Form Finding With Kangaroo Physics – Grasshopper

Rhino 7 and Rhino 6 downloadable course files

What you’ll learn
Understand how Kangaroo Physics works for complete beginner level
Understand the difference between Kangaroo I vs. II and know which one to choose
Be able to use various parametric components that push the design to new heights
Be able to simulate and find forms using the various components of Kangaroo
Requirements
A basic knowledge in Grasshopper is recommended, in order to quickly understand the relationships between the components
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 SwingUnit 2: Catenary Mesh, Material Continuity, Tensile Membrane, Frei Otto Case StudyUnit 3: Thin Concrete Shell, Heinz Isler Case Study, Concrete Shell ExerciseUnit 4: Planarization of Meshes & Polygons, Planarization of Hexagons, Planarization of Quadrangles, Circular/Spherical CoplanarityUnit 5: Organic Tunnels, Developable Surfaces & Scheduling of StripsUnit 6: Origami Analog to Digital, Ron Resch Case Study, Basic Mesh Folding ExerciseUnit 7: Origami Analog to Digital Part 2, Lamp Shades ExperimentationsUnit 8: Particles/2D Collision, Particles/3D Collision, Packing Circles on Surface, Wind, DrapeWhether 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 0.099LunchboxMesheditFireflyFrom giuliopiacentino(.)comWeaverbird

Overview

Section 1: Unit 1

Lecture 1 Unit-01-1 Form Making vs. Form Finding

Lecture 2 Unit-01-2 Kangaroo I vs. II & Hooke’s Law Part 1

Lecture 3 Unit-01-3 Kangaroo I vs. II & Hooke’s Law Part 2

Lecture 4 Unit-01-4 Catenary Curve

Lecture 5 Unit-01-5 What About Kilograms

Lecture 6 Unit-01-6 Pendulum Swing

Section 2: Unit 2

Lecture 7 Unit-02-1 Catenary Mesh

Lecture 8 Unit-02-2 Tensile Membrane German Pavilion Expo 67 Frei Otto Case Study Part 1

Lecture 9 Unit-02-3 Tensile Membrane German Pavilion Expo 67 Frei Otto Case Study Part 2

Lecture 10 Unit-02-4 Tensile Membrane German Pavilion Expo 67 Frei Otto Case Study Part 3

Lecture 11 Unit-02-5 Tensile Membrane German Pavilion Expo 67 Frei Otto Case Study Part 4

Section 3: Unit 3

Lecture 12 Unit-03-1 Thin Concrete Shell Heinz Isler Case Study

Lecture 13 Unit-03-2 Thin Concrete Shell Heinz Isler Case Study Exercise

Lecture 14 Unit-03-3 Thin Concrete Shell Heinz Isler Case Study Exercise Solution

Section 4: Unit 4

Lecture 15 Unit-04-1 Planarization of Meshes and Polygons – Part 1

Lecture 16 Unit-04-2 Planarization of Meshes and Polygons – Part 2

Lecture 17 Unit-04-3 Planarization of Meshes and Polygons – Part 3

Lecture 18 Unit-04-4 Planarization of Meshes and Polygons – Part 4

Section 5: Unit 5

Lecture 19 Unit-05-1 Organic Tunnels

Lecture 20 Unit-05-2 Organic Tunnels – Scheduling and Annotation

Section 6: Unit 6

Lecture 21 Unit-06-1 Origami Introduction – Ron Resch Case Study

Lecture 22 Unit-06-2 Origami Applications

Lecture 23 Unit-06-3 Origami Exercise

Lecture 24 Unit-06-4 Origami Exercise Solution

Section 7: Unit 7

Lecture 25 Unit-07-1 Origami Lamp Shades Experimentations

Section 8: Unit 8

Lecture 26 Unit-08-1 Particles 2D Shape Collision

Lecture 27 Unit-08-2 Particles 3D Shape Collision – Part 1

Lecture 28 Unit-08-3 Particles 3D Shape Collision – Part 2

Lecture 29 Unit-08-4 Particles 3D Shape Collision – Part 3

Lecture 30 Unit-08-5 Packing Circles on Surface

Lecture 31 Unit-08-6 Wind

Lecture 32 Unit-08-7 Drape

All Design disciplines, including but not limited to: Architects, Engineers, Product Designers, Fashion Designers, Graphic Designers, Urban Planners, Naval Designers, etc.