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Precision Through Surface Logic: A Class-A Surfacing Study in Rhinoceros 3D
This educational study explores Class-A surfacing logic in Rhinoceros 3D through a focused investigation of surface continuity, reflection flow, and control-vertex discipline. Using a faucet geometry as a neutral formal framework, the project examines how analytical feedback can actively guide high-quality NURBS surface construction.
Christmas Sparks in Envigado: City-Scale Lighting Through Digital Design
A city-scale Christmas lighting project in Envigado, Colombia, where Rhino was used as the central platform for 3D modeling, dimensional control, structural coordination, and fabrication documentation of complex illuminated elements inspired by Art Nouveau.
When Performance Becomes Visible: Refining Running Trim with Orca3D
At Bayliss Boatworks, performance is evaluated not only through data, but through how a yacht looks and feels at speed. By leveraging Orca3D’s Marine CFD tools inside Rhino, the design team is refining running trim and stagnation lines, elevating both hydrodynamic behavior and visual clarity on the water.
Designing Dignity: Modular Shelter Systems Informed by Lived Experience
How can modular systems support dignity, privacy, and adaptability in shelter environments? This project uses Rhino to translate lived experience into a flexible, fabrication-ready design that rethinks how transitional housing spaces can evolve.
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Digikala Flagship Store: A Physical Prototype for the Future of Online Retail
Digikala’s first flagship store reimagines online retail as a physical and immersive spatial experience: a 400 m² prototype where portals, interactive environments, and a continuous spiral transforms passive browsing into active participation.
Epicycloid Blossom: A Parametric Lighting Piece Shaped by Geometry, Python, and AI-Assisted Design
Epicycloid Blossom is a digitally developed sculptural lighting piece generated from the mathematical behavior of the epicycloid curve. Although the piece was not physically fabricated, the project reached full production-ready documentation and stands as a refined example of AI-assisted parametric design.
Silverback Grizzly 21 LE: Data-Driven Design for Law Enforcement on the Water
A high-performance patrol vessel designed with Petestep’s Spray Deflector Technology and refined through Rhino and Orca3D Marine CFD. The Silverback Grizzly 21 LE sets a new benchmark for speed, efficiency, and crew comfort in law enforcement marine craft.
The Peanut Bench: Free-Form Coopering on a CNC Robot
The Peanut Bench reimagines the traditional coopering technique through computational design. Using Rhino, Grasshopper, and CNC machining, Stephen Thrasher crafted a free-form wooden bench that bridges craftsmanship and digital fabrication.
The Brick Screen: A Parametric Reinterpretation of the Traditional Jali
The Brick Screen, designed by Muhammad Talha Muftee and Shaikh Abdul Basit for the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, reimagines the traditional jali through parametric design. Using Grasshopper, the architects combined local masonry craft and digital precision to create an environmentally responsive brick façade that has set a new precedent for computational design in Pakistan.
Parametric Sculptures for PUMA: Digital Precision in Antofagasta
A pair of monumental parametric pumas, installed at PUMA’s Antofagasta store, showcases how digital design, CNC fabrication, and meticulous layering can transform feline anatomy into striking sculptural forms.
Adaptive Fashion: Designing with Body Data
Adaptive Fashion is a design research project by Laura Civetti that transforms body data into generative garment patterns using Rhino and Grasshopper. By translating information such as posture, curvature, and stress zones into computational rules, the project prototypes adaptive clothing systems with 3D printing, paving the way for highly personalized, high-performance fashion.
Navatu: Redefining the Waterslide Experience
From zero-gravity drops to underwater views, Navatu redefines the waterslide with a manta-inspired design shaped in Rhino and recognized with the IAAPA Brass Ring Award.
Del Rio Skate Garden: Where Skateboarding Meets Ecology
The Del Rio Skate Garden in Texas is the world’s first municipal skate garden, merging flowing concrete terrain with native desert ecology. Designed and built by skateECOSYSTEMS using Rhino 8, it redefines the skatepark as both civic artwork and living landscape.
A Sculptural Table for ETT’s Sala Demo
Architect Valentina Serando designed a sculptural glass and resin table for ETT’s Sala Demo in Genoa, using Rhino SubD to translate fluid, organic forms into a precise, manufacturable object. The result is a centerpiece that fuses technology, craft, and design in a dynamic dialogue with space and light.
Tips & Tricks: Mastering Clipping & Section Workflows in Rhino 8+
Learn how to master clipping and section workflows in Rhino 8 and later, using powerful tools to create precise, professional section views and prepare models for documentation or fabrication. Enhance your workflow with SectionTools and Rhino’s built-in features.
Waffle-Structured Chair: Exploring Robotic Manufacturing in Design Education
A team of DIA Master’s students at Hochschule Anhalt explored computational design and robotic manufacturing by creating a full-scale, waffle-structured ergonomic chair, combining efficiency, ergonomics, and sustainability. Exhibited at Campus Fest 2025, the project showcased the potential of digital workflows and robotic fabrication in architectural education.
Digital Shingles: Interactive Robotic Shingle Facade Assembly
The project “Interactive Robotic Shingle Facade Assembly” explores how traditional Swiss woodcraft can be reimagined through digital technologies. This interactive installation invites visitors to customize shingle facade patterns via an intuitive interface and watch a robotic arm assemble their designs in real-time. The installation showcases the potential of robotics and parametric design to revive craftsmanship while promoting sustainable, adaptable architecture.
“Exploring Computational Design: La Geometrica Encyclopedia, Volume 0.1”
La Geometrica Encyclopedia, Volume 0.1 – 2D: Computational Design Fundamentals by Javier Martínez Gaxiola introduces the core principles of computational design through diagrams, case studies, and hands-on digital resources that were created with Rhino and Grasshopper. A living encyclopedia, it invites readers to explore and contribute to the evolving language of geometry and computation.
NEXUS: From Machine Learning to Manufacturing
NEXUS by ENCODE Studio explores the fusion of machine learning, generative design, and additive manufacturing to create intricate, morphing geometries showcased during Cairo Design Week. Using Rhino and Grasshopper, the team translated AI-generated patterns into full-scale 3D-printed architectural elements, redefining possibilities for design and fabrication.
Shellscape Pavilion: Exploring Wood–Bioplastic Composites in Architecture
The Shellscape Pavilion explores the architectural potential of waste-derived composites through a fully computational and robotic workflow. Developed as part of a PhD research project, this prototype demonstrates how circular materials, structural optimization, and mixed-reality assembly can converge in a full-scale architectural design.
Monumento Pijao Ancestral: A Father–Son Fusion of Art, Technology, and Heritage
The Monumento Pijao Ancestral in Tolima, Colombia, is a 13.6-meter steel sculpture created by artist Edgar Varón Oviedo and his son, industrial designer Edgar Daniel Varón Villarreal. Blending ancestral geometric patterns with advanced 3D modeling in Rhino and Grasshopper, the monument honors the Pijao people through a fusion of art, cultural heritage, and precision engineering.
Designing Adventure at Sea: A Student’s 100-Meter Luxury Superyacht
SCAD senior Holladay Crook designed a 100-meter luxury superyacht concept that blends sculptural form with refined functionality. Developed in Rhino and brought to life through a 1-meter 3D-printed prototype, the project showcases advanced modeling, meticulous fabrication, and a narrative-driven design approach.
Thinking in Code: First-Year Towers from Ain Shams University
First-year architecture students at Ain Shams University utilized Grasshopper to design and fabricate parametric towers, learning to think like system designers from day one. The course emphasized algorithmic logic, data structures, and generative workflows to build not just models, but design intelligence.
Astroid: A Parametric Ergonomic Mouse Built with Rhino
The Astroid 7000 is a parametric, ergonomic 3D mouse that revives the legacy of the original Spaceball using Rhino as a central tool for design, prototyping, and engineering. This case study highlights how digital modeling can transform legacy concepts into responsive tools for today’s designers.
3DCITYGH: A Parametric Workflow for Digital Urban Survey and City Information Modeling
3DCITYGH presents a modular parametric workflow for generating structured City Information Models from survey data and point clouds, enabling efficient urban-scale modeling for risk assessment, heritage documentation, and structural analysis. Developed within Grasshopper, the approach combines AI-assisted segmentation, custom semantic structuring, and BIM/FEM interoperability.
Tips & Tricks: Exploring New Curve Editing Features from Rhino 8 to Rhino 9
Explore how Rhino 9’s new features like Instant Aliases and the Fence trim option streamline curve editing, improving workflows started in Rhino 8. Discover tips to speed up creating and trimming curves with these powerful tools.
Digital Clay: A New Layer at the Natural History Museum
At the Natural History Museum’s new Fixing Our Broken Planet gallery, digital design meets sustainable craftsmanship through 3D printed ceramics. Using Rhino and Grasshopper, the team developed modular components that bring innovation to a heritage space without leaving a trace.
ShaperBay: A Browser-Based Platform for Custom Surfboard Design and Fabrication
ShaperBay is a browser-based platform that empowers users to design and export custom surfboards using parametric tools powered by Rhino and Grasshopper. Its standout Hollow Wood Structure (HWS) feature supports the fabrication of sustainable, high-performance wooden boards through laser-cut templates and intuitive digital workflows.
Pushing the Limits of Offshore Racing: IMOCA Partners with Orca3D
IMOCA has partnered with Orca3D to bring advanced stability analysis and streamlined design workflows to the world of offshore racing. By leveraging the modeling power of Rhino, this collaboration helps teams build faster, safer, and more consistent IMOCA 60 yachts for the world’s most demanding ocean races.
Bio Corallo: A New Biomaterial for Digital Craft and Architecture
Bio Corallo is a lightweight, bio-based ceramic composite developed by Ana Bridgewater that merges digital craft with ecological material research. Made from porcelain and tapioca starch, the project explores how computational design and sustainable thinking can reshape the future of lighting, architecture, and modular fabrication.
TV Head Guy: From Digital Sketch to Life-Sized Installation
Brooke Pennington’s TV Head Guy is a larger-than-life sculptural piece brought to life through a fusion of digital design, CNC fabrication, and character storytelling. Developed as an independent study, the 6-foot figure showcases Brooke’s skill in Rhino, RhinoCAM, ZBrush, and physical prototyping.
Unroll, Design, Reroll: Creating Ceramic Textures with Rhino
Jenna Richards developed a custom ceramic texture roller using Rhino’s modeling tools and 3D printing, transforming precise digital patterns into tactile clay impressions. The project explores the challenges of wrapping geometry around cylindrical forms and refining prints for hands-on ceramic use.
Speculating Futures: DeNile’s Vision for a Water-Adapted Egypt
DeNile is a speculative design project by students at Coventry University Cairo that envisions adaptive futures for Egypt in response to rising sea levels. Through floating farms, vertical aquaculture, and digitally modeled hybrid systems, the project reimagines survival in a water-transformed landscape.
New Dawn: A Lamp That Lives, Breathes, and Decomposes
New Dawn by Aga Blonska is a 3D-printed lighting piece that transforms microbial biopolymers into an evocative sculptural form, entirely modeled and fabricated within the Rhino and Grasshopper environment. Showcased at Milan Design Week 2025, the project reimagines material decay as design potential, marking a milestone in sustainable large-scale additive manufacturing.
Resonant Landscapes: Architecture in Tune with Sound and Place
In Resonance, architect Diana Fox transforms Antwerp’s Theatreplein into a public soundscape where architecture acts as both stage and instrument. The project explores how spatial form, acoustic tools, and nature converge to create a living theatre district.
The Rooster Wears Code: Parametric Design in Recife’s Galo da Madrugada
For Recife’s 2025 Carnival, computational designer Pedro Vilarim developed a parametric system to map 10,000 recycled plastic bottles onto the chest of the 32-meter Galo da Madrugada sculpture. The design reimagines the vibrant cloak of the Caboclo de Lança using code, craftsmanship, and discarded materials.
Reimagining Prosthetics: A Parametric Foot Cover
Franziska Hagenauer’s project transforms prosthetic design through a parametric foot cover that highlights, rather than hides, the underlying technology. Developed at Controlmad using Rhino and Grasshopper, the design merges biomimicry, digital fabrication, and personal expression.
La Pendenta: A Community-Led Suspension Bridge Project in the Swiss Alps
La Pendenta is a slender suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps that blends digital precision with ecological sensitivity. Designed using Rhino and Grasshopper, it showcases how thoughtful engineering and community collaboration can shape resilient, elegant infrastructure.
Pinko Takes Off: Parametric Retail Design at Rome Fiumicino Airport
At Rome Fiumicino Airport, Pinko’s new flagship store merges fashion and technology through a parametric design inspired by the brand’s signature patterns. Brought to life with robotic 3D printing using Rhino and Grasshopper, the space sets a new standard for sustainable, regulation-compliant retail architecture.
Twister: A Parametric Approach to Floral Design
Twister by Berfin Erdogan is a parametrically designed flower pot that merges organic forms with computational precision. Inspired by natural spiral patterns, the design features a twisting wave texture on top and a Voronoi base that enhances airflow and structural stability. Created using Rhino and Grasshopper, Twister exemplifies how parametric design tools can combine aesthetic fluidity with functional efficiency, offering customizable and sustainable design solutions.
Tips & Tricks: Enhancing Image Placement and Scaling in Rhino 8
Streamline your image workflow in Rhino 8 with the Picture Plane command, Scale 2D, and a custom macro inspired by Adobe Illustrator’s Place option. This guide covers inserting images, customizing display modes with SetObjectDisplayMode, and automating tasks to enhance efficiency.
The Evolution Collection by Naman Choudhary: Parametric Jewelry as a Reflection of Identity
In The Evolution Collection, Naman Choudhary harnesses parametric design to craft intricate jewelry pieces that symbolize personal growth and transformation. By blending digital precision with traditional craftsmanship, the collection showcases the potential of computational tools in contemporary jewelry design.
The Design of the ‘Mountain’ Slide: Reviving Play
The ‘Mountain’ slide reimagines playground design with dynamic parametric curves, inspired by nature and play. Modeled in Rhino and crafted in lightweight yet durable FRP, this award-winning structure captivates children with its endless loops of movement and imaginative forms.
Cnidaria Pavilion: A Novel Approach to Load-Bearing Architectural Skins
The Cnidaria Pavilion, developed at the Université de Montréal’s School of Architecture, showcases an innovative approach to large-span, doubly curved structures using lightweight aluminum sheets. Combining computational design with manual folding and snap-fit assembly, the pavilion demonstrates a new structural system that balances efficiency, aesthetics, and rapid fabrication.
“Exploring Climate-Driven Design”
Climate Driven Design I is an essential resource for architects, engineers, and sustainability professionals aiming to master net-zero building design. Authored by Christoph Reinhart, a leading expert in sustainable architecture and building science, the book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding atmospheric and thermal conditions in and around buildings.
Architecture Students Fabricate Sculptural Benches at the University of Houston
The Infill Bench project at the University of Houston brought together architecture students and cutting-edge 3D printing technology to create sculptural outdoor seating using additive manufacturing. By leveraging Rhino, Grasshopper, and industry partnerships, students explored complex geometries and innovative material applications, leaving a lasting impact on the campus design.
Behind the River Plate Facade: A Digital Approach
Dive into the innovative design and digital fabrication process behind the parametric facade of the River Plate Football Club parking structure. This story highlights the use of Rhino, Grasshopper, and various plugins to tackle complex challenges and achieve an efficient and visually dynamic result.
Revolutionizing 3D Concrete Printing with Selective Paste Intrusion and Spherene
Scawo3D’s Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI) technology, demonstrated at BAU 2025, pushes the boundaries of 3D concrete printing by enabling the creation of complex, precise load-bearing structures. Computational design tools like Spherene for Rhino/Grasshopper allowed the project to showcase a new era of architectural fabrication, where form, function, and sustainability converge.
From Code to Clay: 3D Ceramic Printing at 3D Clay Summer School
At the 3D Clay Summer School, designers and researchers push the boundaries of ceramic fabrication through robotic extrusion and computational design. Datura Sculpture showcases how parametric modeling and advanced toolpath scripting transform raw clay into intricate, organic forms.
Mangrove: A Record-Breaking Glass Sculpture by Nikolas Weinstein
Suspended in the grand atrium of Solaire Resort North, Nikolas Weinstein’s record-breaking glass sculpture Mangrove redefines architectural art. Drawing inspiration from the intricate roots of native mangrove trees, the monumental 27-meter-tall installation combines 11 kilometers of borosilicate glass tubing with advanced digital tools like Grasshopper.
Ica & Kostika’s Mycelium Sneakers: Pushing Boundaries in Design and Technology
Ica & Kostika’s Mycelium Sneakers combine 3D printing with a unique design inspired by mycelium growth. Using Rhino3D for precise modeling and adjustments, the sneakers are made from a recyclable elastomer, offering comfort and breathability. Initially launched as an NFT, the project overcame production challenges and expanded through strategic partnerships, showcasing the potential of technology in footwear design.
Tips & Tricks: Efficient Object Query and Unit Conversion with Grasshopper
Discover how Grasshopper components like Query Model Object, Match Method, and unit conversion tools can transform your modeling workflow. Learn how to locate, analyze, and adapt geometry with precision, making complex design tasks simpler and more efficient.
“Brilla la Tradición”: The 2024 Christmas Lighting Design in Envigado, Colombia
This year’s Christmas lighting project in Envigado, Colombia, titled Brilla la Tradición, transformed the city with over 4,500 hand-crafted figures, combining traditional holiday symbols with cutting-edge design and production techniques.
Exploring the TYR Car: SCAD’s Off-Road Electric Vehicle Innovation
The TYR car, designed by SCAD students, is an off-road electric vehicle that combines sustainability, cutting-edge tools like Rhino, and innovative manufacturing techniques to meet the eco-conscious and adventurous lifestyle of Gen Z.
