components it is time to take the next step and develop your own Python components. This course helps you take that next step.

All Courses, CFD, Grasshopper, Natural Ventilation

OpenStudio CFD Training using Butterfly

The OpenFOAM CFD training using Butterfly in Rhino3D covers topics including exporting geometry and other input parameters from the CAD + scripting interface to the OpenFOAM, running analysis and reviewing results using ParaView.

All Courses, Facades, Grasshopper

Grasshopper3D Pro Series for Large Complex Projects

Learn to use Grasshopper more efficiently to handle large data sets and complex geometry and to extend its capabilities with powerful free plugins developed by the course instructor.

All Courses, Grasshopper, UI/UX

User Interfaces for Grasshopper3D with Human UI

This workshop teaches you to building your own user interface to any Grasshopper3D definition with the ability to send inputs, view visualizations, charts, and control the model space - all using the Human UI add-on to Grasshopper3D.

All Courses, BIM

BIM Manager Training

You can easily learn Revit software, but how can you become a BIM Manager? An experienced BIM Director has developed a version of his New York University (NYU) School of Continuing and Professional Studies course to help you become a BIM Manager.

All Courses, Facades, Dynamo

Dynamo Training: Visual Programming for Revit

All Courses, Grasshopper

DIVA Archsim: EnergyPlus Modeling for Rhino3D

All Courses, Grasshopper, Scripting

C# Scripting and Plugin Development for Grasshopper

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Decoding Urban Nature: Envi-Met Course - Microclimate Analysis beyond Wind and Sun

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UrbanFootprint | Urban Planning Software for Sustainable Cities

This workshop will introduce you to a cloud-based urban planning software built by urban planners and designers who understand the need for Actionable Data, Scenario Building, and Multi-Metric Analysis. All in one place, accessible from anywhere

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Short Seminars

Live Seminars are short presentations and hands on technology workshops. All live seminars are recorded so you can watch them from any location and time zone on demand.

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Life Cycle Analysis with Carbon Designer and Revit

This mini-course gives you the tools you need to be ahead of the curve in BIM integrated life cycle analysis, including Early Design Analysis, Revit Plugin, and Circular Economy.

All Courses, Grasshopper

Generative Design

Generative Design is a comprehensive course for architects, engineers, and urban designers teaching practical automation workflows based on parametric modeling, scripting, simulation, and optimization.