Autodesk Revit 2011 - Intro to Reporting Parameters
In this Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 training video, we’ll cover the how to use reporting parameters.
Autodesk Revit 2011 - Intro to Adaptive Components
In this Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 training video, we’ll cover the basics of how to build an adaptive component.
goBim Launches iPhone App
goBim has launched an iPhone App that offers mobile navigation to 3D BIM models!
Rhino Grasshopper - Walkway Part 01 - Creating a Soild Surface
In this version of the exercise we’ll create the floor as solid rather than just a surface (i cheated last time 
). Since we don’t have shelling (that I know of) in grasshopper I figured I would write a simple definition to do that f0r me.
Autodesk Revit 2010 - Parametric Louver System Series Part 4
In this Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 video tutorial, we will create a shared parameter to generate a curtain panel schedule that drives the spacing of the louvers through a spreadsheet-like format (Revit schedule).
Autodesk Revit 2010 - Parametric Louver System Series Part 3
In this Revit Architecture 2010 video tutorial, we will nest our parametric louver system within a curtain panel family, so that it becomes a parametric panel system that can receive different louver counts.
Autodesk Revit - Parametric Louver System Part 1
In this Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 video tutorial, we begin the construction of a parametric louver system. This louver system will be embedded in a curtain wall family by arraying generic model component family that is within a lined based family.
CASE’s Autodesk Curriculum has been published online!
CASE recently wrote a Conceptual Design Curriculum for Autodesk, discussing concepts, techniques and strategies most beneficial to users for creating conceptual designs using such platforms as 3DS Max, Maya, and Revit. This curriculum is now available to download from Autodesk’s website.
CASE + i.M.A.D.E. featured on ArchDaily
CASE Design was recently featured on ArchDaily for it’s partnership with Ball State University’s i.M.A.D.E. exhibition!
Ball State University’s i.M.A.D.E.
Throughout the Spring semester of 2009 as well as this summer, CASE had the opportunity to collaborate with the students from Ball State University’s i.M.A.D.E (Center for digital fabrication) on their Inconvenient Studio. One of the more impressive parts about this program, and this group, is the breadth of work that they have been able to produce and to what level of definition. On our latest trip a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see photos of their latest project for an exhibition in Florence, Italy. We wanted to post this project as an example of how this program is bringing together design, technology, and fabrication to produce not only great work, but an innovative approach to design education.
Revit - Solar Radiation Technology Preview - Part 2
This is the second video tutorial in a series exploring the integration of geometry creation and solar radiation analysis in a variety of platforms. The video utilizes the new Solar Radiation Technology Preview, available from Autodesk LABS.
Revit - Solar Radiation Technology Preview - Part 1
This is the first video tutorial in a series exploring the integration of geometry creation and solar radiation analysis in a variety of platforms. The video utilizes the new Solar Radiation Technology Preview, available from Autodesk LABS.
Maya 2009 - Blend Shape Deformer
In this Maya video, I’ll quickly discuss and demonstrate how some of the animation tools in Maya can be applied to various design processes. In this case, we’ll use the Blend Shape deformer and generate blended geometries from two topologically identical primitives.
Rhino Grasshopper - Parametric Truss
In this Grasshopper video, we will create a parametric truss system by generating and manipulating components and instantiating them onto a lofted geometry.
Paneling Tool Plug-In for Rhino 4
McNeel has just announced an updated plug-in tool for paneling in Rhino 4.
Maya 2009 - Modeling a Canopy Pavilion through Direct Manipulation
In this Maya video, we will begin the modeling process by constructing a canopy pavilion through direct manipulation.
Maya 2009 - Introduction and Basic Controls
In this Maya video, we will explore the interface and environment of Maya 2009 and discuss its basic modeling controls. The goal of this exercise is to gain a comprehensive introduction to the software platform so that you will be prepared to use it successfully as an advanced design and modeling tool.
CATIA / Digital Project – Powercopy Frame - Part 03
In this CATIA / Digital Project video we will create a PowerCopy definition from the frame element created in the previous exercise.
CATIA / Digital Project – Powercopy Frame - Part 02
In this CATIA / Digital Project video we will use Wireframe and Sketch tools to create a frame element that will later be used as the basis of a PowerCopy.
CATIA / Digital Project – Powercopy Frame - Part 01
In this CATIA / Digital Project video we will introduce advanced replication and PowerCopies and describe why they are useful for architectural design.
CATIA / Digital Project - A Brief Overview
In this CATIA / Digital Project video we will briefly describe the similarities and differences between CATIA V5 and Digital Project V1, R4.
3ds Max - Parametric Walkway
Tutorial explaining how to make copies, references and then using modifiers to store modeling procedures.
Revit - Nested Families
We nest a generic family in a curtain panel and use the length and width of a single panel to drive the the amount of extrusion of each panel.
Rhino - Barcelona Pavillion - Building a 3d Model
In this Rhino video tutorial we will build a 3d model of Mies Van Der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion.
3ds Max - Snapping and Moving with Dimensions
This is a response to a question on the forum. The basics of the question were 1. How do i snap in 3ds Max and 2. how can one move things dimensionally. This 3ds Max video tutorials explains both. I also cover angle snaps and axis constraints.
3ds Max - Sketch Modeling the Beijing Olympic Stadium by Herzog & de Meuron
I’m going to start this post by saying this is not something I will do regularly but i was compelled in this case to give it a shot . A user on the forum (This was the first post on the new forum) asked how they might model the new Beijing Stadium by Herzog de Meuron in 3ds Max. The technique shown is meant to be a design modeling technique.
Rhino - Getting Started
This Rhino 3d Video tutorial is a very basic introduction to the software. This is not meant to be modeling 101 or anything of the sort. This video is really meant for anyone that has never used the application and is curious as to how it hows.
3ds Max - Sub Objects Part 03 (Editable Mesh - Vertex Level)
This is the third part of a series in which I will try and go through all the operations that can be done at the sub-object level of the various geometry types in 3ds Max. This 3ds Max Video Tutorial goes over the majority of the procedures that can be done at the vertex level of an editable Mesh. All of the example are simplified to show the fundamentals of each command.
Revit - Student Project - Angled Stone
This video is from an open help session with student to work through some of the problems they are encountering making advanced Revit Families. This group is building a wall system that builds up from these angled stones. Ideally as they change the angle and height of each stone the wall system would get taller. The intention was for students to get a sense of how we can trouble shoot some of the issues Revit throws back at us.
3ds Max Modifiers - Displace
Displace is often used to make terrains or to add finer texture to 3d models with out having to model in extra texture. What I have found is that it can also be used in a very controlled way to manipulate geometries. With the use of procedural texture maps or bitmaps one can can make large scale manipulation to geometry with minimal effort. I tend to use this techniques if I need to quickly iterate design options on a facade.
Shox Matrix for Tronic
This is the fist personal project I post on this site. I’ve been really weary of doing this since this site really is not about personal promotion. But i figure if I’m showing all these techniques folks shoudl be able to see how they are applied. So i think my strategy for [...]
3ds Max - Parametric Panel - Responds to Sun
This Tutorial covers how to make a parametric panel with splines which later have parameters tapering and radius. The opening in the panel is then constrained to a max sun system.
Revit - Line Based Parametric Array
This tutorial covers using a line based family to make a parametric awning. As the line is drawn longer you get more awning members. It covers using formulas in families as well as nesting one family in another. I’ll probably make this again but for now it should work.
Ship Constructor
ShipConstructor is the dominant AutoCAD-based 3D product modeling and production planning software for the marine industry. ShipConstructor 2006 marries AutoCAD’s ease-of-drafting with the logical powers of a sleek SQL Server database design.
3ds Max - Edititable Poly - Animate Mode
Using modifiers like features in a parametric modeling software. The idea is to use parameters to store design intent and avoid having to remodel geometry.
It’s coming…. AutoCAD on a Mac!?!?!
So based on a few articles i just saw (links below) it looks like Autodesk is officially annoucing AutoCAD for Macs. I think this is going to get A LOT of architects to switch.
Virginia Tech lumenHAUS wins international Solar Decathlon in Madrid
Virginia Tech’s lumenHAUS has won the Solar Decathlon Europe competition.
Rhino Grasshopper Webinar
Tomorrow (6/11) at 1:30 p.m. EST, DesignReform will be hosting our first ever live training webinar. David Fano will be presenting a tutorial on Data Trees using Grasshopper for Rhino, and will be available for live questions afterward, so stop by with all of your Grasshopper questions.
WHObyYOU Relaunch (Win an iPad)
We’ve (David, Steve and Fed of CASE
You can use WHObyYOU to find the best local businesses and service providers recommended by YOUR friends, colleagues and favorite local experts. Recommend things like model making supplier and 3d printers, or even who you used on that project to make you those window frames that you really liked, your structural engineer or steel supplier…
Here we go….. Check out WHObyYOU - Local, Social Search
This is the local, social search service that we (CASE) have been working on for a little over a year now and we wanted to share with DesignReform readers, please check it out.
Chile Earthquake Reconstruction Fund
One of the most basic needs post-earthquake is the inspection of structures post earthquake. Inspections are critical in determining the usability of the remaining infrastructure, which will allow the government to determine who can return to their homes, and who needs to be temporarily housed. Architects from all over have volunteered for these tasks, but getting to these areas and supporting these efforts still takes resources.
2 New Jobs on jobs.DesignReform
Positions available at KPF and Johnson Service Group are looking to fill BIM positions
lumenHAUS on Exhibit in Times Square
lumenHAUS – Virginia Tech Project 2009 – DOE Solar Decathlon (1.0 AIA CES) will be on exhibit in Times Square from January 27-31.
goBim Launches iPhone App
goBim has launched an iPhone App that offers mobile navigation to 3D BIM models!
SmartGeometry 2010 Barcelona: Application Deadline Extended!
The application deadline for the 2010 SmartGeometry Workshop in Barcelona has been extended to January 24th! Read up on the conference here and apply today!
Meet Up at Autodesk University
Autodesk University is coming up (December 1 - 3 in Las Vegas) and I will be all over the place!
I will be teaching two classes, one that will show anyone interested in parametric design the powerful new Conceptual Design Tools in Revit Architecture 2010 (Class ID: DV9210-2) and another on Parametric Design Modeling with Autodesk 3ds Max (Class ID: AB114-4). I will also be presenting at the Pecha Kucha event - a fast-paced visual conversation where a diverse group of creative thinkers show 20 compelling images for 20 seconds each - and will be a judge at the Cut&Paste Design Slam.
If you’d like too meet up and grab a drink or some dinner please shoot me an email at d.fano@case-inc.com. Hope to see you at AU!
Useful Revit Blogs
Useful blogs and resources discovered while researching Revit related issues over the past six months.
EVENT - Pike Loop, a Robot-Built Installation in NYC
In September 2009, Storefront for Art and Architecture will inaugurate an exhibition of the work of Swiss architects Gramazio & Kohler, Architecture and Digital Fabrication, ETH Zurich and, in conjunction with NYC Department of Transportation’s Urban Art Program, Storefront will present the first architecture project to be digitally fabricated on site, at 1:1 scale, in the US.
(from avc.com) Donors Choose Bloggers Challenge: Going For The Threepeat
So.. This is a bit off topic but not really A blog that I read regularly (www.avc.com) posted this today last week (draft was started last week): http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2009/10/donors-choose-bloggers-challenge-going-for-the-threepeat.html and this is a link to Fred’s giving page.
All of the causes that Fred picked help young students learn with the assistance of technology. I just donated to Making Math Colorful Through Technology. besides a donation, I was thinking about proposing visual math with grasshopper. If simplified enough, do you think 5th graders would benefit from seeing simple math visually. I could imagine setting up sliders with integers that drive a simple series that makes boxes. If you know a teacher in the NYC area (or North East US) please let me know if this is something they would be interested in. I would really like to collaborate with them to see if we can use some of these visual techniques to teach simple concepts. This week I’ll post a video testing this out.
CASE’s Autodesk Curriculum has been published online!
CASE recently wrote a Conceptual Design Curriculum for Autodesk, discussing concepts, techniques and strategies most beneficial to users for creating conceptual designs using such platforms as 3DS Max, Maya, and Revit. This curriculum is now available to download from Autodesk’s website.
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