AAD Algorithms-Aided Design: Parametric Strategies using Grasshopper

by Arturo Tedeschi

Algorithmic design is not simply the use of computer to design architecture and objects. Algorithms allow designers to overcome the limitations of traditional CAD software and 3D modelers, reaching a level of complexity and control which is beyond the human manual ability. Algorithms-Aided Design presents design methods based on the use of Grasshopper (R), a visual algorithm editor tightly integrated with Rhinoceros (R), the 3D modeling software by McNeel & Associates allowing users to explore accurate freeform shapes. The book provides computational techniques to develop and control complex geometries, covering parametric modeling, digital fabrication techniques, form-finding strategies, environmental analysis and structural optimization. It also features case studies and contributions by researchers and designers from world's most influential universities and leading architecture firms.

Genres: Architecture, Design

496 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2014

Reviews

[Alexandra]

Very solid intro book to gh, the best I've seen. A lot of worked-out examples, nothing intense or complex, but useful actions. It covers other plugins as well, such as Kangaroo, Galapagos, and Millipede.

[Aman A]

A well written guide book for Grasshopper. This book covers a wide range of audience as it starts with really easy topics till advanced components of grasshopper. It also includes a lot of step by step which is also really well explained.

[Chiara Rizzarda]

A beautiful book, whether you use Grasshopper or not: lots of insights into parametric architecture, form-finding, geometry manipulation, analysis and tessellation, with some generative design applied to urban planning on the side.

[Akbar1002]

Good intro for Grasshopper , GH lovers worth to keep

[Reham Abdel Wahab]

Can be considered that's most helpful abd useful guid book in grasshopper 3d and parametric design

[Allie Shen]

Too technical. Difficult to pick up as a beginner. YouTube tutorials are much more useful.

[Huy]

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[Amir]

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