Weekly Workflow: Leverage Data in Grasshopper with LunchBox

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: Panelize Irregular Geometry with in Grasshopper with LunchBox

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!

Design Modeling Terminology

One symptom of being at the 'peak of inflated expectations' on Gartner's famed hype cycle is the often relaxed use of terminology used in discussion about highly publicized technology. In some cases, this 'relaxation' is due to unfamiliar vocabulary for new technology that will take time to synthesize around a clear set of definitions. In … Continue reading Design Modeling Terminology