Weekly Workflow: Leverage Data in Grasshopper with LunchBox

Posted on by Nicole Mater

Design processes tend to involve data. Whether a design exercise involves referencing a proforma table of areas into 3D conceptual layouts, adjusting geometries based on fabrication tolerances, or determining egress widths based on occupancy metrics - designers have the opportunity to leverage data to streamline their processes and meet targets. While there are a number of options available that can help designers adopt data-driven workflows, Rhino users have a free and open-source option with LunchBox.

Weekly Workflow: Connecting Data Sources in Power BI

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It can be challenging to keep track of imported objects in Revit, especially when teams are combining model elements from a variety of different applications. When teams are equipped to keep track of where the imported elements were originally modeled, it can help to streamline design changes and QA/QC process.

Weekly Workflow: Rationalize Curves with LunchBox

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Freeform modeling tools like Rhino and Grasshopper enable designers to explore curvilinear design concepts. As the design process moves toward later phases of a project, it can be a challenge to rationalize non-orthagonal geometry so that it can be built. An under-the-radar LunchBox component called "ArcDivide" can simplify and streamline the rationalization process.

Weekly Workflow: Panelize Irregular Geometry with in Grasshopper with LunchBox

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LunchBox comes with a series of paneling and subdivision tools that designers can use to quickly test and refine paneling concepts on irregular shapes. These tools can be used alongside many of the other LunchBox tools to evaluate geometries and export panel data into tabular formats!