FORM FINDING with Kangaroo Physics / Grasshopper
Rhino 7 and Rhino 6 downloadable course files
Ratings 4.37 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- Understand how Kangaroo Physics works for complete beginner level
- Understand the difference between Kangaroo I vs. II and know which one to choose
- Ability to use various parametric components that push the design to new heights
- Ability to simulate and find forms using the various components of Kangaroo
Description
Are you interested in gaining Parametric competency to push your design skills to the next level?
Are you ready to learn a very exciting and powerful tool that will take your ideas and concepts to a whole new realm?
This Form Finding With Kangaroo Physics Course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and ability to use Kangaroo Physics, a free powerful plugin in Grasshopper / Rhinoceros.
Course content in details:
Unit 1: Introduction to Kangaroo Physics, Kangaroo I vs. II, Hooke's Law, Catenary Curve, Newtons vs. Kilograms, Pendulum Swing
Unit 2: Catenary Mesh, Material Continuity, Tensile Membrane, Frei Otto Case Study
Unit 3: Thin Concrete Shell, Heinz Isler Case Study, Concrete Shell Exercise
Unit 4: Planarization of Meshes & Polygons, Planarization of Hexagons, Planarization of Quadrangles, Circular/Spherical Coplanarity
Unit 5: Organic Tunnels, Developable Surfaces & Scheduling of Strips
Unit 6: Origami Analog to Digital Part 1, Ron Resch Case Study, Basic Mesh Folding Exercise
Unit 7: Origami Analog to Digital Part 2, Lamp Shades Experimentations
Unit 8: Particles/2D Collision, Particles/3D Collision, Packing Circles on Surface, Wind, Drape
Whether you are an architect, engineer from all fields, a designer from all fields including but not limited to Product design, Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a student of these fields, Kangaroo Physics will be a great addition to your toolbox and will push your design abilities to a whole new level.
Alright, if you want to learn how to use this amazing parametric platform, get on board and let’s get started!
Please make sure to install the following free plugins:
From food4rhino(.)com:
Kangaroo 2.42 & Kangaroo 0.099
Lunchbox
Meshedit
Firefly
From giuliopiacentino(.)com
Weaverbird
Who Should Attend!
- All Design disciplines, including but not limited to: Architects, Engineers, Product Designers, Fashion Designers, Graphic Designers, Urban Planners, Naval Designers, etc.
